MVP Arena in Albany, New York to Host 2025 CrossFit Games

Called it! The 2025 CrossFit Games are moving to Albany, New York. The Games will take place at MVP Arena from Friday, August 1 through Sunday, August 3.

The move comes after just one year at Dickies Arena in Ft. Worth.

What is maybe more interesting is that the Games are only three days…Friday through Sunday. Historically the Games have been at least four days with competition beginning on Thursday.

“We have a large and passionate community of affiliates in the North East region, especially New York State, and we expect Albany to be the perfect place to convene our entire community. We are excited to partner with MVP Arena to showcase the best of the sport,” said Don Faul, CEO of CrossFit.

Will there be less events or will the same number of events be run over fewer days?

As for the decision to take the CrossFit Games to Albany, New York, it is not the first time CrossFit has hosted a competition at the MVP Arena. The East Regional was held at MVP Arena from 2016 through 2018. 

“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,” said Albany County Executive Daniel P. McCoy.

MVP Arena, located in downtown Albany, has a seating capacity up to 15,000 along with large conference room spaces that make it ideal for Vendor Village.

Tickets will go on sale in “early spring”. However, you can book your hotel now and CrossFit has arranged discounted hotel accommodations.


The move to Albany marks the fifth different venue to host the CrossFit Games in its 19-year history.

2007-2009: Aromas, CA
2010-2016: Carson, CA
2017-2023: Madison, WI
2024: Ft. Worth, TX
2025: Albany, NY

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