On Tuesday, January 14, CrossFit announced that Albany, NY, will be the new home for the 2025 CrossFit Games. The event will be held at MVP Arena from August 1-3.
- “The CrossFit Games represent the culmination of our season and it is an important moment for our community to come together to celebrate its shared love for CrossFit,” Don Faul, CrossFit CEO, said in a press release.
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Remind me: The Games was moved to Fort Worth, TX, in 2024 but has since relocated after a tumultuous event last year that resulted in the tragic death of a beloved athlete, Lazar Ðukić. It was quite clear after the event ended that it would not be returning to the Lone Star State.
Faul cited the Northeast, especially New York, as a “large and passionate community of affiliates.”
- “We expect Albany to be the perfect place to convene our entire community. We are excited to partner with the City of Albany and MVP Arena to showcase the best of the sport,” Faul said.
The press release also touts the accessibility of the venue from the Albany International Airport.
- “We’re excited to welcome the CrossFit Games to the MVP arena. This is an amazing opportunity to host incredible athletes from around the world and showcase an emerging sport and fitness regimen. The three-day event is a fantastic opportunity to bring new visitors to the Capital Region and our capital city of Albany,” Albany County Executive Daniel P. McCoy said in the press release.
CrossFit recently released its 2025 rulebook for the Games season, with the Open beginning on February 27. There is no Quarterfinal stage this year; instead, the top 1% of athletes in the Open advance directly to Semifinals, which will be held online for most qualifying athletes. More details on the season can be found here.
Worth noting: The 2025 CrossFit Games, as announced, are only three days long. In most years, the Games have been four or five days in length.
One last thing: The MVP Arena has a seating capacity of 15,000 and has become a central venue for the Capital Region. Those looking to book accommodations can do so here.
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