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May 26th - 28th, 2026
The London Police Service is proud to host the 2026 Special Olympics Ontario School Championships. Throughout the 2025–2026 academic year, more than 10,000 high school athletes across the province competed for the honour of representing their school and community at this prestigious provincial event.
As the flagship event of the Special Olympics Ontario Unified Champion Schools program, the School Championships promote inclusion, leadership, and school engagement through sport. Taking place May 26th-28th, the 2026 School Championships will welcome over 1,100 students and educators from across the province, coming together to compete and celebrate the power of inclusive sport.
Be a part of an athlete's achievement
Be a part of a draft that celebrates inclusion and diversity! Donate today to help an athlete achieve their dreams and compete at the 2026 School Championships.
Donors who pledge $2,500 or more will:
- Know 100% of their donation helped fund an entire school's participation in a once-in-a-lifetime event.
- Be recognized on the School Championships website.
- Receive digital content recognizing your contribution that you can post on your social channels.
We're excited to expand the number of student athletes involved at this year's Provincial School Championships with our inaugural Young Champions Day! This event is exclusively for grade 5-8 students from London, Chatham, and Brantford Area Schools, allowing local elementary school students a preview of what they can expect when they enter high school!
Both Special Olympics Athletes and their Unified Partners will enjoy a pep rally, a fun zone with various activities, a bocce tournament, a dance, and more!
Young Champions Day will be on Wednesday, May 27th, from 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM. See the full schedule for more details.
Schedule
9:00 – 9:45 AM
Pep Rally & Fun Zone
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Bocce Tournament
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Lunch
12:00 – 1:00 PM
Dance Party
Youth Leadership Summit
Special Olympics Ontario is thrilled to host the Youth Leadership Summit as part of the 2026 School Championships! This exciting event will bring together over 40 student leaders from across Ontario for a weekend of leadership development, workshops, and seminars. Co-hosted by the Unified Leadership Council, this summit is the perfect opportunity for students to grow as leaders, connect with peers, and help make schools across the province more inclusive spaces. This event will include both Unified Partners and Special Olympics Athletes.
Pick Your Fit for School Champs!
The 2026 School Champs clothing store is now live!
We have a range of shirts to browse so you can show your support for the Special Olympics Ontario School Championships!
Orders must be placed by May 16th, 2026!
Proud Hosts of the 2026 School Championships
Host Chapter
Host Service
Special Olympics Ontario Unified Champion School Programs and School Championships is made possible thanks to funding provided by the Government of Ontario.