3 big pro sports events in Birmingham this week – including the Stallions championship game

“Giddy up,” “Hammer Down” and “Knock it out of the Park” Birmingham sports fans, three of our Birmingham pro sports teams are getting ready for important games in The Magic City this week.

Read on for more details.

Birmingham Stallions host conference championship game on Sunday

Come out and show your support for our beloved Birmingham Stallions this Sunday afternoon, as they host the 2025 USFL Conference Championship at home. Cheer on the Stallions as they make history. They will need to win this game against the Michigan Panthers in order to make it to the UFL championship game in St. Louis the following week, where they will play against the winner of the XFL conference championship game. 

The Stallions have won three consecutive Spring league championships in 2022, 2023, & 2024.

• When: Sunday, June 8 | 2PM
• Where: Protective Stadium 1020 24th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203
• Tickets

Birmingham Barons vs Rocket City Trash Pandas at Rickwood Field

The Birmingham Barons will be playing against our Huntsville rival, the Rocket City Trash Pandas, this week at Rickwood Field. The game will be held in honor of the Birmingham Black Barons, a Negro League team, who played from 1920-1960 at Rickwood. Players for the Birmingham Barons will pay homage to the legacy they left behind by wearing speciality jerseys for the game. 

Rickwood Field is America’s oldest existing professional baseball park. Built in 1910, this field has significant historical ties to Birmingham. Players like Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron have graced this field with their presence in the past. 

• When: Wednesday, June 4 at 12:30PM
• Where: Rickwood Field 1137 2nd Ave W, Birmingham, AL 35204
• Tickets

Can’t make it to this game? Don’t worry! The Birmingham Barons will be facing off against the Rocket City Trash Pandas all week.

On Saturday June 7, HICA is hosting Los Barons + job fair, an event organized to celebrate diversity and connect people across different communities.

• When:
  • Thursday, June 5 | 7PM
  • Friday, June 6 | 7PM
  • Saturday, June 7 | 6:30PM
  • Sunday, June 8 | 4PM
• Where: Regions Field 1401 1st Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
• Tickets

Birmingham Legion FC vs Indy Eleven

Birmingham Legion FC will be playing against Indy Eleven this Wednesday evening. After a slow start, Birmingham Legion FC is currently ranked #8 in the USL Championship Eastern Conference. It should make for an entertaining game, you won’t want to miss! 

Can’t make it to the actual game? Show your support by tuning into WABM My68 to watch or stream it on ESPN+.

• When: Wednesday, June 4 | 7PM
• Where: Protective Stadium 1020 24th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203
• Tickets

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