New Pop-Up Opens for 2026 Special Olympics USA at the Mall of America

A cool, new pop-up shop has officially opened at the Mall of America. It's in preparation for and celebration of a big event that will be hosted in Minnesota next summer.

Coming to Minnesota in June of 2026 is the Special Olympics USA Games!

The games will take place June 20th-26th, 2026, but prior to the Games (and prior to the holidays), there's a Special Olympics pop-up shop that's now open at MOA.

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Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota for 2026

The Mall of America writes on their website that the Special Olympics USA Games will hold "sports competitions at the University of Minnesota and the National Sports Center in Blaine".

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The Games are "a national celebration of inclusivity, changing perceptions and the ability of the human spirit rising above limitations."

Winners of the USA Games will be entered into a drawing and selected at random for a chance to move on to the Special Olympics World Games.

Mall of America Special Olympics Pop-Up Shop

At the MOA pop-up shop, you can get 2026 Special Olympics USA apparel, special partner collaborations, and limited-edition holiday items. You can find it on the second level on the north side of the mall.

There will also be appearances from Special Olympic athletes and Champ, "a golden retriever therapy dog serving as the official mascot for the Games."

Also at the shop, you can learn more about the USA Games and learn about volunteering, too.

Around 10,000 volunteers will help make the USA Games happen. If you'd like more details about volunteering for the 2026 Games, you can stop by the store or check out the 2026 Games website for more details. The volunteer sign-up comes out in January.