The city of Birmingham is going to be getting a unique new sporting event in 2026 after city leaders approved up to $1.5 million in lodging tax incentives to host the FISE World Series.
According to local reports, the international extreme sports competition will be held at City Walk from Aug. 5 through Aug. 9, 2026.
The event will feature BMX bikes, skateboarding and other sports, with the Magic City being the only American stop on the world tour for FISE this year. For the rest of the world, FISE will see stops in both France and China.
“This is an international high level urban sports competition that will just by virtue of what it is will be bringing people in from other countries,” Birmingham Councilor Darrell O’Quinn said.
The event, which will last five days, is going to draw both athletes and spectators from around the globe, which of course will benefit the local economy in Birmingham and potentially promote future tourism as well.
Michael Brauner is a Senior Sports Analyst and Contributing Writer for Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on Twitter @MBraunerWNSP and hear him every weekday morning from 6 to 9 a.m. on “The Opening Kickoff” on WNSP-FM 105.5, available free online.
