Game On! Your 2025 State Games of Mississippi Guide Photo

Game On! Your 2025 State Games of Mississippi Guide

Jun 6 - Oct 11, 2025, 5pm - 8pm

Nothing says “summer in Meridian” like the State Games of Mississippi—the state's largest Olympic-style sports festival and a tradition now 34 years strong. Whether you're lacing up to compete or just love the buzz of friendly rivalry, this month-long celebration packs more than 40 sports and thousands of athletes into venues all across east-central Mississippi.
Opening Night: Friday, June 6Downtown Meridian's City Hall Lawn explodes with color as teams parade in, the cauldron is lit, and fireworks cap off the night.WhatWhenWhereFood & Fun Zone5 p.m.City Hall LawnParade of Athletes7 p.m.22nd Avenue RouteTorch Lighting & Fireworks~7:30 p.m.City Hall LawnExpect live music, mascots, and plenty of photo-worthy moments. Admission is free, so bring a lawn chair and cheer until the last spark fades.Sports Spotlight (Sample Schedule)


These are just a handful of the 40-plus competitions on the 2025 docket—everything from cornhole to stand-up paddleboard is in the mix.How to Join the ActionFor AthletesFor SpectatorsRegister online at stategamesofms.org (each sport has its own fee & deadline).Most events are free to watch—just show up and root!Age brackets range from six-year-olds to 80-plus masters.Pack sunscreen, a refillable water bottle, and a camp chair.Medalists earn gold, silver, or bronze State Games medallions—and bragging rights for life.Look for food trucks and merch booths at larger venues.Tip: Events fill quickly; sign up or make viewing plans early, especially for the youth team sports.Stay & Play at Meridian East / Toomsuba KOA JourneyWe're an easy 15-minute drive from downtown Meridian and many competition sites, with full-hookup RV sites, shaded tent pads, and cozy cabins waiting when the day's whistles stop blowing. Guests enjoy:
  • Sparkling pool and game room for post-match unwinding
  • Camp store stocked with fresh coffee, Rumpl blankets, and other premium Mississippi-made goods

Pro tip: State Games weekends sell out fast—book your site now to lock in a front-row seat to all the action (and the glow from your campfire!).

Jun - Oct 6 - 11