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The Albany Firebirds are an arena football team. Based in Albany, New York, they are a member of the Arena Football One.

Albany Firebirds Win Arena Crown, Outlast Nashville 60-57

June 28, 2025 - The Arena Crown concluded the 2025 Arena Football One season as the Nashville Kats hit the road to play the Albany Firebirds. The Firebirds defeated the Salina Liberty last week in the playoffs to get to The Arena Crown. The Kats beat the Southwest Kansas Storm. The championship game was everything fans could have hoped for, going down to the wire. In the end, the Albany Firebirds defeated the Nashville Kats, 60-57, winning The Arena Crown. Starting Fast Both of these teams showed up ready to give their all and win the... Full Story

Albany Firebirds' Playbook: the Arena Crown

June 27, 2025 - The Albany Firebirds have achieved two of their three goals so far this season. They locked up the number one seed, and they went undefeated. Now, one goal remains: to win a Championship. They could complete that with a win on Saturday for The Arena Crown. The game against Nashville will be played on Saturday, June 28th, at 1:00 Eastern on Vice TV. Last Week's Playoff Win The Firebirds defeated the Salina Liberty, 75-44, last weekend to advance to the Arena Crown. Quarterback Sam Castronova had 303 passing yards, eight... Full Story

Sam Castronova: The Quarterback with Faith Fueling his Game

June 25, 2025 - If you have watched the Albany Firebirds this year, you know their quarterback. If you haven't watched a game yet and plan on tuning in for the first time for Saturday's Arena Football One's Championship Game, The Arena Crown, get ready to know their quarterback. Sam Castronova is known quite well in arena ball, where his journey feels like it's just getting started. When I talked with Sam, multiple things stood out: His passion for the game, his strong faith, and his dedication to his family. All of these things continue... Full Story

Dejon Walden: Seizing the Moment

June 24, 2025 - Dejon Walden is preparing for the Arena Crown this week for the Albany Firebirds. This is his second season with the Firebirds, and he has made huge improvements this year. Dejon is part of the league's best defense. Walden, growing up, was constantly told he couldn't compete with the best because of his height. He never let that get in his way, and his perseverance is just starting to help him blossom as a player. Walden brings havoc on every play, and when fans watch him, he is not letting past coaches' criticisms get in h... Full Story

• Albany Firebirds Win Arena Crown, Outlast Nashville 60-57 - June 28, 2025
  
• Albany Firebirds' Playbook: the Arena Crown - June 27, 2025
  
• Sam Castronova: The Quarterback with Faith Fueling his Game - June 25, 2025
  
• Dejon Walden: Seizing the Moment - June 24, 2025
  
• Albany Firebirds Team Preview: Who You'Ll See in the Arena Crown - June 24, 2025
  
• Firebirds Advance to 2025 Arena Crown, Beating Salina 75-44 - June 21, 2025
  
• Darien Townsend: Youngstown Grit, Football Life, and Giving Back - June 19, 2025
  
• Albany Firebirds' Playbook: One Goal Left - June 18, 2025
  
• Albany Firebirds Playoff Primer - June 17, 2025
  
• Albany Finishes Perfect Season; Rolls Washington 98-12 - June 14, 2025
  
• Albany Firebirds Playbook: Perfection Around the Corner - June 13, 2025
  
• Firebirds Remain Undefeated, Beat Tritons 64-27 - May 24, 2025
  
• Albany Firebirds' Playbook: Prepping for Everyone's Best - May 22, 2025
  
• Firebirds Remain Undefeated, Engulf Kats 71-55 - May 10, 2025
  
• Duane Brown - A Touchdown Machine - May 9, 2025
  
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League: Arena Football One
Home: Albany, New York
Class: Arena
Website: Albany Firebirds site
Schedule: Full Albany Firebirds Schedule

Sat., Jun 28	W	Nashville 57 at Albany 60 (Championship)	Final
Sat., Jun 21	W	Salina 44 at Albany 75 (Playoff)	Final
Sat., Jun 14	W	Washington 12 at Albany 98	Final
Sat., Jun 7		Albany at Orlando	Cancelled
Sat., May 24	W	Corpus Christi 27 at Albany 64	Final
Sat., May 10	W	Nashville 55 at Albany 71	Final
All times Eastern On game days, refresh page for latest results Full Albany Firebirds Schedule and Results

OurSports Central provides coverage of the following independent and minor league teams near the Albany Firebirds:

• Adirondack Thunder (ECHL) - Glens Falls, New York
  
• Albany FireWolves (NLL) - Albany, New York
  
• New York Atlas (PLL) - Albany, New York
  
• Tri-City ValleyCats (FL) - Troy, New York
  

• Firebirds QB Sam Castronova joins Indoor Football League team for season's stretch run - AF1 Albany Times Union (July 14)
  
• Albany Firebirds soar to victory, clinch Arena Crown at home - AF1 CBS6 (June 30)
  
• After winning AF1 title, Firebirds quickly turn attention to repeat - AF1 Albany Times Union (June 30)
  
• Confident Albany Firebirds Group "Expects" to Win Arena Crown 2025 over the Nashville Kats - AF1 CBS6 (June 26)
  
• Albany Firebirds Advance to Arena Crown Title Game With Dominant Win - AF1 CBS6 (June 22)
  
• Albany Firebirds "Locked-In" Ahead of AF1 Playoffs, Potential Title Run - AF1 CBS6 (June 19)
  
• Albany Firebirds Stay Undefeated, Top Tritons 64-27 - AF1 CBS6 (May 25)
  
• Albany Firebirds Stay Undefeated With 71-55 Win Over Nashville - AF1 CBS6 (May 11)
  
• Albany Firebirds survive Salina Liberty for 64-58 OT win - AF1 Albany Times Union (May 5)
  
• Albany Firebirds Stay Unbeaten with Overtime Win Against Salina - AF1 CBS6 (May 5)
  
• Future of Albany Firebirds' rival uncertain after apparent player walkout - AF1 Albany Times Union (April 28)
  
• 'You've got to do what you've got to do': Key Corpus Christi players refuse to suit up vs. Firebirds - AF1 Albany Times Union (April 27)
  
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