TEAM MICHIGAN | Special Olympics USA Games Update | June 20, 2026

2026 USA Games Team Michigan
Let the Games Begin! 
The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games are officially underway. Tonight, Team Michigan – a delegation nearly 80 strong – proudly marched into Huntington Bank Stadium alongside 3,000 athletes from across the nation as part of Opening Ceremony. Decked out in Team Michigan gear, our athletes, Unified partners, coaches, and delegation members celebrated the start of a week of competition, inclusion, and achievement.
The energy throughout the stadium was electric as athletes from all 50 states gathered to kick off the Games and begin their journey toward competition.
ICYMI: Sunday, June 21 (tomorrow), we'll share an ESPN clip of Team Michigan's entrance into the stadium as our delegation made its way into the Opening Ceremony.
If you missed tonight's celebration, be sure to tune in to the USA Games Preview Show on Sunday, June 21, from 12–2 p.m. ET on ABC, where you'll catch highlights from the Opening Ceremony and a preview of the week ahead.
Cameras were not allowed in the stadium with the delegation. We will share the professional photos from Special Olympics International in our Team Michigan album as soon as they are available.

Tomorrow: Team Practice
Sunday marks the first full day of preparations as Team Michigan takes to their competition venues for official practices. It will be their first opportunity to see and experience the venues where they will compete. Athletes will train for the first time in full uniform starting at 8:00 a.m. CST.

Stay tuned throughout the week for daily updates, results, medal counts, photos, and stories from our athletes.
Make sure to wish all of our athletes’ luck as they prepare for competition. The road to the podium starts tomorrow!


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Competition Schedule
Regular updates and competition times can be found on the USA Games webpage or by downloading the Champions App.  

SOMI will be releasing a daily "Medal Count" update with highlights and scores once competition begins. You can also track scores in real time with the results platform. 


ESPN Coverage of USA Games
ESPN will provide extensive coverage of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games from June 20-26, bringing the competition to audiences nationwide through ESPN+, Disney+, ABC, and the ESPN App. Coverage begins with the Opening Ceremony and continues throughout the week, featuring live competition, while showcasing the inspiring stories of athletes from across the country.

 

Coverage Schedule (EST)

  • June 21, Noon
    USA Games Preview Show (ABC)
  • June 23-26 
    Live coverage of Athletics, Swimming, & Powerlifting (ESPN+)
  • June 25, 2:00 p.m.
    Unified Flag Football Gold Medal Game (NFL Network, ESPN+, Disney+)
  • July 25, Noon 
    USA Games Review Show (ABC)