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St. Joseph Goats to host Arena League Championship on August 8

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 12:31 AM

Last updated Aug 7, 2026

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The St. Joseph Goats will face the Arkansas Diamonds at the Arena League Championship Game on Saturday, August 8, at Civic Arena. This marks the Goats' first appearance in a championship after edging the Nebraska Siege 57-55 in the semifinals. The Diamonds, previous opponents of the Goats whom they defeated 40-14 in Week 1, are looking for back-to-back titles. Concurrently, high school fall sports practices begin in the region on August 10. The Kansas City Chiefs continue their training camp at Missouri Western State University, featuring a Family Fun Day on August 8 and autograph opportunities with players, leading up to their first preseason game on August 15.

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•St. Joseph Goats host the Arena League Championship on August 8
•Goats defeated Nebraska Siege 57-55 to reach the final
•Arkansas Diamonds seek revenge after losing to Goats 40-14 in Week 1
•High school sports practices start in the area on August 10
•Kansas City Chiefs training camp runs until August 20

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Goats’ Championship — Saturday, Aug. 8 The St. Joseph Goats get the honor to host The Arena League Championship Game this Saturday at their home stadium, Civic Arena. The Goats will take on the Arkansas Diamonds, who they played in Week 1 this season and came out on top 40-14. The Goats will be playing in their first championship after defeating the Nebraska Siege 57-55. While the Diamonds ...
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Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 12:31 AM
Looking ahead: Sports in the next week
Goats’ Championship — Saturday, Aug. 8 The St. Joseph Goats get the honor to host The Arena League Championship Game this Saturday at their home stadium, Civic Arena. The Goats will take on the Arkansas Diamonds, who they played in Week 1 this season and came out on top 40-14. The Goats will be playing in their first championship after defeating the Nebraska Siege 57-55. While the Diamonds ...

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