The XIII Island Games were held in Åland, Finland, June 27-July 4, 2009.

For the 13th edition of the Games, 25 teams competed in 14 different sports.

24 islands competed in the 2009 Island Games.

[1] They were: Prince Edward Island was set to participate, but a lack of funding from their government caused their withdrawal from the event, and subsequent resignation from the International Island Games Association.

[2] *   Host nation (Åland)The sports chosen for the games were: