Evansville to Hosts 2026 Indiana State Games for Athletes Aged 50 and Up

Getting older presents a lot of challenges in life - I am experiencing more and more of them each year - many of which have to do with our bodies. Things just don't work like they used to, and that can be really tough to accept, especially if you are an athlete. Your mind may tell you to do one thing, but you quickly (and maybe even painfully) realize your body has other plans. I speak from experience - just ask me and my pulled hammies and quads.

Staying Competitive At Any Age

Just because we can't compete like we used to doesn't mean we have to give up on competition altogether; it just means we need to find the right people to compete against - and that's what the Indiana State Games does.

What Are The Indiana State Games?

The Indiana State Games offer Hoosier athletes ages 50 and up to compete in more than two dozen sporting events. The 2026 Indiana State Games are taking place here in Evansville starting June 9th. If you are turning 50 this year, you are eligible to compete against other athletes in your age group (five-year increments) and gender. If you finish in the top four, you could be on your way to the National Senior Games, being held in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 2027.

Sports and Events You Can Choose From

Just about anything you can think of, from super-competitive events to those considered a bit more recreational.

• Archery
• Badminton
• Basketball 3 on 3
• Billiards
• Bowling
• Card Games & Chess
• Chair Volleyball
• Celebration of Athletes Dinner
• Climbing
• Cornhole
• Cycling
• Disc Golf - All Ages - Fundraiser Event
• Friend of the Games
• Golf
• Line Dance
• MEMBERSHIP OF INDIANA STATE GAMES
• Pickleball
• Powerlifting
• Power Walk
• Racquetball
• Road Race 5K & 10K
• Shuffleboard
• Skeet & Trap Shooting
• Swimming
• Table Tennis
• Tennis
• Track & Field - TWO DAY EVENT
• Triathlon
• Trivia Night - Fundraiser - Ages 21 & Over
• Volleyball

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If you’re ready to compete, your first step is to visit IndianaStateGames.org and fill out the online registration form. You can choose to register yourself or even a team of athletes, but you'd better do it soon, these events are first-come, first-served.