Special Olympics Washington State Spring Games are coming to Tacoma & Federal Way! Join us May 29–31, 2026, for an unforgettable weekend celebrating inclusion, determination, and the power of sport. More than 2,000 athletes, Unified partners, and coaches, supported by 2,000+ volunteers, will come together across multiple venues for competition, community, and fun.

Sports Schedule & Locations

2026 Spring Games Fact Sheet: Click Here

• 2026 Spring Games  |  General Map: Click Here
• Parking & Shuttle Maps
  • Spring Games Parking Map (+ Daytime Shuttle)
  • Spring Games Parking Map (+ Evening Shuttle)
• Sport Specific Maps
  • Spring Games Athletics Map.pdf
  • Spring Games Soccer Map.pdf

• Cheney Stadium
  • 2502 S Tyler St, Tacoma
• University of Puget Sound (UPS)
  • 1500 N Warner St, Tacoma
• King County Aquatic Center (KCAC)
  • 650 SW Campus Dr, Federal Way

Friday, May 29

University of Puget Sound

• Housing / Team Check In: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Opening Ceremony & Community Celebration at Cheney Stadium in Tacoma!

• Team Check In / Packet Pickup: 3:30 p.m.
• Parade of Athletes & Wall of Honor: 4:45 p.m.
• Pre-Game Opening Ceremonies: 6:00 p.m.
• Tacoma Rainiers Game & Cauldron Lighting: 7:05 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
• Family and Friends Tickets:
  • Complimentary tickets are provided to members of the delegation (Athletes, Coaches, Chaperones) as part of your registration. Ticket are available for purchase for families and guests to purchase the Friday night Rainiers game at Cheney Stadium. Quantities are limited.
  • Details on attending the Opening Ceremony will be emailed to purchasers closer to the event.
  • RESERVED SEAT
    • Includes: Your seat to the May 29th Tacoma Rainiers game
    • Ticket Link Coming Soon (May 14th)!

Saturday, May 30

University of Puget Sound

• Athletics: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Baker Stadium)
  • Spring Games Athletics Map
• Soccer: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Mult. Locations)
  • Spring Games Soccer Map
• Olympic Town: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Tennis Pavilion)
• Healthy Athletes: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Tennis Pavilion)
  • Athlete Flyer: Free Screenings
• Inclusive Indigenous Games Showcase: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Mult. Locations)
  • FLYER: Inclusive Indigenous Games Showcase
• Victory Dance : 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (Fieldhouse)
  • Theme: Blue, Green, and Gold (Seahawks x Special Olympics Washington Celebration)

KCAC – Federal Way

• Swimming: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 31

Interested in volunteering? Check out all the available opportunities at State Spring Games HERE.