17³Ô¹ÏÍø’s national convention in Louisville, Ky., begins Aug. 28. Follow along via online, social media and a mobile app.
17³Ô¹ÏÍø’s 107th National Convention is Aug. 28 to Sept. 3 in Louisville, Ky., where thousands of American Legion, Sons of 17³Ô¹ÏÍø 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 Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC).
For a calendar of events, visit legion.org/convention.
Live stream coverage
The following events held at the Kentucky International Convention Center (221 S. 4th Street) will be streamed live on 17³Ô¹ÏÍø’s . All times listed are Eastern, and are tentative and/or subject to change.
National Color Guard Contest – Friday, Aug. 28, at 10:30 a.m., KICC, Hall D, Upper Concourse.
JROTC Contests – Friday, Aug. 28, 2:30 p.m., KICC, Hall D, Upper Concourse.
Band Contest – Saturday, Aug. 29, 1 p.m., KICC, Hall D, Upper Concourse.
Patriotic Memorial Service – Sunday, Aug. 30, at 11 a.m., KICC, Hall D, Upper Concourse.
General Sessions – Tuesday, Sept. 1, Wednesday, Sept. 2 and Thursday, Sept. 3, 8 a.m. start, KICC, Hall D, Upper Concourse. A lunch break will be held on Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m.
Events and training (events held at the Kentucky International Convention Center unless noted otherwise)
Claims clinic – Friday, Aug. 28 to Sunday, Aug. 30, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., KICC, M105, Main Concourse. 17³Ô¹ÏÍø 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.
Be the One Mental Wellness Committee – Friday, Aug. 28, 1-2:30 p.m., KICC, Ballroom D, Main Course. Meeting attendees must be registered to attend the national convention.
Blood drive – Friday, Aug. 28, Monday, Aug. 31, and Tues. Sept. 1 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., KICC, Hall B, Upper Concourse. Walk-ins are welcome, but donors are encouraged to preregister for a slot at .
Subject Matter Expert Training – Saturday, Aug. 29, and Monday, Aug. 31, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., KICC, L006, Lower Course.
How to Leverage LinkedIn – Saturday, Aug. 29, 3-4 p.m. The Galt House, Laffoon Room, 1st Floor, 140 N. 4th Street.
Hiring Fair – Saturday, Aug. 29, 4-6:30 p.m. The Galt House, Nunn Room, 2nd Floor, 140 N. 4th Street.
Media Training Workshop – Monday, Aug. 31, 8:30 a.m. to noon, KICC, M111, Main Floor.
MyLegion Member Registration and Account Management – Monday, Aug. 31, 9-11:30 a.m., KICC M112, Main Course.
Incoming District Commander’s Training – Monday, Aug. 31, 9 a.m. to noon. The Galt House, GH, Daisy, Second Floor, West Tower.
Legion Family activities
Detroit City FC at Louisville City FC soccer game, Lynn Family Stadium – Saturday, Aug. 29, 8 p.m. .
Louisville Bats game at Louisville Slugger Field – Sunday, Aug. 30, 1:05 p.m. .
2026 National Convention app
The 2026 American Legion National Convention mobile app is now available for free download from the or . The app includes maps, information for meeting times, the floor agenda, a guide to Louisville 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 17³Ô¹ÏÍø’s biggest annual gathering by following online at legion.org, , and . And visit for story, photo and video coverage.
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