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2026 Special Olympics USA Games   in Minneapolis Minnesota
​June 20-26, 2026


Special Olympics Arkansas will be a 90 member team ​made up of 68 Athletes and Unified Partners,  and 22 coaches who will compete in 11 sports including Youth Leadership Experience   along with 14 delegation support members.
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Team Arkansas will be competing in the following sports:
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ATHLETICS
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BASKETBALL
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BOCCE
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BOWLING
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UNIFIED FLAG FOOTBALL
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POWERLIFTING
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SWIMMING
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UNIFIED SOFTBALL
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TENNIS

About 2026 USA Games

On June 20-26, 2026, the brightest beacon of inclusion is coming to Minnesota
The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games will bring together 3,000 athletes, 1,500 coaches, 10,000 volunteers and 75,000 fans from all 50 states. Through the power of sports and inclusion, the Special Olympics USA Games will spark a change that transforms lives, communities and the world.

The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games will feature 16 sports at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis and the National Sports Center in Blaine. For the first time in USA Games history, the sports of Cornhole and Pickleball will be making their official debut! With more than 3,000 Special Olympics and Unified athletes and a near equal male/female participation ratio, these competitions promise to be one of the best ever! 
Website: www.2026specialolympicsusagames.org
Sports offered at USA Games:
  • Athletics
  • Basketball
  • Bocce
  • Bowling
  • Cheerleading
  • Corn Hole
  • Flag Football
  • Golf
  • Gymnastics
  • Pickleball
  • Powerlifting
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball

Thank you to our Team Special Olympics Arkansas partners:
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Rawk Imprinting
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JUNK Brands
Blue Note Photography

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