New Sports Debut at 43rd Alabama State Games in June

Registration opens March 1 for over 20 sports, including new additions like Billiards, Futsal, and STUNT Cheer.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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The upcoming 43rd edition of the Alabama State Games will feature the debut of several new sports, including Billiards, Futsal (soccer), Kickball, and STUNT (Cheer), as well as the return of Bass Fishing and Mountain Biking. The games will take place June 12-14 in and around Birmingham and Jefferson County, with registration opening on March 1 at ALAGAMES.com.

Why it matters

The Alabama State Games continue to evolve and expand, introducing new sports and welcoming more athletes each year. This growth not only provides more opportunities for competition but also supports the ASF Foundation's academic scholarship program for participating athletes.

The details

The new sports being added to the 43rd Alabama State Games lineup are Billiards, Futsal (a variant of soccer), Kickball, and STUNT (a competitive cheer event). In addition, Bass Fishing and Mountain Biking are returning to the games. Over 20 sports will be offered in total, with the goal of attracting a diverse range of athletes, from those seeking intense competition to those looking to try something new or stay active.

  • The Alabama State Games will take place June 12-14, 2026.
  • Registration for the new and returning sports opens on March 1, 2026.

The players

Laura Creel Burt

CEO and Executive Director of the ASF Foundation, which organizes the Alabama State Games.

Shayna Danielsen

Director of Club STUNT for USA Cheer, which is partnering with the Alabama State Games to bring the STUNT cheer event to the competition.

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What they’re saying

“It's exciting to see the enthusiasm for the sports each staff member wants to bring to the next Alabama State Games. Most importantly, every new sport introduces new athletes and new families to the ASG Community. That also means more athletes are able to participate in our ever-growing academic scholarship program.”

— Laura Creel Burt, CEO and Executive Director, ASF Foundation (themadisonrecord.com)

“USA Cheer is thrilled to partner with the Alabama State Games to bring STUNT to the incredible state of Alabama. As one of the fastest-growing women's sports in the country, STUNT provides athletes with a powerful platform to showcase their talent, skill and teamwork. We're confident the Alabama State Games will expand opportunities for athletes in Alabama while celebrating the continued growth of this exciting sport.”

— Shayna Danielsen, Director of Club STUNT, USA Cheer (themadisonrecord.com)

What’s next

Registration for the new and returning sports at the 43rd Alabama State Games opens on March 1, 2026 at ALAGAMES.com.

The takeaway

The Alabama State Games continue to evolve and expand, introducing new sports and welcoming more athletes each year. This growth not only provides more opportunities for competition but also supports the ASF Foundation's academic scholarship program for participating athletes, making the games an increasingly valuable event for the state's sports community.