2026 Special Olympics USA Games
Nearly 170 athletes representing Florida will be chasing their dreams and experiencing the life-changing power of competition and inclusion at the Special Olympics USA Games taking place in Minnesota on June 20-26.
Special Olympics Florida
More than 85,000 Special Oympics Florida athletes and Unified partners train and compete in year-round sports!
Making a difference in Florida
It takes all of us – athletes, volunteers, families, sponsors, coaches, and the general public – to create a world where people with intellectual disabilities are treated with respect and dignity and given the opportunities that all people deserve.
Participation
108,855
Volunteers
55,839
Athletes
86,738
Competitions
159
Number of lives changed? Every one of them!
Features
2026 Race For Champions
Our statewide fundraising campaign is designed to unite communities in support of athletes with intellectual disabilities. The Race for Champions will feature 5K events across Florida, bringing together runners, walkers, supporters, and fundraisers to make a lasting impact.
Guardians of the Flame
More than 300 law enforcement agencies are carrying the torch on a 1,500-mile trip through 67 counties starting March 9. The intrastate torch relay will culminate at the Opening Ceremony of our Special Olympics Florida State Games in May when they bring the Flame of Hope™ into the stadium.
Calling All Champions
On June 20-26, 2026 the brightest beacon of inclusion is headed to Minnesota. And Team Florida will be there! Through the power of sports and inclusion, the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games will spark a change that transforms lives, communities and the world.
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