BODYARMOR State Games headed to Greensboro in 2025

NEW YEAR, NEW CITY(Greensboro), NEW SPORTS & MORE!

It is almost time for the start of 2025 and we can’t wait! We have 24 different sports on the calendar including new additions like Beach Wrestling, Roller Derby and Disc Dog. Things kick off in February & March with our Winter Games events followed by our Summer Games which will be returning to Greensboro for the first time since 2018. Registration is already underway for many of our events so be sure to check out your sport’s specific website for registration links and event details including new divisions, new formats and more.?

EPIC ESPORTS SHOWDOWN – FEBRUARY 22 & 23
Less than two months to go until our first ever in person Esports Tournament featuring a lineup of five of the most popular fighting games including Tekken 8, Guilty Gear Strive, Street Fighter 6, Super Smash Bros Ultimate and Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising. Registration is first come, first serve so make sure to register today and gear up for an epic showdown at IbashoCon, a brand-new Asian pop-culture convention featuring amazing vendors, cosplayers, special guests, and more. Tournament entry is included with the purchase of a Weekend Badge. Use the button below to purchase your badge today and be sure to enter the code “JOYFUL15” at check out to save 15% for a limited time.

Click here to purchase your Weekend Badge and sign-up for the Gohon Kumite Tournament!

2025 VENUE HIGHLIGHT – GREENSBORO COMPLEX
The Greensboro Complex is a versatile multi-building facility that annually hosts a wide array of events including athletic competitions, concerts, fairs, conventions and more. The Complex is made up of nine venues, the largest being the renowned 22,000-seat First Horizon Coliseum, which has a storied history of hosting prestigious basketball championships and concerts. The Complex also includes the 167,000-square foot Special Events Center that will be jam packed with BODYARMOR State Games action the weekend of June 28-29 as it hosts Arm Wrestling, Karate, Pickleball, Powerlifting, Roller Derby, Strongman and Wrestling. Plus Taekwondo will be taking place June 21 at the Complex inside the Novant Health Fieldhouse, home to the Greensboro Swarm, the NBA G League affiliate of the Charlotte Hornets.