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Boston Scientific will serve as the Official Softball Sponsor of the Games
Bank of America’s $5 million grant fuels athlete leadership and inclusivity ahead of the 2026 USA Games
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Milestone ignites a coast-to-coast campaign that spotlights athletes and lights up the Twin Cities skyline in gold
WWT will use innovative technology to enhance event experience for athletes, coaches and fans
Wells Fargo will serve as the Official Volleyball Sponsor
Massive volunteer airlift to transport athletes to Twin Cities for Special Olympics USA Games
In the News
As CEO of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, Christy Sovereign is building a future of inclusion, empowerment, and lasting change.
CEO Christine Sovereign brings a deeply personal connection to leading Minnesota’s biggest sports event of 2026.
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.
Gable informed some athletes that they’ll be representing Team Minnesota at the Special Olympics’ USA Games next year.
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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