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June 18, 2025

Crossfit Brings Strength in Numbers to Albany County this Summer

Discover Albany, Albany County’s official convention and visitors bureau, announced that the county will host the 2025 CrossFit Games this summer. The games will take place Aug. 1–3 at MVP Arena in Downtown Albany. Discover Albany and local partners highlighted the anticipated surge in visitation and spending that the three‑day championship will generate for restaurants, hotels, and attractions across the Capital Region.

Organizers project thousands of fans will descend on Albany over the weekend to watch elite athletes compete for the title of Fittest on Earth. The Games will feature:

  • 30 men, 30 women, and 20 teams competing on the sport’s biggest stage
  • Spectator workouts open to ticket‑holders
  • A bustling Vendor Village showcasing top fitness brands—plus the official CrossFit Store
  • Athlete panels, live demonstrations, and meet‑and‑greets throughout MVP Arena
  • Coaching clinics led by CrossFit Seminar Staff, offering world‑class tips to participants of every fitness level

“Discover Albany is thrilled to partner with our local leaders and businesses to welcome the CrossFit Games this summer,” said Jill Delaney, president and CEO at Discover Albany. Athletes and spectators will be staying at lodging properties throughout Albany County, ensuring that this event’s impact will be felt not just in Downtown, but across the region. We’re ready to roll out the red carpet and show them how great our destination is!”

In addition to enjoying the competition inside MVP Arena, fans can enjoy experiences from vendors and sponsors, livestream viewing area, spectator workout space, and more.

“It takes the surrounding community to make an event like this happen,” said Anthony Pettograsso, project manager at CrossFit. “Over 800 volunteers, hundreds of staff, thousands of spectators, athletes and their families flood the city looking for things to do while they’re in town. On behalf of our entire Crossfit community, we’re very excited to be here.”

To help visitors plan their trip, Discover Albany has launched a dedicated webpage packed with insider guides to local dining, attractions, transportation, and special offers. For more, visit albany.org/crossfit-games-albany.

Full event details will be released in the coming weeks at CrossFit.com and on the Discover Albany website.

Single day tickets are available for purchase now at ticketmaster.com/crossfit-games-tickets/artist/1550109.