Tune In: 2026 Special Olympics USA Games
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From June 20–26, fans, athletes and on-air personalities will descend upon Minneapolis for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games. Representing all 50 states, nearly 3,000 athletes supported by 1,500 coaches will compete across 16 Olympic-type team and individual sports.
A range of Special Olympics events, including athletics, swimming, powerlifting and flag football, will be available to stream on ESPN+ on the ESPN App. Throughout the week, ESPN will stream 48 hours of live competition.
Additional coverage includes ESPN’s presentation of the NFL Network’s
Flag Football Unified Game, while ABC will air dedicated preview and
review programs. Enhanced by ESPN’s industry-leading in-app features,
including multiview, Special Olympics fans can experience the USA Games
like never before.
- Games coverage begins with the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games Opening Ceremony on Saturday, June 20, at Huntington Bank Stadium at the University of Minnesota. Coverage will stream on ESPN+ and Disney+, with the ceremony beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET.
- ABC’s Preview Show will air Sunday, June 21 at noon ET, featuring highlights from the Opening Ceremony.
- ABC will also present a “Best of Show” review special on July 25 at noon ET, recapping top moments from across the competition.
Schedule of Live Coverage
| Date | Time (ET) | Event | Where to Watch |
| June 20 | 7:30-10:30 p.m. | Opening Ceremony | ESPN+/Disney+ |
| June 21 | 12-2 p.m. | Preview Show | ABC |
| June 23 | 10 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. | Athletics | ESPN+ |
| June 23 | 10 a.m. – 4:20 p.m. | Swimming | ESPN+ |
| June 23 | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Powerlifting | ESPN+ |
| June 24 | 9:45 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Athletics | ESPN+ |
| June 24 | 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Swimming | ESPN+ |
| June 24 | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Powerlifting | ESPN+ |
| June 25 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Athletics | ESPN+ |
| June 25 | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Swimming | ESPN+ |
| June 25 | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. ( Break: 1-2 p.m.) |
Powerlifting | ESPN+ |
| June 25 | 2-3:30 p.m. | Flag Football – Unified 5v5 Gold Medal Game | NFL Network/ESPN+/Disney+ |
| June 26 | 10 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. | Athletics | ESPN+ |
| June 26 | 10:40 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Swimming | ESPN+ |
| July 25 | 12-1 p.m. | Review Show | ABC |