This year's tournament is the largest tournament held in the US to date, boasting the participation of over 1,900 exceptional athletes representing the vibrant diversity of our Jamat, accompanied by a dynamic assembly of enthusiastic spectators and dedicated volunteers. We encourage you to host watch parties in your Jamatkhanas to watch the live stream together and cheer on your region’s athletes! Let’s all come together as one jamat and support our USIG athletes! #ItStartsHere
Livestream access will be available via United States Ismaili Games click here throughout the weekend.
Highlights include:
Thursday, August 31 (7:45amCT to 7:00pmCT)
- Men’s cricket game live on the first day of USIG 2023
Friday, September 1 (8:00pm-9:30pm CST (this includes a 15 min countdown + preshow + ceremony + post event))
- Opening Ceremonies for the United States Ismaili Games will feature:
- Flag Ceremony
- Procession of regional banners representing the seven regions where the Jamat lives: Central, Florida, Midwest, Northeast, Southeast, Southwest, West
- Presentation of the Unity Torches signifying the Jamat coming together
- Presentation of the Legacy Trophy, encouraging healthy competition between the regions
- Remarks by the Leadership
Saturday, September 2 (7:00 pm-9:30 pm CST)
- Saturday Night Lights
- Playoff soccer and softball games under the starlight (3 soccer matches and 1 softball match)
- Activities for the athletes and Jamat
