Albany Firebirds Announce Re-Signing of Defensive Lineman Khris Walton

September 17, 2026 - Albany, N.Y. - The Arena Football One re-signing period is continuing with multiple signings across the league. Today, the Firebirds are proud to announce the re-signing of defensive lineman Khris Walton for the 2027 season. Walton, a former Tiffin University football player, first signed with Albany in May 2026. From his first game against Oceanside through the Arena Crown, Walton consistently proved to be a force on the defensive line, recording multiple tackles in nearly every game while a... Full Story

Albany Firebirds Open Applications for 2027 Sales & Business Development Internship

September 17, 2026 - ALBANY, N.Y. - The Albany Firebirds are now accepting applications for the organization's 2027 Sales & Business Development Internship. The internship provides students with hands-on experience inside a professional sports organization, with opportunities to develop skills in ticket sales, group sales, corporate partnerships, fan development, community engagement and game-day operations. Interns will work alongside Firebirds front office staff throughout the 2027 season, gaining real-worl... Full Story

Albany Firebirds Announce Re-Signing of Wide Receiver Agiye Hall

September 16, 2026 - Albany, N.Y. - Wednesday, September 16 - The Arena Football One re-signing period is in full swing, and the Albany Firebirds are proud to announce the re-signing of wide receiver Agiye Hall for the 2027 season. Hall, a former 5-star recruit and Alabama Crimson Tide football player, first signed with the Firebirds in May 2026 and immediately made an impact, recording three touchdowns and 73 receiving yards in his first appearance against Oceanside. Hall averaged 64.43 receiving yards per game ... Full Story

Albany Firebirds Announce Re-Signing of Quarterback Josh Kulka

September 15, 2026 - Albany, N.Y. - The Arena Football One re-signing period has officially begun, and the Albany Firebirds are proud to announce our first re-signing of the new year. Quarterback Josh Kulka has officially re-signed for the 2027 season and is ready to bring another Arena Crown Championship back to the Capital Region. Kulka, a rookie in 2026, started the Firebirds season replacing quarterback Sam Castronova, who was called up and signed to the United Football League in early April. Kulka started t... Full Story

• Albany Firebirds Announce Re-Signing of Quarterback Josh Kulka - Albany Firebirds (AF1) September 15
• Firebirds Remember September 11, 2001 - Albany Firebirds (AF1) September 11
• Remembering Those from the Capital Region Who Lost Their Lives from September 11, 2001. - Albany Firebirds (AF1) September 11
• 2026 Single Game Tickets Are on Sale Now - Albany Firebirds (AF1) March 6
• The Wait Is over 2026 Single Game Tickets on Sale Monday - Albany Firebirds (AF1) March 1
• Albany Firebirds Name Jenna Snide-Papielion as New Head Coach of Firebird Flames - Albany Firebirds (AF1) February 27
• Albany Firebirds Re-Sign 2025 AF1 Most Valuable Player Sam Castronova - Albany Firebirds (AF1) January 28
• Albany Firebirds Re-Sign 2025 AF1 Offensive Player of the Year Duane Brown for 2026 Season - Albany Firebirds (AF1) January 19
• Albany Firebirds to Participate in UAlbany Mascot Madness - Albany Firebirds (AF1) January 15
• The Flock U Coaches Show Returns this Saturday at Hooters Albany - Albany Firebirds (AF1) January 8
• Albany Firebirds Welcome Back City of Albany Department of Recreation as Official Sponsor - Albany Firebirds (AF1) December 19
• Albany Firebirds Announce 15-Week 2026 Af1 Schedule - Albany Firebirds (AF1) December 12
• Albany Firebirds to Announce Full 2026 AF1 Schedule on Friday - Albany Firebirds (AF1) December 11
• Albany Firebirds to Join Deck the Hall-Bany Holiday Market & Festival Saturday Thanks to Park Albany - Albany Firebirds (AF1) December 2
• Things to Know: Firebirds & AF1 Partner with Game One and Under Armour - Albany Firebirds (AF1) December 1
• All Today's News

Joe Nardella of the Albany FireWolves (left)

Albany Photo Gallery
OurSports Central provides coverage of the following alternative and minor league teams in Albany, New York:

• Albany Firebirds (AF1)

Other cities near Albany, New York with alternative or minor league teams:

• Glens Falls, New York
• Troy, New York

August 8	AF1	Albany 53 at Nashville 59 (Championship)	Final
August 1	AF1	Minnesota 56 at Albany 69 (Playoff)	Final
All times Eastern On game days, refresh page for latest results

• ARENA FOOTBALL ONE: Firebirds re-sign QB Kulka - AF1 Troy Record (September 16)
• Former Titans coach Jeff Fisher, Nashville Kats win 2026 Arena Crown - AF1 Nashville Tennessean (August 12)
• Albany Firebirds fall to Nashville Kats in thrilling, down to the wire 2026 Arena Crown - AF1 Troy Record (August 9)
• Firebirds’ newest kicker goes from the classroom to the turf, stars in AF1 semifinal - AF1 Troy Record (August 2)
• Monsters outgunned in AF1 playoff semifinal - AF1 Duluth News-Tribune (August 2)
• Sam Castronova shines in return as Albany Firebirds outlast Minnesota in AF1 semifinals - AF1 Troy Record (August 2)
• Battle-tested Albany Firebirds hungry to begin Arena Crown title defense - AF1 CBS6 (July 29)
• Arena Football One's Kentucky Barrels conduct mass releases, suspensions of players - AF1 Albany Times Union (July 9)
• Albany Firebirds team with 'Beautiful Lives Project' for third-annual inclusivity event - AF1 CBS6 (May 9)
• Reigning AF1 MVP Sam Castronova back with Albany Firebirds after UFL stint - AF1 Yahoo Sports (May 6)
• Houston Gamblers Release QB Sam Castronova - AF1 NewsBreak - Houston (May 2)
• Albany Firebirds mash the Monsters in season opener - AF1 NEWS10 ABC (April 12)
• All Today's Headlines