Public UpdatesCommunity & OutreachDetected Jun 12, 2026

The Board received an update on the University’s role as proud host of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, to be held June 20–26, 2026 on the Twin Cities campus and at the National Sports Center. The Games will bring roughly 3000 athletes, 1500 coaches, 10000 volunteers, and up to 75000 fans, and the University will provide dorm rooms, food courts, athletic fields, Huntington Bank Stadium for ceremonies, health sciences space for screenings, and other facilities. As host, the University must coordinate housing, dining, venue readiness, medical support, security, transportation, and fan engagement in partnership with the Special Olympics USA Games organizing committee.While many arrangements may be handled internally or by existing partners, this scale can create short‑term needs for event logistics, temporary infrastructure, accessibility services, technology, and security support, and offers vendors a chance to engage on last‑mile services or legacy projects tied to inclusion, health, and community outreach.

ESPN is the broadcast partner; University support helps reduce Games’ costs by approximately 1.5M according to the presentation, indicating in‑kind and discounted services.

University Of Minnesota-Crookston2026 Special Olympics USA Games facilities and operations at the University

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