Games and Competitions
Special Olympics has a four-year competition cycle for summer and winter sports, giving athletes the chance to compete regionally, provincially, nationally, and internationally. Special Olympics BC Locals and Provincial Office also host competitions throughout the year across the province.
Current Games Cycle – Winter Sports
- 2026 Special Olympics BC Winter Regional Qualifiers – B.C., January to April 2026
- 2027 Special Olympics BC Winter Games – TBC
- 2028 Special Olympics Canada National Winter Games – Kelowna, B.C., February 28 to March 4, 2028
- 2029 Special Olympics International World Winter Games – Switzerland, March 10 to 17, 2029
Current Games Cycle – Summer Sports
- 2024 Summer Regional Qualifiers
- 2025 Special Olympics BC Summer Games – Prince George, B.C., July 10 to 12, 2025
- 2026 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games – Medicine Hat, Alberta, August 11 to 15, 2026
Learn more about Special Olympics Team BC 2026 - 2027 Special Olympics World Summer Games – Santiago, Chile, October 16 to 24, 2027
Please see our calendar for more Special Olympics BC competitions and events.
