State Summer Games
Presented by Jersey Mike's Subs
May 15-17, 2026
Lipscomb University | Robert A. Ring Indoor Soccer Arena (Franklin, TN) | Vanderbilt Recreation & Wellness Center (Aquatics)
This year's theme: Better Futures. Built Together.
Summer Games presented by Jersey Mike's Subs is our biggest event of the year! Join us as over 1,000 athletes and Unified partners compete in seven sports, including Aquatics, Athletics (Track & Field), Bocce, Powerlifting, Pickleball, Soccer and Volleyball. Other special events taking place throughout the weekend include the Lifepoint Health Opening Ceremony, Healthy Athletes, Young Athletes, Olympic Town, a victory celebration, group dinners and more!
VOLUNTEER
Volunteers are needed in a variety of roles. CLICK HERE to find a volunteer opportunity.
Lipscomb University | Robert A. Ring Indoor Soccer Arena (Franklin, TN) | Vanderbilt Recreation & Wellness Center (Aquatics)
This year's theme: Better Futures. Built Together.
Summer Games presented by Jersey Mike's Subs is our biggest event of the year! Join us as over 1,000 athletes and Unified partners compete in seven sports, including Aquatics, Athletics (Track & Field), Bocce, Powerlifting, Pickleball, Soccer and Volleyball. Other special events taking place throughout the weekend include the Lifepoint Health Opening Ceremony, Healthy Athletes, Young Athletes, Olympic Town, a victory celebration, group dinners and more!
VOLUNTEER
Volunteers are needed in a variety of roles. CLICK HERE to find a volunteer opportunity.
General Schedule
Click the arrow to open each daily schedule | For Awards Ceremony Schedules, please see Sport Specific Schedules. More details to come!
Friday, May 15
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Advance Persons Meeting, 1891 Club (Bennett Campus Center)
3:00 p.m.
Powerlifting Weigh-Ins Start, Lipscomb Academy Weight Room
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Dinner Window, Bison Cafe (Bennett Campus Center - Second Floor)
5:15 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Law Enforcement Torch Run Arrival on Campus
6:15 p.m.
Opening Ceremony Parade of Athletes Line-Up, Allen Arena Parking Garage
6:45 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Opening Ceremony presented by Lifepoint Health, Allen Arena
Advance Persons Meeting, 1891 Club (Bennett Campus Center)
3:00 p.m.
Powerlifting Weigh-Ins Start, Lipscomb Academy Weight Room
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Dinner Window, Bison Cafe (Bennett Campus Center - Second Floor)
5:15 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Law Enforcement Torch Run Arrival on Campus
6:15 p.m.
Opening Ceremony Parade of Athletes Line-Up, Allen Arena Parking Garage
6:45 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Opening Ceremony presented by Lifepoint Health, Allen Arena
Saturday, May 16
6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Breakfast Window, Bison Cafe (Bennett Campus Center - Second Floor)
8:00 a.m.
Powerlifting Competition Starts, Lipscomb Academy Weight Room
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Healthy Athletes Open, Bennett Campus Center
9:00 a.m.
Bocce Doubles Competition Starts, Lipscomb University Intramural Field
9:00 a.m.
Track & Field Competition Starts, Lipscomb Academy Track
9:00 a.m.
Pickleball Competition Starts, Student Activities Center
9:00 a.m.
Unified Volleyball Competition Starts, Lipscomb Academy Gymnasiums
9:00 a.m.
Soccer Competition Starts, Robert A. Ring Indoor Soccer Arena
9:00 a.m.
Young Athletes, Lipscomb University Intramural Field
10:00 a.m.
Swimming Competition Starts
10:45 a.m.
Junior Athletes, Lipscomb University Intramural Field
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lunch Window, Venue Specific or Olympic Town
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Olympic Town Open, Bison Square
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Merchandise Sales, Bison Square
12:00 p.m.
Awards Ceremonies Start, Venue Specific or Collins Auditorium
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Dinner Window, Bison Cafe (Bennett Campus Center - Second Floor)
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Victory Celebration, Student Activities Center
Breakfast Window, Bison Cafe (Bennett Campus Center - Second Floor)
8:00 a.m.
