Event
Sunday, November 8 · 8:00 p.m.
Opening Ceremony
The night the Invitational Games officially begin, with all eight delegations parading in ahead of the first day of competition at Parque Estadio Nacional.
Events and Programs
In addition to the athletic competitions, from November 7 to 12, the Special Olympics Invitational Games will feature ceremonies, programs, and social gatherings for the athletes, their families, and all attendees who come to the Parque Estadio Nacional.
Invitational Games
Events and Programs
Event
Event
Thursday, November 12 · 7:00 p.m.
Closing Ceremony
Once competition wraps up, athletes from every delegation come together to close the Invitational Games and look ahead to the 2027 World Games, the first ever held in Latin America.
Program
Monday, November 9 to Thursday, November 12November 9–12
Fans in the Stands
Schools, universities, companies, sports clubs and community organizations come out in groups to fill the stands and cheer on athletes from every delegation during competition.
Program
Saturday, November 7 to Thursday, November 12November 7–12
Special Olympics Healthy Athletes®
Free health screenings across seven disciplines for athletes from every delegation, plus an open day for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are not competing in the Games.
