Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility
Find Special Olympics Near Me
We are helping to make the world a better, healthier and more joyful place—one athlete, one volunteer, one family member at a time.
Your Program
Based on your location, your local program is %location%.
Your location could not be automatically determined. Choose a program below:
Your Special Olympics Local Program:
Looking for a different local program? Choose a program from the list below:
Africa
""
Asia Pacific
""
East Asia
""
Europe Eurasia
""
Latin America
""
Middle East North Africa
""
North America
""
Find It Fast
Find job opportunities with Special Olympics
What sports does Special Olympics offer?
Contact Special Olympics
Find events near me
Ways to give to Special Olympics

Sports

Young man sitting on a chair along with other people around him and smiling.
Athletes

Cole Sibus Stars in Another Hit TV Series

Special Olympics Southern California athlete Cole Sibus stars in the hit Netflix show A Thousand Tomorrows.
1 Min Read
The picture shows a male Special Olympics athlete holding a microphone. He's singing the US national anthem.
Athletes

Special Oklahoma Athlete Stuns with Singing and Speed

Twelve delegations in total will soon march into Devon Park, signaling the start of the parade of athletes.
3 Min Read
The photo shows an outdoor softball field. A player is at home plate hitting the ball. You can see the crowd behind them.
Athletes

2025 SONA Softball Championship Start Off with Exhibition Game Between Two Elite Foes

It’s a humid sunny day in Oklahoma City at Devon Park. The sun shines from the northwest corner of OGE Energy Field, with shade covering a part of the third baseline.
2 Min Read
A family of four take a group photo.
In the News

Nothing Stronger Than Ohana

Twins, Luke and Jaycie arrived together, just a minute apart, but their paths unfolded differently.
3 Min Read
Special Olympics Unified Volleyball World Cup Poland 2025
Videos

Special Olympics Unified Volleyball World Cup Poland 2025

Poland plays host to the first Special Olympics Unified Volleyball World Cup, which takes place in the city of Katowice in 5 – 8 October 2025.
A group of more than 20 participants standing together, raising their badminton rackets, behind a banner with “Shuttle Time” Oceania.
Community Impact

Serving Up Inclusion: Badminton for All in New Zealand

One of badminton’s greatest features is that it truly is a sport for all. Partners in the sport of badminton recognized this important feature in New Zealand.
3 Min Read
""
In the News

Special Olympics Announces Draw for First-Ever Unified 3x3 Basketball World Cup in December

200 athletes from around the world will compete in this historic event.
3 Min Read
Group of people standing in front of a projected image.
In the News

3x3 Unified Basketball World Cup Draw Sets First Round of Play

The Special Olympics Unified 3x3 Basketball World Cup Draw Ceremony was held today in San Juan, Puerto Rico officially marking the start of the World Cup and setting the stage for what teams, spectators, families, and basketball fans around the world can expect for gameplay come 5 – 7 December.
2 Min Read
3x3 Special Olympics Unified Basketball World Cup San Juan 2025
Press Releases

Special Olympics Puerto Rico Hosts Live Draw Ceremony for the Inaugural Unified 3x3 Basketball World Cup

San Juan will make history this December hosting the world’s first inclusive basketball tournament of its kind, where athletes of all abilities will compete side by side, demonstrating the power of sport to unite and inspire.
2 Min Read
A male athlete leaps over a hurdle on the track. He is wearing a blue track uniform.
Athletes

High School State Champion Will Compete in 2026 USA Games

Imagine lining up in front of 30,000 fans in Cessna Stadium to run a 15-second race. Most people who’ve grown up playing sports will never have the chance to experience anything like that.
4 Min Read
Load More