Meet the
Special Olympics Champions App
For the 2026 USA Games, the challenge is clear: thousands of athletes, Heads of Delegations, coaches, volunteers, and fans needed a simple way to navigate shifting schedules, sprawling venues, and nonstop updates. Special Olympics USA Games Champions app app brings schedules, live wayfinding, results, and more into a single, role-based experience—so everyone always knows what’s next and can focus on enjoying the Games and celebrating the athletes.
Your Game Day Hub
Get Ready for the Action
The Dynamic Home screen personalizes the experience by surfacing what matters now—today’s schedule, upcoming events, results and awards, venue info, and priority notifications—tailored to each role (athlete, coach, HOD, volunteer, family). It features swipeable content and social inspired interactions that allow users to quickly celebrate athletes along their journey.
Your Game Day Hub
Get Ready for the Action
The Dynamic Home screen personalizes the experience by surfacing what matters now—today’s schedule, upcoming events, results and awards, venue info, and priority notifications—tailored to each role (athlete, coach, HOD, volunteer, family). It features swipeable content and social inspired interactions that allow users to quickly celebrate athletes along their journey.
YOUR WINNING LINEUP
Plan Your Perfect Games Experience
The scheduling feature brings every event and awards moment together, making it easy for users to see what's happening and build their own winning itinerary—all in one place.
THE SCOREBOARD
Your Gateway to the Games Results
See the Games come to life on the Results tab that pulls every score, placement, medal count and detailed statistics into one dynamic feed. Filter instantly by sport or division, follow your teams to track their climb up the standings, and watch events unfold as they happen. With results linked to your itinerary and real-time notifications, athletes, families, and coaches stay ahead of every heat, finish, and podium moment.
CHEER ATHLETES ON
Before, During, and After the Games
The Cheer feature brings the crowd closer than ever—fans and families can send real-time encouragement to participants and teams, amplifying energy and engagement throughout the Games.
AND EVEN MORE
powerful features at your fingertips
Healthy Athletes
Streamlines screenings with in‑app schedules and queue management, plus a Health Passport to track completion and next steps.
AI Powered Searching
Find events, venues, and answers with natural‑language, semantic search that understands context and location, not just keywords
Athlete Profiles
See an athlete's key details, events, and results in one place so athletes and fans can follow along easily.
Digital Credentials
Carry role‑based access on your phone for faster entry to venues and services throughout the Games.
Dynamic Maps
Navigate venues with live wayfinding to events and key locations, while viewing shuttle routes and bus stops to reach your destination quickly.
AI Profile Photos
Use moderated, AI‑enhanced profile photos to personalize accounts while keeping the community safe and welcoming.
Social Sharing
Athletes can share results, awards, and big moments directly from the app to celebrate with their family and friends!
Notifications
Receive timely updates on schedule changes, results, and reminders tailored to your role and itinerary.