LOCATION
Las Vegas, NV
Countdown to opening ceremony
june 22, 2026
LOCATION
Las Vegas, NV
why vfa summer games?
The VFA Summer Games exist for one reason: to protect and elevate young athletes.
Sudden cardiac arrest is the leading medical cause of death in student athletes and on school campuses, often occurring with no warning signs. The Games utilize youth sports as a powerful platform to raise awareness, normalize heart screenings, and educate families, coaches, and communities on prevention.
Every participating athlete receives a free heart screening, making the VFA Summer Games not just a sporting event, but a proactive youth cardiac health initiative wrapped in an unforgettable experience.
More Than a Tournament.
A Full-Scale Athlete Experience.
June 22, 2026
Opening Ceremony & Kickoff
- Citywide kickoff celebration welcoming athletes and families
- Athlete check-in and welcome experience
- Torch Ceremony and Athlete Parade
- Live entertainment featuring an energizing cover band + activities
- Giveaways & more
June 24–26, 2026
Let the Games Begin
- Competitive play across 14 sports
- Advancement rounds leading toward finals
- Recognition and celebration at every level of competition
June 26, 2026
Finals & Closing Celebration
- Championship finals and athlete recognition
- Citywide Closing Celebration at Cowabunga Bay Water Park
- Glow-in-the-dark festivities
- Limited capacity
COMPETE ATHLETE EXPERIENCE
- Entry to the Opening Ceremony and festivities for the athlete plus one adult guardian
- Official sport registration and participation in three days of competition
- NIL education and athlete brand exposure opportunities
- Glow-in-the-dark Cowabunga Bay Water Park experience for early registrants
- Free heart screening
- Premium athlete swag bag including High-tech DNA Vibe Jazz Band red light recovery device for every athlete
Opening Ceremony Live concert
24K Magic Bruno mars tribute
OPENING CEREMONY. CLOSING NIGHT. MEMEORIABLE EXPERIENCE
The VFA Summer Games are more than games on a schedule.
We open the week with a high-energy Opening Ceremony featuring live music, lights, and a concert-style experience that brings thousands of athletes and families together in one moment.
Throughout the week, athletes compete, connect, and experience what it feels like to be part of something bigger than their sport.
We close with a bold, unforgettable celebration — music, recognition, and a citywide send-off that turns the final night into a memory athletes will carry long after the medals are packed away.
This is not just a tournament.
This is the VFA Summer Games.
KEY EVENTS
OF THE GAME
SPEICAL EVENTS +
Opening Ceremony
Athlete Parade
Athlete Village
Medal Ceremony
Closing Night Party
sports+
- Vault
- Balance Beam
- Floor Exercise
- 50m Freestyle
- 100m Freestyle
- 100m Backstroke
- 100m Butterfly
- Single
- 100 Meter
- 200 Meter
- 400 Meter
- 800 Meter
- 1600 Meter
Register to compete
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VOLUNTEER
Help bring the VFA Summer Games 2026 to life!
We’re looking for volunteers, officials, and event staff to make this unforgettable for our athletes and community.
