ROUND 01 SEASON OPENER / 2026-27

Kicker ThrottleCross Albany Saturday, November 21, 2026 at MVP Arena

Saturday, November 21, 2026 MVP Arena

Arenacross racing and freestyle motocross on a dirt track built inside the arena. You sit close enough that it's loud.

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Seats from $32.70
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DOORS6:30 PM
GATE DROPS7:30 PM
COUNTDOWN —D —H —M —S

01 / THE CREW

You remember Kicker Arenacross.

Nearly three decades of packed arenas. Albany was one of them.

02 / THE NAME

The name is new. The crew isn't.

The people who built Kicker Arenacross are back on the gate, running their own series as ThrottleCross.

03 / ROUND 01

Albany drops the first gate.

Round 1 of six. The whole 2026-27 season starts at MVP Arena, Saturday, November 21, 2026.

RECEIPTS THE LAST TIME THIS CREW RAN ALBANY

Don't take our word for it.

“I haven’t been to arenacross in several years. It still did not disappoint!!”

Ticketmaster review · Kicker Arenacross · Albany, NY
“First time watching Arenacross will definitely return!!!”

Ticketmaster review · Kicker Arenacross · Albany, NY
“Kids had a blast.”

Ticketmaster review · Kicker Arenacross · Albany, NY

RACE NIGHT SATURDAY · 11.21.26

Here's your Saturday night.

6:30PM

Doors open

Find your seats and get the kids settled before the noise starts.
7:30PM

The gate drops

Pro qualifying and the main races. A full field of bikes off one starting gate, all fighting for the first turn.
FMX

Freestyle on the card

Freestyle motocross runs the same night. Bikes in the air for style, not lap times.
2.5–3HRS

Checkered flag

Plan on 2.5 to 3 hours of racing. Home at a reasonable hour with kids who won't stop talking about it.

classes of racing in one show

4YRS

age of the youngest racers on the floor. Then up to the pros

NEARLY
3 DECADES

of this crew running arena races

1NIGHT

Albany gets one show this season. Saturday

BRING THE KIDS WHAT A 6-YEAR-OLD SEES

Bikes. Dirt. Noise. Kids racing.

Kids race too. The youngest riders on the track are 4 years old. Your kid will notice.
It's loud. Ear protection for little ears is smart, and cheap foam plugs cost a few dollars.
Diaper bags are allowed. They get searched at the door like every other bag.
Bedtime survives. Gate drops 7:30 PM, and racing runs 2.5 to 3 hours.

ADMIT ONE OR A WHOLE ROW

Kicker ThrottleCross Albany

DATE: Saturday, November 21, 2026
DOORS: 6:30 PM
GATE DROP: 7:30 PM
VENUE: MVP Arena · 51 South Pearl Street, Albany, NY 12207

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$32^.70

plus fees on Ticketmaster

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THE PLAIN ANSWERS BEFORE YOU GO

Questions, answered.

Where is it?

MVP Arena, 51 South Pearl Street, Albany, New York, 12207. Open the map ↗

Where do I park?

The MVP Parking Garage sits right behind the arena at 1 Market Street, Albany, NY 12207. Rates vary by event; cash, card and mobile pay all work. Spots aren't guaranteed, so come early.

What bags can I bring?

Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags up to 12" × 6" × 12", or a small clutch up to 4.5" × 6.5". Diaper bags are allowed with young children and get searched. There's no bag storage, so leave the big ones in the car.

How long is the night?

Doors open at 6:30 PM and the gate drops at 7:30 PM. Plan on 2.5 to 3 hours of racing.

Is it a real race?

All of it. 24 classes of real racing, amateurs through pros, plus freestyle motocross. Nothing staged.

Can I buy at the box office instead?

Yes. The MVP Arena box office sells in person, $26 to $55. Online through Ticketmaster starts at $32.70 plus fees and lets you pick seats tonight.

I want to race, not watch.

Different door. Race registration is online only and closes 9:00 AM race day, no exceptions. Albany racer info →

Gate drops at 7:30. Be in your seat.

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KICKER THROTTLECROSS · MVP ARENA · ALBANY, NY · SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2026