Powerlifting Competition Starts, Lipscomb Academy Weight Room
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Healthy Athletes Open, Bennett Campus Center
9:00 a.m.
Bocce Doubles Competition Starts, Lipscomb University Intramural Field
9:00 a.m.
Track & Field Competition Starts, Lipscomb Academy Track
9:00 a.m.
Pickleball Competition Starts, Student Activities Center
9:00 a.m.
Unified Volleyball Competition Starts, Lipscomb Academy Gymnasiums
9:00 a.m.
Soccer Competition Starts, Robert A. Ring Indoor Soccer Arena
9:00 a.m.
Young Athletes, Lipscomb University Intramural Field
10:00 a.m.
Swimming Competition Starts
10:45 a.m.
Junior Athletes, Lipscomb University Intramural Field
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lunch Window, Venue Specific or Olympic Town
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Olympic Town Open, Bison Square
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Merchandise Sales, Bison Square
12:00 p.m.
Awards Ceremonies Start, Venue Specific or Collins Auditorium
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Dinner Window, Bison Cafe (Bennett Campus Center - Second Floor)
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Victory Celebration, Student Activities Center
Sunday, May 17
6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Breakfast Window, Bison Cafe (Bennett Campus Center - Second Floor)
8:00 a.m.
Bocce Team Competition Starts, Lipscomb University Intramural Field
8:00 a.m.
Powerlifting Competition Starts, Lipscomb Academy Weight Room
8:00 a.m.
Track & Field Competition Starts, Lipscomb Academy Track
9:00 a.m.
Pickleball Competition Starts, Student Activities Center
9:00 a.m.
Unified Volleyball Competition Starts, Lipscomb Academy Gymnasiums
9:00 a.m.
Awards Ceremonies Start, Venue Specific or Collins Auditorium
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Healthy Athletes Open, Bennett Campus Center
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Olympic Town Open, Bison Square
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Merchandise Sales, Bison Square
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lunch Window, Venue Specific or Olympic Town
12:00 p.m.
Dorm Checkout, 1891 Club at Bennett Campus Center
Breakfast Window, Bison Cafe (Bennett Campus Center - Second Floor)
8:00 a.m.
Bocce Team Competition Starts, Lipscomb University Intramural Field
8:00 a.m.
Powerlifting Competition Starts, Lipscomb Academy Weight Room
8:00 a.m.
Track & Field Competition Starts, Lipscomb Academy Track
9:00 a.m.
Pickleball Competition Starts, Student Activities Center
9:00 a.m.
Unified Volleyball Competition Starts, Lipscomb Academy Gymnasiums
9:00 a.m.
Awards Ceremonies Start, Venue Specific or Collins Auditorium
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Healthy Athletes Open, Bennett Campus Center
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Olympic Town Open, Bison Square
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Merchandise Sales, Bison Square
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lunch Window, Venue Specific or Olympic Town
12:00 p.m.
Dorm Checkout, 1891 Club at Bennett Campus Center
2026 State Summer Games Event Guide
Healthy Athletes Registration
HODs and Coaches: Please register your athletes for a time slot using the links below. Arrive at your scheduled time, and our team will help guide each delegate to the screenings that best match their needs.
Fit Feet
Saturday & Sunday
Healthy Hearing
Saturday & Sunday
Opening Eyes
Saturday ONLY
Special Smiles
Saturday ONLY
Strong Minds
Saturday & Sunday
2026 Campus Map
Daily Schedules By Sport
CLICK BELOW TO VIEW THE SCHEDULE
Aquatics
Vanderbilt Recreation & Wellness Center
Athletics
Reese Smith Athletic Complex
Bocce
Lipscomb Intramural Field
Powerlifting
Lipscomb Academy Weight Room
Pickleball
Lipscomb University Student Activities Center
Unified Volleyball
Lipscomb Academy Gymnasiums
Soccer
Robert A. Ring Indoor Soccer Arena - Franklin
Thank You To Our Partners
Olympic Town Partners
Summer Games Resources
2024 Lifepoint Health Opening Ceremonies
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