President Trump announced the launch of the “Patriot Games,” a new athletic competition for high school athletes across the nation as part of the United States’ 250th birthday celebration. The event will feature one male and one female athlete from each state and territory, with no co-ed competition allowed.
The “Patriot Games” will be a four-day event showcasing the talent of young athletes and will not include men competing in women’s sports, following the “Keeping Men out of Women’s Sports” executive order signed by the president earlier in the year.
Freedom 250, the organization behind the celebration, described the event as a showcase of young American talent that will set the stage for future generations. The competition will highlight male and female high school athletes from every state and territory.
The exact details of the “Patriot Games,” including the host location and specific athletic events, have yet to be revealed.
As part of America’s 250th birthday celebration, other events such as a national prayer gathering, a parade of tall ships, and a fireworks celebration are also scheduled. President Trump reiterated his plans to build the National Garden of American Heroes, honoring the nation’s greatest figures.
2026 is set to be a year of celebration and honor for America, showcasing the nation’s glory and history.

