Ohio Senior Olympics is the organization sanctioned by the National Senior Games Association to oversee the Senior Games movement in Ohio. The event fosters camaraderie, sportsmanship, and healthy competition among athletes 50+ years old, promoting an active lifestyle and overall well-being.

The 2026 Ohio Senior Olympics will count as a qualifier for the 2027 Nationals in Tulsa Oklahoma. The National Senior Games takes place every two years. The Ohio Senior Olympics does not require qualification to participate in the state games.

The 2027 National Senior Games presented by Humana will be held in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Competitions will be held from June 30 to July 11.

Here’s some info to stay up to date:

• Registration opens Oct. 22, 2026, for all sports except pickleball, which begins Jan. 28, 2027.

• Ohio Senior Olympics will be submitting all results to the National Senior Games Association for verification. All OSO athletes will receive confirmation from the National Senior Games Association. Click HERE to see the current games result status.

• Competition Schedule

• National Games Sports and Venues

• Travel and Hotel Accommodations

2026 Ohio Senior Olympics

The 2026 Ohio Senior Olympics Games have officially come to an end, and what an incredible year it has been!

Congratulations to all of our athletes! We are proud of every athlete who competed, challenged themselves, supported fellow competitors, and showed us what it means to be Forever in the Game. We had a Record-Breaking Year! This year, we welcomed a record 2,000 athletes to the Ohio Senior Olympics! Thank you for making 2026 one of our biggest and most exciting seasons yet.

2026 Results - Be sure to visit each sport page to see the 2026 results and celebrate the accomplishments of our athletes. Results will be updated as soon as possible.

Thank you to all of our athletes, volunteers, officials, partners, sponsors, and supporters who helped make the 2026 Ohio Senior Olympics possible. We couldn't do it without you!

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