FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 28, 2026
The North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) Council is pleased to confirm the age categories and sport-specific birth-year eligibility requirements for the 2028 North American Indigenous Games, which will be hosted in Winnipeg, Manitoba, from July 9-23, 2028.
The age categories have been confirmed and approved by the NAIG Council and its Sport Technical Committee to support planning, athlete development, and preparation by participating teams across Canada and the United States. For the 2028 Games, the age categories with sport-specific eligibility requirements are outlined the following chart:
Additional technical information will be communicated as the 2028 NAIG Sport Technical Package is finalized. The package will provide further details on competition rules, roster requirements, event eligibility, tournament formats, scoring procedures, and other sport-specific information.
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ABOUT THE NORTH AMERICAN INDIGENOUS GAMES
The North American Indigenous Games are an international multi-sport and cultural celebration bringing
together Indigenous youth from across Turtle Island. The Games provide young athletes with an
opportunity to compete at a high level while celebrating Indigenous cultures, traditions, and community.
The 2028 Games are expected to feature traditional and contemporary sport competitions alongside
cultural programming involving Indigenous performers, artists, Elders, Knowledge Keepers and
communities.
