Colorado Springs Awarded 2028 State Games of America

Colorado Springs has been awarded the 2028 State Games of America by the National Congress of State Games. The event, which will be organized by the Colorado Springs Sports Corporation, will be held July 14–16, 2028, and is expected to attract more than 12,500 athletes from across the country.

The multisport festival is a chance for amateur athletes nationwide to compete in a diverse lineup of competitions, drawing more than 18,500 spectators and more than 1,000 out-of-town athletes, and resulting in an estimated $8 million economic impact to Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region.

The National Congress of State Games established the nationwide competition in 1999. Colorado Springs previously hosted the biennial competition in 2005, 2007 and 2009. The 2028 edition will mark a record fourth time hosting the event since its inception.

“Hosting the 2028 State Games of America in the same year as the LA28 Olympics is just awesome,” said Megan Leatham, president and chief executive officer of the Colorado Springs Sports Corporation. “It’s a huge year for sports in the U.S., and we’re honored to bring thousands of athletes to Colorado Springs—Olympic City USA. This is their moment to shine, and we can’t wait to host them all in our great city.”

Athletes can expect over 35 sports to be on the program, including archery, figure skating, pickleball, swimming, and track and field. The Colorado Springs Sports Corporation will oversee the full competition schedule and event logistics.

“The State Games of America is the signature event of the National Congress of State Games, which brings together athletes of all ages and abilities from across the country” said National Congress of State Games President Kevin Cummings. “With its passion for amateur sports, a wealth of quality venues, and outstanding cultural attractions to entertain participants off the field of play, Olympic City USA is well positioned to host the 2028 State Games of America and provide participants with a quality and memorable experience.”

The U.S. Air Force Academy is expected to serve as a primary venue for competition.

“We are incredibly excited that the Air Force Academy will serve as a primary competition venue for the 2028 State Games of America,” said Nathan Pine, director of athletics at the Air Force Academy. “Supporting youth and amateur sports is core to our mission, and hosting a national event of this scale aligns perfectly with our values of leadership, excellence, and community. We look forward to welcoming athletes from across the country to our campus and helping deliver an unforgettable experience.”

The 2026 State Games of America will be staged in State College, Pennsylvania. The NCSG previously announced Salt Lake City as the host in 2030.