Special Olympics National Summer Games 2025
Thousands of Special Olympics athletes, coaches, families and fans will be taking over Christchurch during the National Summer Games

Special Olympics National Summer Games
Heading back to Christchurch for the first time in 20 years on 10-14 December 2025, the National Summer Games are the pinnacle event for athletes with an intellectual disability in New Zealand every four years, and the largest inclusive sports event in the country with over 1400 athletes, their coaches and support crew.
Date:
10-14 December 202
Location: Ngā Puna Wai will host multiple competitions next year and is one of the eight venues that will host athletes competing in 11 different sports. That will include the brand-new Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre that will host the swimming and basketball competitions.