More than 1,200 athletes from across the state will compete in Cornhole, Powerlifting, Soccer, Tennis, and Track & Field at the 2025 Special Olympics Wisconsin (SOWI) Summer Games, held at UW-Whitewater June 5-7. Several health-focused activities will complement Friday and Saturday competition, providing free oral, vision, podiatry, hearing, and fitness screenings.
The public is welcome to watch the competition and cheer on the participants.
UW-Whitewater Athletics Facilities (907 Schwager Dr.)
WHEN: Thursday, June 5
6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Parade of Athletes & Opening Ceremony – Perkins Stadium
Friday, June 6
8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Cornhole & Soccer competition – Kachel Fieldhouse
8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Track & Field competition – Foster Track
Saturday, June 7
8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Powerlifting, Tennis, & Soccer competition – Kachel Fieldhouse
8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Track & Field competition concludes – Foster Track
Summer Games is one of four Special Olympics Wisconsin State-level Games held throughout the year and one of nearly 200 sporting events held annually.
SOWI Summer Games returns to Whitewater for the third consecutive year. It is made possible by support from Jersey Mike’s; Knights of Columbus; Dunkin’; Delta Dental of Wisconsin Foundation; Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Wisconsin; Kriete Truck Centers; WisPact Foundation; Ho Chunk Gaming; Spartan Nash Foundation; and OUR TEAM partners Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Admirals, Milwaukee Brewers, and Milwaukee Bucks.
About Special Olympics Wisconsin
Special Olympics Wisconsin has empowered people with intellectual disabilities for more than 50 years, providing year-round sports training and competition, health and wellness programs, school-based inclusion initiatives, and leadership development. Learn more about how together we can create a more inclusive Wisconsin at SpecialOlympicsWisconsin.org.
