10 Reasons to Attend 2022 The World Games

The World Games 2022

“The World Games is an 11-day international multi-sport event organized with the support of the International Olympic Committee. Held the year following the Summer Olympic Games, The World Games 2022 will showcase a New Generation of Global Sports in Birmingham from July 7-17, 2022. An anticipated 3,600 elite athletes from over 100 countries will compete for gold in more than 30 of the fastest growing sports in the world.”

July 7 – 17, 2022
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10 Reasons to Attend the World Games in July

10. Be a Part of History

A world-wide event is coming to Birmingham, Alabama and all eyes will be on our state, and YOU can be a part of that! Read more about The World Games.

9. Celebrities at the Opening Ceremony

See multiple celebrities on stage such as Randy Owens, Sarah Evans and Bootsy Collins, together for one night only! Learn More about the Opening Ceremony

8. Celebrities at the Closing Ceremony

Closeout the event with Lionel Richie! Celebrate good times, come on! Learn more about the Closing Ceremony

7. New Sports

See sports you’ve only heard about such as Sumo Wrestling, or sports you’ve never heard about such as Korfball. See a full list of sports here

6. Family Experience

Enjoy good, clean, competitive, and affordable family fun for free at most venues! Check out the venues here

5. International Athletes

See professional athletes from around the world, represent their countries and compete for medals. Always giving their all for what they love! Learn more about the athletes and teams

4. Southern hospitality is not a cliché.

It’s real and it’s real plentiful around these parts, so sit back and enjoy. It comes naturally to us. Great summer trip! Learn more about Birmingham

3. Road Trip

Summer is calling and Birmingham is not a far ride! Spend a few days enjoying The World Games and head back home without worrying about flights.

2. See the Industry that Started the City

Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark is preserved and interpreted as a museum. It’s also said to have a resident ghost. Boo! Learn More

1. You’ll feel the Local Love.

Birmingham likes nothing better than having company. It takes little encouragement to get locals to talk about their favorite places in town. Listen. Take notes. We know the hot spots.