Special Olympics Canada Summer Games wrap up Saturday in Medicine Hat
Medal events in basketball, bocce, soccer and tenpin bowling close out the week-long national competition as Ribfest and other weekend events also run in the city.
The 2026 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games conclude Saturday in Medicine Hat after a week of competition that began Monday, drawing athletes, coaches, mission staff and families from across Canada. Saturday's schedule is packed with medal finals: basketball gold-medal games run at Medicine Hat High School starting at 8 a.m., bocce finals begin at Big Marble Go Centre at 8 a.m., soccer medal games take place at the Big Marble Go Centre soccer pitch through the morning, and tenpin bowling wraps up with all-event all-around awards at Medicine Hat College at 9 a.m.
Weather has been a factor for outdoor events, with rain affecting competition through the week. Friday is forecast for showers ending near noon with a chance of an afternoon thunderstorm and a high of 18 C, before conditions improve. Saturday is expected to clear with a high of 24 C, and Sunday should be sunny with a high of 27 C.
Beyond the Games, other weekend activities are running in Medicine Hat, including the Sunshine Trolley guided city tour, the Western Canada Ribfest Tour at Finlay Bridge, and the Botanicals Night Market on Friday featuring more than 15 vendors.
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