2026 Single Game Tickets Are on Sale Now

March 6, 2026 - ALBANY, NY - It's official. Single game tickets for the 2026 season of the Albany Firebirds are available now. Fresh off a historic, undefeated 2025 season capped by the Arena Crown 2025 Championship, the Firebirds return to MVP Arena with momentum, confidence, and championship expectations. The energy is higher, the stakes are bigger, and the Capital Region is ready to run it back. Fans are encouraged to lock in their seats early for what is shaping up to be the most anticipated season in... Full Story

The Wait Is over 2026 Single Game Tickets on Sale Monday

March 1, 2026 - ALBANY, NY - The wait is over. Single game tickets for the 2026 season of the Albany Firebirds go on sale Monday. The Firebirds are coming off a historic, undefeated 2025 campaign capped by the Arena Crown 2025 Championship, delivering one of the most dominant seasons in arena football history. Now, the team returns to MVP Arena with championship expectations and momentum at an all-time high. Fans are encouraged to secure seats early for what promises to be the most anticipated season in f... Full Story

Albany Firebirds Name Jenna Snide-Papielion as New Head Coach of Firebird Flames

February 27, 2026 - The Albany Firebirds are proud to announce Jenna Snide-Papielion as the new Head Coach of the Firebird Flames Dance Team. Jenna brings a strong combination of professional performance experience, leadership, and business knowledge to the organization. In 2020, she co-founded the Capital District Arts Initiative, a performing arts training facility based in Latham, New York. Through this role, she has helped develop and mentor dancers across the Capital Region while building a program centered... Full Story

Albany Firebirds Re-Sign 2025 AF1 Most Valuable Player Sam Castronova

January 28, 2026 - ALBANY, N.Y. - The Albany Firebirds have re-signed quarterback Sam Castronova, the 2025 Arena Football One (AF1) Most Valuable Player and 2025 Arena Crown Champion, for the 2026 season. Castronova returns to Albany following a historic 2025 campaign that ranks among the most accomplished seasons by a quarterback in Arena Football and AF1 history. Across the regular season and playoffs, he accounted for 70 total touchdowns, throwing for 61 passing touchdowns while adding nine rushing touchdown... Full Story

• 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
• Firebirds Returning to Schenectady's Holiday Parade this Saturday - Albany Firebirds (AF1) November 17
• Albany Firebirds Join Santa's Arrival Celebration at Crossgates Mall - Albany Firebirds (AF1) November 12
• Albany Firebirds Return to Crossgates Mall for Annual Malloween - Albany Firebirds (AF1) October 28
• Dejon Walden Signs with CFL's Lions - Albany Firebirds (AF1) August 29
• Four Firebirds Sign with Memphis Showboats - Albany Firebirds (AF1) August 11
• Albany Firebirds Win Arena Crown, Outlast Nashville 60-57 - Albany Firebirds (AF1) June 28
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• Albany Firebirds announce Rivers Casino as housing sponsor - AF1 Schenectady Daily Gazette (December 16)
• Defending Arena Football One champion Albany Firebirds go all-in on Capital Region, announce Rivers Casino as new housing sponsor - AF1 Schenectady Daily Gazette (December 16)
• Four Albany Firebirds Sign Contracts with the UFL's Memphis Showboats - AF1 CBS6 (August 13)
• 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)
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