The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games Welcomes Target as Platinum Partner and Official Tennis Sponsor
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 23, 2025--
The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games is welcoming Target as a Platinum Partner and the official Tennis sponsor. The partnership represents a significant investment in one of the country's largest celebrations of ability, unity and achievement – set to bring more than 3,000 athletes, thousands of coaches and volunteers and tens of thousands of fans to the Twin Cities, June 20–26, 2026.
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As the official Tennis sponsor of the 2026 USA Games, Target will help bring together more than 80 Special Olympics athletes and Unified partners as they compete in singles, doubles and Unified doubles matches at the University of Minnesota.
As the official Tennis sponsor, Target's support will help bring together more than 80 Special Olympics athletes and Unified partners as they compete in singles, doubles and Unified doubles matches at the Baseline Tennis Center on the University of Minnesota campus.
'Target is proud to become a Platinum Partner of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games,' said Kiera Fernandez, Executive Vice President and Chief Community and Stakeholder Engagement Officer, Target Corporation. 'Our team members across the country are inspired by the determination and spirit of these athletes, and we look forward to engaging in volunteerism and celebrating their incredible achievements – right here in our hometown. This partnership gives us an opportunity to support inclusivity for all and a movement that uplifts so many.'
Target has a longstanding commitment to strengthening and serving the more than 2,000 communities where it operates. It joins U.S. Bank, Wells Fargo, Worldwide Technology and others as official partners of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games.
'It's hard to imagine hosting the 2026 USA Games without Target by our side,' said Christy Sovereign, CEO of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games.' As a company with deep Minnesota roots and a long tradition of community leadership, Target's partnership is incredibly meaningful to us, and their commitment to supporting our mission sends a powerful message of support to every athlete, family and fan. We can't wait to create lasting change together.'
The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games will be one of the largest sporting events in the U.S. that year, bringing together thousands of athletes of all abilities, coaches, volunteers and fans from all 50 states. To learn more about the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, please visit 2026specialolympicsusagames.org.
About Target Corporation
Minneapolis-based Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) serves guests at nearly 2,000 stores and at Target.com, with the purpose of helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. Since 1946, Target has given 5% of its profit to communities, which today equals millions of dollars a week. Additional company information can be found by visiting the corporate website and press center.
About Special Olympics USA Games
The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games – scheduled for June 20-26, 2026, across Minnesota's Twin Cities with sports competitions at the University of Minnesota and the National Sports Center in Blaine – is a national celebration of inclusivity, changing perceptions and the ability of the human spirit rising above limitations. The USA Games, with co-presenting partners Jersey Mike's Subs and UnitedHealthcare, will be one of the biggest U.S. sporting events of the year, drawing tens of thousands of fans to celebrate the ability of over 3,000 incredible athletes from all 50 states as they compete in 16 Olympic-type team and individual sports. As a state with a long history of championing inclusion, the USA Games now brings an unrivaled opportunity to Minnesota and beyond to spark new energy around the Special Olympics movement and create a lasting legacy of positive change.
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