EventOn Aug. 11, 2026, the Arctic Winter Games International Committee signed a host agreement with Fairbanks North Star Borough and the City of Fairbanks, confirming the Alaskan city will stage the 2028 games under a tighter preparation timeline than usual.
AWGIC signed an official host agreement with Fairbanks North Star Borough and City of Fairbanks on August 11 2026 to stage the 2028 Arctic Winter Games in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Fairbanks secured the hosting of the 2028 Arctic Winter Games after officials signed an agreement on Monday, giving the city a shortened preparation window compared to typical timelines.
Representatives from the Fairbanks community and the Arctic Winter Games International Committee met on Monday to formalize Fairbanks, Alaska's role as host city for the 2028 Arctic Winter Games, a high‑north multi‑sport event.
