Discover Albany Welcomes the 2025 CrossFit Games to Albany

ALBANY, N.Y. (Jan. 14, 2025) — Discover Albany, the official destination marketing organization for Albany County, is thrilled to announce that the 2025 CrossFit Games will take place at the MVP Arena from August 1–3, marking a historic first for the East Coast.

The CrossFit Games, recognized as the pinnacle of fitness competitions worldwide, bring together elite athletes and fans for an unparalleled celebration of sport, health, and community. Discover Albany played a pivotal role in securing this landmark event, showcasing the Capital Region’s state-of-the-art facilities, central location, and vibrant cultural offerings.

“I am very proud of the Sales and Services team here at Discover Albany for their successful work in helping to bring CrossFit to The MVP Arena,” said Jill Delaney, president and CEO of Discover Albany. “Having a facility like the MVP Arena that has the capability and expertise to host events like CrossFit is crucial to our destination’s success. Events like this cannot happen there without the work of our team who coordinate all the details from lodging to additional event space within the destination. It’s a testament to the incredible teamwork that plays out behind the scenes between our organizations, hotels, and partners in Albany County.”

Albany County Sports Commissioner Jay Cloutier emphasized the wide-reaching community impact of hosting the CrossFit Games, “The efforts to secure the CrossFit Games has been a total community endeavor. CrossFit will utilize more than 30 hotels in every corner of Albany County and will impact small convenience stores, grocery stores, restaurants, and local businesses as competitors from around the globe descend on the county to compete in the 2025 CrossFit championship. Utilizing Destination International’s Event Impact Calculator, Discover Albany estimates the impact of this event will exceed $5.5 million in direct visitor spending and generate over $500,000 in local taxes.”

Conveniently located in the heart of New York State, Albany offers easy access via Albany International Airport and a robust network of highways and railways. The city’s vibrant downtown, rich in arts, culture, and culinary attractions, provides a welcoming environment for visitors.

The MVP Arena, the region’s premier sports and entertainment venue, offers cutting-edge amenities and accommodations for up to 15,000 spectators. Recent renovations have enhanced its ability to host high-profile events, making it the ideal setting for a global event like the CrossFit Games.

Hosting the CrossFit Games is expected to generate a significant economic impact for the Capital Region, benefiting 34 hotels across Albany County and beyond. The event will bring in an estimated 5,669 room nights, with the potential for additional stays as spectators extend their stays.

For more information about the 2025 CrossFit Games, visit CrossFit Games Official Website. For travel and accommodation details in Albany, visit Discover Albany.

About Discover Albany
The Albany County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. was established in 1976 to promote the civic and commercial progress of the community through increased development of conventions and tourism. Today, the organization is known as Discover Albany. Discover Albany currently represents more than 300 member-businesses and assists each year in hundreds of regional meetings. Discover Albany also operates the Albany Heritage Area Visitors Center and the Albany International Airport Information Center. The Albany County Convention and Visitors Bureau Foundation was established in 1993 to provide educational opportunities and work with other organizations to secure grants and funding to advance regional travel and tourism projects. For more information, call 518–434–1217 or 800–258–3582 or visit www.albany.org.