Wells Fargo will serve as the Official Volleyball Sponsor
MINNEAPOLIS, May 5, 2025 – Wells Fargo announced today its commitment to be the partner of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games and the Official Volleyball Sponsor of the 2026 USA Games in Minnesota from June 20-26, 2026.
The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games is expected to be one of the biggest U.S. sporting events of the year, attracting over 100,000 athletes, coaches, volunteers, and fans from across the United States.
Volleyball is expected to have more than 200 athletes competing in the traditional 6v6 format, as well as Unified 6x6 at the 3M Arena at Mariucci on the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis.
Wells Fargo has served as a Special Olympics International sponsor since 2022. Its sponsorship supports the mission of Special Olympics to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of sports for children and adults with disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
Employee engagement is at the center of Wells Fargo’s support for the Special Olympics, as Wells Fargo leaders, employees, and their families participate in Special Olympics events as volunteers at sponsored Special Olympics events.
“Our support of Special Olympics powers sporting events on the state and national level – helping thousands of athletes reach their competition goals in the communities that Wells Fargo serves,” said Kristy Fercho, head of Diverse Segments, Representation and Inclusion at Wells Fargo. “We’re excited to welcome athletes from across the country to the 2026 summer games and proud to join this celebration of achievement. We wish all the athletes the best of luck in their competitions.”
Christy Sovereign, CEO of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, expressed gratitude for Wells Fargo’s support and impact.
“Wells Fargo’s investment as a Premier Sponsor of the USA Games overall and Volleyball is invaluable in providing our athletes with exceptional opportunities to compete and shine,” Sovereign said. “Wells Fargo’s support of USA Games will provide valuable opportunities for employees to collectively engage with Special Olympics, participating athletes, fans, and communities across the country. This dedicated involvement will help ensure a seamless experience for Special Olympics athletes on the court, directly aligning with Wells Fargo’s mission of putting people and communities first.”
About Special Olympics USA Games
The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games—scheduled for June 20-26, 2026, across Minnesota’s Twin Cities with sports competitions at the University of Minnesota and the National Sports Center in Blaine—is a national celebration of inclusivity, changing perceptions and the ability of the human spirit rising above limitations. The USA Games, with co-presenting partners Jersey Mike’s Subs and United Healthcare, will be one of the biggest U.S. sporting events of the year, drawing tens of thousands of fans to celebrate the ability of over 3,000 incredible athletes from all 50 states as they compete in 16 Olympic-type team and individual sports. As a state with a long history of championing diversity, equity and inclusion, the USA Games now bring an unrivaled opportunity to spark new energy around the Special Olympics movement and create a lasting legacy of positive change.
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