2026 AIG Schedule of Events

📅 2026 Alberta Indigenous Games - Schedule of Events

August 7-15, 2026 | Edmonton, Alberta

🧭 Overview

The 2026 Alberta Indigenous Games will take place over 9 days of competition, culture, and community, featuring 16 sports across multiple venues in Edmonton. Click here for 2026 AIG Sports & Divisions. Click here for 2026 AIG Sports Teams & Individual Registration Deadlines & Fees

📍 Team Check-In & Registration

Thursday, August 6, 2026

• 🕓 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
• 📍 Expo Centre

Additional check-ins during the Games: Location TBD

🏀🥍🥎 Opening Competition Days

Friday, August 7, 2026

• Games begin in the morning (~8:00 AM - 4:00 PM)

Sports Starting:

• Basketball @ Saville Centre, St. FX Sports Centre & TBD
• Lacrosse @ TBD
• Fastpitch Softball @ TBD
• Soccer @ TBD

🎉 Opening Ceremonies (MANDATORY)

Friday, August 7, 2026

• 🕡 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
• 📍 Expo Centre

Includes:

• Eagle Staff Run
• Parade of Nations

🏆 Weekend Competition

Saturday-Sunday, August 8-9, 2026

Sports Continuing:

• Basketball
• Lacrosse
• Fastpitch Softball
• Soccer

Sunday (Morning Only):

• Cross Country @ TBD

🏅 Medal Ceremonies held at each venue

🚨 Break Days from Major Team Sports

Monday-Tuesday, August 10-11, 2026

👉 No major team sports (Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, etc.)

Focus on Individual & Cultural Sports:

• 🏃 Athletics (Track & Field)
  📍 Rollie Miles Athletic Park
  (AIG & MAIG athletes competing together)
• 🏖? Beach Volleyball @ TBD
• 🚣 Canoe/Kayak @ Cardiff
•  Golf (18 Hole Team Scramble)
  📍 Rundle Park, Victoria, & Riverside Golf Courses
• 🔥 Hand Games (Northern Style) @ TBD
• 🏈 Flag Football (COED) @ TBD
• 🏕? Tipi Raising (3-person teams) @ TBD

🏅 Medal ceremonies at each venue

🏐🏑🏹 Mid-Week Competitions

Wednesday-Friday, August 12-14, 2026

• 🏹 Archery
  📍 Parkland Bowbenders Archery Range
• Baseball @ TBD
• 🏑 Ball Hockey @ TBD
• 🏐 Volleyball (FYI Volleyball goes from August 12 until August 15th)
  📍 Saville Centre, St. FX Sports Centre & TBD

🎉 Closing Ceremonies (MANDATORY)

Thursday, August 13, 2026

• Games run until ~4:00 PM
• 🕡 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
• 📍 Location TBD

Includes:

• Parade of Nations
• Celebration of athletes and communities

🏅 Final Medal Games

Friday-Saturday, August 14-15, 2026

• Final competitions and medal matches
• Volleyball medal games continue into August 15

🏅 Medal ceremonies held at venues following finals