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FanSided Covers the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games

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Jackson Wolfe, Special Olympics West Virginia Athlete at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games Opening Ceremony.

The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games are finally here!

FanSided is on the ground in Minnesota, covering the competition and sharing the stories of Special Olympics athletes, coaches, and Unified competition. From inspiring athlete journeys to exciting moments of competition, FanSided is helping bring the spirit of the USA Games to sports fans everywhere.

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ESPN’s Coverage of 2026 Special Olympics USA Games

From June 20 – 26, the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games will bring nearly 3,000 athletes and 1,500 coaches from all 50 states to Minneapolis to compete across 16 Olympic-type team and individual sports. ESPN will provide 48 hours of live competition coverage on ESPN+ through the ESPN App, featuring events including athletics, swimming, powerlifting and flag football, along with ABC preview and review programming.
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Special Olympics New Mexico athletes and coaches celebrate on a at the Track & Field Stadium after practice, excited for the upcoming athletics competitions at the 2026 Specia Olympics USA Games.
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USA Games Are Underway, Practice Begins

The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games are officially underway in the Twin Cities, and there’s much excitement around town.
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Demi Lovato performs on stage during the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games Opening Ceremony at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Athletes from delegations across the United States gather on the field in colorful team uniforms while the Minneapolis skyline rises in the background.
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2026 Special Olympics USA Games: Let the Games Begin!

It's a crisp, sun-kissed sky in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Just past the plaza entrance of Huntington Bank Stadium, the city skyline sits perfectly in the end zone corner.
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