Stay updated on all events related to The American Legion’s convention in Tampa, Fla., via online, social media and mobile app.
The American Legion’s 106th National Convention is Aug. 22-28 in Tampa, Fla., where thousands of American Legion, Sons of The American Legion and Auxiliary members will gather. Convention attendees will participate in commission meetings, workshops, training sessions and Legion Family activities, as well as hear from distinguished guests and elect a new national commander on the convention floor at the Tampa Convention Center.
For a schedule of events and more, visit legion.org/convention.
Live stream coverage
The following events will be streamed live on The American Legion’s YouTube page. All times listed are Eastern, and are tentative and/or subject to change.
- National Color Guard Contest – Friday, Aug. 22, at 1:30 p.m.
- Patriotic Memorial Service – Sunday, Aug. 24, at 11 a.m.
- Convention General Sessions – Tuesday, Aug. 26, Wednesday, Aug. 27, and Thursday, Aug. 28, starting at 8:30 a.m.
Exhibit Hall, West Hall, Third Floor (Friday, Aug. 22 to Tuesday, Aug. 26. Hours are from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., except on Sunday and Tuesday when it closes at 2 p.m.)
- Blood drive – Sunday, Aug. 24, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and Monday, Aug. 25, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome, but donors are encouraged to preregister for a slot at oneblood.org/donate-now and use sponsor code 77318.
- Claims clinic – The American Legion and VA representatives will provide free assistance with filing benefits claims. Veterans attending should bring their ID, pen and paper, and their DD-214, as well as any documents related to their service treatment record.
- Veterans & Children Foundation – Visit booth No. 407 to win a coin box filled with challenge coins of American Legion past national commanders. Raffle tickets purchased for the coin box support The American Legion Veterans & Children Foundation.
- Legion Gaming area for attendees to play and interact via daily challenges, giveaways and special appearances. Learn more about the Legion Gaming event.
Events and training (all events held at the Tampa Convention Center unless noted otherwise)
- “Truths and Myths About the Vietnam War” documentary film screening – Saturday, Aug. 23, at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. in Ballroom C, 1st Floor. Admission is free, but seating is limited for both showings.
- Strategic Insight Series – Saturday, Aug. 23, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Room 302, Third Floor
- Subject Matter Expert Training – Saturday, Aug. 23, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Rooms 305-306, Third Floor
- Hiring fair – Saturday, Aug. 23, 3-6 p.m., Tampa Marriott Water Street
- Columbia Protocol-Be the One suicide prevention training – Saturday, Aug. 23, and Monday, Aug. 25, at 10 a.m., Rooms 305-306, Third Floor
- Veterans Health Hackathon – Friday, Aug. 22 to Sunday, Aug. 24, Tampa Marriott Water Street.
- Media Training Workshop – Monday, Aug. 25, 8:30 a.m. to noon, Rooms 122-123, First Floor
- Subject Matter Expert Training – Monday, Aug. 25, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Rooms 305-306, Third Floor
- Small Business Conference – Monday, Aug. 25, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tampa Marriott Water Street. A networking reception will take place from 4:30-9 p.m. Aug. 23. To register and for more information click here.
Legion Family activities
- Tampa Bay Rays vs. St. Louis Cardinals – Sunday, Aug. 24, first pitch at 12:10 p.m. Click here for tickets.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Buffalo Bills preseason game – Saturday, Aug. 23, 7:30 p.m. Click here for tickets.
2025 National Convention app
The 2025 American Legion National Convention mobile app is now available for free download from the Apple Store or Google Play. The app includes maps, information for meeting times, the floor agenda, a guide to Tampa and more. The app will continue to be updated with information, news headlines and alerts throughout the convention.
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Stay updated with what’s happening at The American Legion’s biggest annual gathering by following online at legion.org, Facebook, X and Instagram. And visit legion.org for story, photo and video coverage.
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