National Games – Special Olympics Belgium
National Games – Special Olympics Belgium
From 13 to 16 May 2026, East Belgium will be entirely dedicated to inclusive sport: for the first time in its history, the region is hosting the national Summer Games of "Special Olympics Belgium". The competitions will take place at the venues of Malmedy, Spa and Bütgenbach in the High Fens.
Date & time
13.05.2026 - 16.05.2026
Place
Malmedy, Bütgenbach, Eupen
More than 3,500 athletes with intellectual disabilities will take part in the competitions, supported by around 1,200 coaches and 2,000 volunteers per day. The programme features approximately 20 sports, including athletics, swimming, basketball and football.
The competitions take place, among other venues, at the following locations:
- Centre Sportif Malmedy, Avenue du Pont de Warche 1, 4960 Malmedy (Athletics, Football, Badminton, Bocce, Ceremonies & Olympic Village)
1b. Gym Club Malmedy, Avenue du Pont de Warche 11A, 4960 Malmedy (Gymnastics)
1c. S'Pace Malmedy, Avenue des Alliés 100, 4960 Malmedy (Bowling) - Centre ADEPS Spa, Avenue Amédée Hesse 41A, 4900 Spa (Adapted Physical Activities, Sports Games, Netball, Floorball, Tennis, Table Tennis)
- Lago Eupen, Hütte 56, 4700 Eupen (Swimming)
- Caserne Elsenborn, Lager Elsenborn Camp, 4750 Bütgenbach (Judo, Cycling, Triathlon)
- Sport- & Ferienpark Worriken, Worriken 9, 4750 Bütgenbach (Basketball, Triathlon)
- Cercle Équestre du Jonckeu, Laboru 3, 4910 Theux (Equestrian)
The full schedule, maps and practical information can be found in the official programme booklet.