2026 USA GAMES

The Athlete form must be submitted by November 22, 2024.

The Coach form must be submitted by November 4, 2024. 

In June 2026, Special Olympics will bring 4,000 athletes, 1,500 coaches, 10,000 volunteers and 75,000 fans from all 50 states to Minneapolis, Minnesota for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games! Featuring 19 sports, the Games will shine a light on the abilities and strengths of people with intellectual disabilities and will take place from June 20-26, 2026.
 
Special Olympics Kansas will send a delegation of athletes, Unified partners and coaches to the USA Games to represent Kansas! To be eligible to apply, the athlete must compete at a Special Olympics Kansas state competition in 2024. 
 
The forms are for all coaches and athletes interested in attending as a Head Coach, Assistant Coach, or athletes in the following sports: athletics, basketball, bocce, bowling, cornhole, flag football, golf, powerlifting, soccer, swimming and tennis. All interested must complete the form.
 
All athletes and coaches are requested to raise $1,500 toward their USA Games experience. A donation platform and coach/athlete specific page will be created by SOKS. The full amount must be raised by December 31, 2025.