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State Summer Games
June 17 - June 21
June 17-21, 2026 State Summer Games-Las Cruces, NM
RESULTS LINK: 2026 STATE SUMMER GAMES PRELIMINARY RESULTS PAGE, Click Here
LINK: 2026 Athlete’s Registration Booklet, Click Here
LINK: 2026 ONLINE Registration for Athletes, Click Here
LINK: 2026 ENTRY FORM for Athletes, Click Here
LINK: ATHLETE Scholarship Application
LINK: Summer Games COMPETITION SCHEDULE, Click Here
LINK: Summer Games SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE, Click Here
LINK: Summer Games HOTEL INFO, Click Here
LINK: Summer Games additional HOTEL INFO, Click Here
LINK: VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION for STATE SUMMER GAMES (Powerpoint), CLICK HERE
LINK: VOLUNTEER FOR THE 2026 SUMMER GAMES, CLICK HERE
LINK: VOLUNTEER FLYER FOR 2026 SUMMER GAMES, CLICK HERE
2026 New Mexico Senior Olympics
State Summer Games – Las Cruces
The 2026 New Mexico Senior Olympics State Summer Games are the premier multi-sport event of the year, welcoming athletes age 50 and better from New Mexico and across the country for five days of competition, celebration, and community.
The State Summer Games will be held June 17–21, 2026, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, with events hosted at the Las Cruces Convention Center, New Mexico State University, and additional venues throughout the city.
Why Compete in the State Summer Games?
The largest State Games event of the year
Over 20 sports offered across multiple venues
Open to in-state and out-of-state athletes
Part of New Mexico’s Unique Qualification System for the 2027 National Senior Games in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Official State Games medals awarded by age division and gender
A full Games experience, including ceremonies, athlete social, and health fair
Dates & Location
June 17–21, 2026
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Athlete Check-In and Game Headquarters will be located at the Las Cruces Convention Center.
Sports Offered
The State Summer Games feature one of the most diverse sport lineups in the region, including (but not limited to):
Air Gun
Archery
Badminton
Basketball Skills (Free Throw & 3-Point)
Billiards (8-Ball)
Cornhole
Cycling
Field Events (Track & Field)
Frisbee Accuracy & Distance
Golf
Pickleball
Powerlifting
Power Walk & Race Walk
Road Race Run
Shuffleboard
Soccer Accuracy Kick
Softball Distance Throw
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tai Chi (Exhibition)
Tennis
Track
LINK: Summer Games COMPETITION SCHEDULE, Click Here
LINK: Summer Games SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE, Click Here
Who Can Participate
Open to athletes age 50 and older
Five-year age divisions (50–54 through 100+)
Out-of-state athletes are welcome
Athletes may register for up to five (5) sports
Registration Information
Online and paper registration available
Registration fee includes the official State Games T-shirt
Registration deadlines apply — no late registration
Athletes must register in advance and sign the required liability waiver
New for 2026:
Athletes who register for both the State Winter Games and State Summer Games receive a discounted combined registration rate.
Athlete Experience
In addition to competition, athletes can enjoy:
Opening Ceremony
Athlete Social (ticketed event)
Health Fair
Sport information tables and on-site support
Multiple venues throughout Las Cruces and the NMSU campus
Qualifying for National Senior Games
The 2026 State Summer Games serve as a qualifying event for the 2027 National Senior Games.
Through New Mexico’s Unique Qualification System, athletes may qualify at two State Games sites, increasing opportunities while preserving fair competition.
Registration, schedules, venue details, and updates will be posted on this page as they become available.
For full event information and registration access, visit www.nmseniorolympics.org