Calling All Young CNMI Athletes: Apply for the 2026 Patriot Games
As we continue celebrating America’s 250th birthday, the 2026 Patriot Games will bring together some of the nation’s most outstanding young athletes for a one-of-a-kind competition celebrating strength, resilience, teamwork, and leadership. Students ages 14-17 from across the country, including the CNMI, are invited to apply for the opportunity to represent their home state or territory on a national stage. Selected athletes will compete in a series of physical and mental challenges, with the competition culminating in the crowning of one male and one female Patriot Games champion. Each champion will receive $125,000 in scholarship funding. The competition will take place August 9-11, 2026, with coverage streaming on the ESPN App and culminating in a one-hour primetime special airing on ABC on August 13. Participation includes an all-expense-paid trip for each selected athlete and one chaperone. We encourage all eligible CNMI student athletes to consider this incredible opportunity to showcase your talent, represent our islands, and be part of a historic celebration of America’s next generation of leaders. Apply today and share your story!
