USA Games – Team Iowa

The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games will be held June 20-26, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Team Iowa delegation will be made up of 75 athletes, Unified partners, coaches, and staff.

Athlete/Unified Partner Application
Coach Application
Team Roster

Special Olympics Iowa has been allotted the following athlete and coach spots:

  • Track and Field (2 males, 2 females, 1 coach)
  • Swimming (2 males, 2 females, 1 coach)
  • Bocce (2 male athlete, 2 female athlete, 1 coach)
  • Bowling (2 male athlete, 2 female athlete, 1 coach)
  • Tennis (4 athletes, 1 coach)
  • Pickleball (1 male athlete, 1 male Unified partner, 1 female athlete, 1 female Unified partner, 1 coach)
  • Powerlifting (2 males, 2 females, 1 coach)
  • Basketball (1 male/mixed traditional team, 3 coaches)
  • Volleyball (1 male/mixed traditional team, 3 coaches)

USA Games Information Meeting Powerpoint – 9.17.2024

2026 Special Olympics USA Games Minnesota Website