The State Games of America
Olympic-style sports festival featuring athletes from across the nation
July 28 - August 2, 2026 | State College, PA
Hosted by the Keystone State Games | Powered by the National Congress of State Games
State College, Pennsylvania, the home of Penn State University, is the next host for the State Games of America (SGA) in 2026! The Keystone State Games, Happy Valley Sports & Entertainment Alliance, Happy Valley Adventure Bureau, and Penn State University are thrilled to welcome all of the State Games athletes from across the country to compete in Happy Valley, PA.
The State Games of America is part of the National Congress of State Games (NCSG), a membership organization comprised of 30 Summer State Games and 10 Winter State Games organizations. The NCSG is a member of the United States Olympic Committee’s Multi Sport Organizational Council. The mission of the NCSG is to support State Games member organizations in the promotion of health, fitness and character building through multi-sport competitions and physical activities all across the USA.
2026 SGA Partners
Keystone State Games
The mission of the Keystone State Games is to promote physical fitness, sports activity, and sportsmanship through amateur athletic competitions
Penn State University
At Penn State, success is fueled by curiosity, collaboration, and a drive to make a difference. Join our community—more than 788,000 strong—dedicated to shaping a better world through education, research, and service.
Happy Valley Adventure Bureau
There is always something going on in Happy Valley. The calendar is filled with marquee events, outdoor recreation competitions, festivals, sporting events, and arts performances throughout the year.
Happy Valley Sports and Entertainment Alliance
At the Happy Valley Sports & Entertainment Alliance, we are dedicated to enriching the Happy Valley, PA community through the power of sports and entertainment.
