2026 AIG Schedule of Events
📅 2026 Alberta Indigenous Games - Schedule of Events
August 7-15, 2026 | Edmonton, Alberta
View 2026 AIG Age Divisions Here: www.albertaindigenousgames.com/content/AIG-Sports-and-Age-Divisions
View 2026 AIG Registration Deadlines & Fees Here: www.albertaindigenousgames.com/content/2026-AIG-Registration-Deadlines-and-Fees
🧭 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
2026 AIG BRACKETS : www.albertaindigenousgames.com/2026-AIG-Brackets
📍 Team Check-In & Registration
Thursday, August 6, 2026
- 🕓 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- 📍 Expo Centre
Additional check-ins during the Games: Expo Centre and Saville Community Sports Centre
🏀🥍🥎 Opening Competition Days
Friday, August 7, 2026 Games begin in the morning (9:00 AM - 4:30 PM)
Sports Starting:
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Basketball (9:00 AM - 4:30 PM): Saville Centre, St. FX Sports Centre, Legacy Athletics, and Enoch Community Centre
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Fastpitch Softball (9:00 AM - 4:30 PM): John Fry Park Diamonds & other location TBD
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Soccer (9:00 AM - 4:30 PM): Edmonton Soccer Centre South (Indoors for 7U/9U; Outdoors for 11U), Bill Gilhespy Soccer Complex (13U through 21/23U - check updated bracket schedule), and Soccer Centre West Indoors (if rainout)
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Lacrosse (11:00 AM - 4:00 PM): Soccer Centre South
🎉 Opening Ceremonies (MANDATORY for sports teams athletes playing August 7-9th)
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:
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Basketball (9:00 AM - 9:00 PM): Saville Centre, St. FX Sports Centre, and Legacy Athletics
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Fastpitch Softball (9:00 AM - 9:00 PM): John Fry Park Diamonds, Rundle Park Diamonds, or other location TBD
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Soccer (9:00 AM - 9:00 PM): Edmonton Soccer Centre South (Indoors for 7U/9U; Outdoors for 11U), Bill Gilhespy Soccer Complex (13U through 21/23U - check updated bracket schedule), and Soccer Centre West Indoors (if rainout)
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Lacrosse (11:00 AM - 4:00 PM): Soccer Centre South
Sunday Only:
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Cross Country (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM): Gold Bar Park
🏅 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:
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Golf (18-Hole Team Scramble): 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM | Rundle Park Golf Course & Victoria Golf Course (Monday Only)
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Beach Volleyball: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | John Fry Park Beach Volleyball Pits
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Hand Games (Northern Style): Mon 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM / Tue 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Rollie Miles Track & Field
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Athletics (Track & Field): 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Rollie Miles Athletic Park (AIG & MAIG athletes competing together)
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Canoe / Kayak (1-day event): 10:00 AM (be there at 8:00 AM) | Cardiff (Tuesday Only) ***CANCELLED DUE TO WATER QUALITY ADVISORY***
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Flag Football (COED): Details TBD | Coronation Park Field
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Tipi Raising (3-person teams): Details TBD | Location TBD
🏅 Medal ceremonies at each venue
🏐🏑🏹 Mid-Week Competitions
Tuesday-Thursday, August 11-13, 2026
- 🏹 Archery (11th is a informal Archery practice day (not required to attend) while the 12-13th are competition days)
Wednesday-Friday, August 12-14, 2026
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Volleyball (9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Wed / 4:30 PM Thu / Continues through Aug 15): Saville Centre, St. FX Sports Centre, Legacy Athletics, Enoch Community Centre, Enoch New High School, and Enoch Old High School
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Baseball (9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Wed / 4:30 PM Thu / Continues through Aug 14): Kirkness, Castledowns, Rundle Park, and Goldstick Park Ball Diamonds
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Ball Hockey (9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Wed / 5:00 PM Thu / Continues through Aug 14): Soccer Centre South
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Archery (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM): Parkland Bowbenders Archery Range (Competition Aug 12-14)
🎉 Closing Ceremonies (MANDATORY for sports teams athletes playing August 12-15th)
Thursday, August 13, 2026
- Games run until ~4:30 PM
- 🕡 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
- 📍Expo Centre
Includes:
- Parade of Nations
- Celebration of athletes and communities
🏅 Final Medal Games (VOLLEYBALL ONLY SPORT GOING on SATURDAY 15th the ONLY SPORT ON 15TH IS VOLLEYBALL)
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
