Special Olympics Wisconsin Summer Games to take place at UW-Whitewater next month

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – More than 1,200 athletes from across the state will come together at UW-Whitewater for 2025 Special Olympics Wisconsin Summer Games.

It will take place Thursday, June 5- Sunday, June 7. This will be the third consecutive year that the summer games take place on the school’s campus.

Athletes, coaches and families will be welcomed into the games starting at 6:30 p.m. on June 5 with a parade and opening ceremony at Perkins Stadium.

On Friday morning, cornhole events will take place. Then on Saturday, competitions for powerlifting and tennis will start.

Competitions for soccer and track and field will also take place over both of those days.

For a full schedule of events, click here.

Special Olympics Wisconsin will also host a series of health-focused events while the games take place.

Organizers are looking for about 300 volunteers to help support the event. If you would like to volunteer, click here.

If you would like to learn more about the Summer Games and the Special Olympics Wisconsin, click here.

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