Competitions & State Games
State Games Special Olympics New Mexico offers 4 State Games (statewide competitions) yearly. Seasonally, athletes train and compete within their Area leading up to State Games. Click on one of our State Games below to learn more.
Spirit of New Mexico Tournament
2026 Spirit of New Mexico Tournament
General Information
Chapter Dates: February 27 – February 28 2026
City: Farmington
Venue: McGee Park
Season Opens: December 27, 2025
Season Length: 10 Weeks
Sports: Poly Hockey Team, Individual Skills, Cornhole
2026 Master Schedule
2026 Poly Hockey Competition Schedule
2026 Individual Skills Competition Compressed
2026 Cornhole Competition Schedule
State Summer Games
2026 State Summer Games
General Information
Chapter Dates: May 29 – May 31 2026
City: Albuquerque
Venue: UNM Track and Field Stadium, The Fieldhouse,
Season Opens: March 7, 2026
Season Length: 13 Weeks
Sports: Athletics, Bocce, Unified Flag Football, Unified Volleyball
Tri-Sport Classic
2026 Tri-Sport Classic
General Information
Chapter Dates: August 28-31, 2026
City: Albuquerque
Venues: Santa Ana Golf Course, Santa Ana Starlight Lanes, The Fieldhouse
Season Opens: June 6, 2026
Season Length: 13 Weeks
Sports: Golf (L1, L1.5, L2), Bowling, Basketball
Holiday Classic
2026 Holiday Classic
General Information
Chapter Dates: November 20-21, 2026
City: Las Cruces
Venue: Las Cruces Natatorium, Hadley Sport Complex, Convention Center
Season Opens: September 5, 2026
Season Length: 12 Weeks
Sports: Swimming and Unified Softball