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Check out the latest stories as we prepare for one of the biggest competitions of 2026.
Massive volunteer airlift to transport athletes to Twin Cities for Special Olympics USA Games
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U.S. Bank will serve as the Official Volunteer Sponsor and Competitive Cheer Sponsor of the Games
Representatives from the Local Organizing Committee and several corporate partners all took the plunge to raise awareness for the Games
Sponsorship raises the bar for acceptance and inclusion and celebrates athletes on the track
Partnership strengthens the credit union’s decades-long commitment to inclusion and empowerment
The partnership reinforces a commitment to empowering community and fostering inclusion
Sponsorship celebrates athletes in the pool
Leading brand Red Baron will be the Official Gymnastics Sponsor of the USA Games
National Sports Center revealed as host soccer venue, Ali Krieger steps up as ambassador and WonderFold named as Official Sponsor
The new partnership celebrates shared values of inclusion, equity, wellness, and community
First Lady of Minnesota, business executives, nonprofit leaders and star athletes appointed to help oversee milestone sporting event in Minnesota
Jersey Mike’s Subs and UnitedHealthcare named co-presenting partners at Mall of America unveiling celebration
The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games will take place in Minnesota, bringing together athletes, coaches and fans who will showcase inclusion, competition and how to unify the world through sport
In the News
First Lady of Minnesota and 2026 USA Games board member Gwen Walz offers insight into how we can answer the call to be a more inclusive state.
Learn more about our co-presenting sponsor Jersey Mike’s efforts to support inclusion through their Month of Giving program.
2026 USA Games partners and team members joined the Board Chair in taking the Polar Plunge to generate excitement and support for the upcoming Games.
The WWE Raw superstar announced his new role as an official ambassador of the 2026 USA Games, which will be held in his home state.
Special Olympics athlete Jenna Perkins and Unified partner Danny Striggow share their story.
2026 USA Games CEO Christy Sovereign sits down with accessiBe’s Josh Basile to talk inclusion, championing belonging, and what’s in store for 2026.
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The Special Olympics USA Games are coming to Minnesota in 2026. On Wednesday, the logo for the games was officially unveiled
Athletes, organizers and mascots gathered at Mall of America Wednesday to reveal the “Circle of Inclusion” logo.
Savage resident Adam Hjerpe joins the Board of Directors for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games.
Meet David Booth, an extraordinary Special Olympics Minnesota athlete who is always ready for whatever life throws at him.
Perk’s Playbook is presented by Eric Perkins, producer, TV host, sports enthusiast, and advocate for inclusion.
Perk’s Playbook is presented by Eric Perkins, producer, TV host, sports enthusiast, and advocate for inclusion.
Lisa Kaya and Kurt Noble of the Amazing Individuals podcast sit down to discuss the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games with Chief of Staff to the CEO, Tracy Tish, and Athlete Advisory Council member, David Booth.
The event is expected to draw around 4,000 athletes and tens of thousands of fans, volunteers and coaches from across the country.
Fran Racioppi travels to Minneapolis to sit down with the leaders of the 2022 and the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, Joe Dzaluk, Christine Sovereign and David Dorn.
Athletes from all 50 States, Canada and the Caribbean will participate in 20 sports during the games, bringing more than 115,000 people to the state.
Thousands of athletes, families and fans will attend the games in June 2026 when the Special Olympics USA Games goes to Minnesota.
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