On behalf of White House Task Force 250, students (age 14 – 17) are cordially invited to apply for the 2026 Patriot Games—a national competition celebrating exceptional student athletes.
Students will compete alongside young Americans from across the country for $250,000 in scholarship awards on August 9 – 11, and coverage will stream on the ESPN App and culminate in a one-hour primetime ESPN on ABC special on Thursday, Aug 13.
Applications are due July 10, 2026. Applying is simple.
Students must submit a short video sharing their story, their accomplishments, and why they want to compete in the 2026 Patriot Games.
Male and female athletes will be selected to represent their home state or territory on a national stage as they compete in a series of high-intensity challenges designed to test strength, speed, agility, teamwork, resilience, and leadership. Over the course of the competition, athletes will face a series of demanding physical and mental challenges, culminating in the crowning of one male and one female Patriot Games champion.
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