ESPN reveals Patriot Games schedule with dodgeball, kickball

The streaming partner of the 2026 Patriot Games announced Aug. 6 the competition schedule for the upcoming events.

The Patriot Games, organized by Freedom 250, will bring together teens from around the country representing states and territories in a days-long competition. It is part of President Donald Trump's vision for America's 250th Anniversary. Details about what competitions the kids will face have been sparse, even to the families traveling to Ohio for the games, multiple contestants told USA TODAY in interviews.