Important- Please read attached document for host city requirements before reaching out.

The Mission of the State Games of America is to:
 Provide wholesome avenues for positive, personal development through sports and activity
 Promote a national program of amateur-athletic competitions based on medal winners of
NCSG-member events
 Promote participation in amateur sports by citizens of all ages and skill levels
 Promote better overall health and fitness among citizens

Benefits of Hosting the State Games of America
 Showcase your city, its facilities and local attractions
 Generate civic pride in your community through volunteer opportunities with the event
 Influx of thousands of athletes, family members, and friends into your city for 3-4 days
 National and local media coverage for your city, sports commission and CVB
 Estimated economic impact around $5,000,000
 Opportunity to host Opening Ceremonies for around 5,000-10,000 athletes & spectators
 Earn the respect of sports enthusiasts nationwide by demonstrating your ability to host a
national level multi-sport festival

2026/2028 State Games of America

The National Congress of State Games (NCSG) is a membership organization comprised of 30 Summer State Games and 10 Winter State Games organizations and a member of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee's Afflilate Organizations Council.  The mission of the NCSG is to support State Games member organizations in the promotion of health, fitness and character building through multi-sport competitions and physical activities. The NCSG was created in 1986, to serve as the official association of the State Games Organizations.

State Games provide a motivational goal for all athletes within the state in which they are organized. Recreational and competitive events alike are offered in most states, so whether participants compete for the fun of it or as the first step to their ultimate dream, there's something for everybody in the State Games. The State Games movement dates back to 1978.

Each year nearly 200,000 athletes of all ages, backgrounds and skill levels take part in State Games competitions nationwide. An additional 1.2 million spectators attend State Games events, made possible by the work of thousands of coaches, parents, officials, sponsors and more than 100,000 volunteers.

In addition to staging multi-sport athletic competitions each year, State Games organizations impact their communities through a variety of programs including character development and sportsmanship programs, tobacco prevention campaigns, drug awareness activities, wellness programs, efforts to assist underprivileged and disadvantaged youth, as well as a number of scholarship programs.

Proud member of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee - Affilate Organizations Council

2026/2028 State Games of America

All Ages Tournament

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