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The World Games 2022 announces all 14 venues
BySummer Guffey
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If you loved the athletes from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, you don’t want to miss out on the World Games. Not sure where to watch it, but want to see it live? We have all the info on the venues here in Bham.
14 Venues in the Birmingham area that are hosting your fave World Games sports
There’s no denying it, The World Games are coming. If you’ve driven anywhere in Bham, you’ve probably noticed the signs. Well, we have all the deets for the venues and which sports to check out at each.
1. Protective Stadium
We’re pretty excited to see the opening and closing ceremonies at the NEW Protective Stadium.
If you’re not a fan of sports, but love performers, you don’t want to miss this!
2. Avondale Park
You don’t know what you’re missing if you don’t see archery at Avondale Park. If you only care about sharpshooters, then you’re in luck. Archery is the only sport competing at Avondale Park.
3. Barber Motorsports Park
Excited about air sports? Check out athletes jump out of an aircraft in the sport of canopy piloting.
While you’re here, don’t miss out on the fast-pace sport of drone racing. Watch pilots drive drones up to 100 mph!
4. Birmingham Crossplex
Fans of unique sports won’t want to miss out on these roller and pool sports. Check out what you can watch at the Birmingham Crossplex, the multipurpose facility off Bessemer Road:
5. Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC)
You won’t want to miss these classics at the BJCC:
6. Birmingham Southern College
You can’t host a huge event without featuring some of Birmingham’s colleges. Check out what this venue will be hosting:
7. Boutwell Auditorium
You can watch some of the most beloved combat sports at Boutwell Auditorium. Check out these three sports:
8. Hoover Metropolitan Complex
Lovers of American classics can find softball at this venue. If you catch any home runs, be sure to tag us @bhamnow. We want to know! Tickets.
9. John Carrol Catholic High School
Love the thrill of playing ultimate frisbee? Don’t miss the sport of flying disk at John Carrol. Watch as this American sport takes on The World Games. Tickets.
10. Legion Field
What’s more Southern American than football? Don’t miss out on flag football at the notable Legion Field. Tickets.
11. Oak Mountain State Park
If you love the water, then you don’t want to miss these water sports at Oak Mountain State Park.
12. Railroad Park
Railroad Park will be hosting Duathlon and orienteering (this means athletes have to sprint while also navigating). These events don’t sale tickets.
Run, athletes run!
13. Sloss Furnaces
Loved seeing sport climbing at the Olympics? Well, now you can see it live. Check out this list of competitive sports at the historic Sloss Furnaces:
14. University of Alabama at Birmingham
Here’s the list pf sports UAB is hosting:
Found a sport that caught your eye? Get more info on the sport here and purchase your tix now!
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