Now accepting applications from outstanding students ages 14–17 from across the country.
Applications are now open for the 2026 Patriot Games — a national competition for outstanding high school students ages 14–17.
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Freedom 250 Presents Know An Outstanding High School Student?Encourage Them To Apply For The 2026 Patriot Games —◆— Ages 14–17 | National Competition
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Dear Friend, Know an outstanding high school student? Encourage them to apply for the 2026 Patriot Games — a national athletic competition built to spotlight the best of the next generation of Americans.
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Applications are now open for the 2026 Patriot Games, a national athletic competition built to spotlight outstanding high school students from across the country. If you know a student between the ages of 14 and 17 who has what it takes, share this with them and encourage them to Apply TODAY! Freedom 250 is seeking outstanding young Americans from states, territories, and tribal nations to participate, inspire, and show the character and determination that define the next generation of American leaders, competitors, and champions. Selected students will compete in a series of high-intensity challenges designed to test strength, speed, agility, teamwork, resilience, and leadership. To apply, students should submit eligibility information using the link in this email. Selected applicants will advance through additional screening and verification rounds before finalists are chosen.
Event Details |
Who Can Apply |
High school students ages 14–17 |
Competition Dates |
August 9–11, 2026; participant arrivals begin August 7–8 |
Opportunity |
$250,000 scholarship prize pool awarded to one male and one female champion |
Broadcast |
Coverage will stream on the ESPN App and culminate in a one-hour ESPN on ABC primetime special on Thursday, August 13 |
Competition Format |
A series of high-intensity challenges designed to test strength, speed, agility, teamwork, resilience, and leadership |
How To Apply |
Students should submit eligibility information using the application link in this email |
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Program Highlights |
Applications are open now — Apply TODAY! National athletic competition for high school students ages 14–17 High-intensity challenges testing strength, speed, agility, teamwork, resilience, and leadership Open to outstanding young Americans from states, territories, and tribal nations $250,000 scholarship prize pool Coverage streaming on the ESPN App with an ESPN on ABC primetime special |
Why Share This |
The 2026 Patriot Games are designed for students who want to do more than compete. This is a chance for them to represent their hometown, show the country what determination, resilience, teamwork, and pride look like in the next generation — and compete for a $250,000 scholarship prize pool. If you know a student who should be considered, please share the application link and encourage them to apply today. |
What Happens Next |
Applications will be reviewed by the Freedom 250, 2026 Patriot Games Selection Committee. Selected applicants will move through additional screening and verification rounds before finalists are chosen. |
Applications are open now. Know an outstanding high school student? Share this opportunity with them and encourage them to Apply TODAY!
The Freedom 250 Team |
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