3 New Competition Venues Announced For The World Games 2022

BIRMINGHAM, AL — Three new venues have been named as competition spots for the World Games 2022 in Birmingham, joining Protective Stadium to serve as part of the celebration and events.

Legion Field, Birmingham CrossPlex and Boutwell Auditorium, in addition to previously announced Protective Stadium, are four of the 25 official venues hosting an array of sports when The World Games 2022 commences in July of next year.

"We're excited to officially begin announcing our venues," The World Games 2022 CEO Nick Sellers said. "These are four of the best places to enjoy sports in our community. And by July of 2022, we will finally be able to fill all of the seats in these beautiful venues again as we serve host to the first major international sporting event coming out of this pandemic. Each of these venues is a prime example of our city's love of sports."

Legion Field plays host to Flag Football, Presented by the NFL, featuring eight men's teams and eight women's teams.

During The Games, spectators at the CrossPlex can enjoy several different competitions, including Inline Hockey, Artistic Roller Skating, Speed Skating (indoor and outdoor), Wheelchair Rugby, Lifesaving, Finswimming, and Canoe Polo.

Fans who make their way to Boutwell during The Games will see exciting martial arts action, including Sumo, Kickboxing and Muaythai.

Protective Stadium will serve as the host venue for the Opening Ceremony and Closing Ceremony of The World Games 2022.