Is there a way to participate in the National Senior Games if I’m unable to qualify?
Basketball Shooting Skills, Beach Volleyball, Bocce, Billiards, Cornhole, Climbing, Cycling Recumbent Time Trials & Recumbent Road Races, Disc Golf, Flag Football, Golf Scramble, Non-Ambulatory Pickleball Singles, Powerlifting, Power Walk, 1-Mile Road Race, Tai Chi and Triathlon Relay are offered as “Open Sports/Events” for the 2027 National Senior Games. Qualification is not required for Open Sports/Events;
When are the next National Senior Games?
The next National Senior Games will be in Tulsa, Oklahoma, June 30-July 11, 2027.
How do I qualify for the 2027 National Senior Games?
**Click Here for Qualifying Information To qualify for the National Senior Games, an athlete must be 50 years of age in a qualifying year and meet the qualification standards for the sport at a Qualifying State Senior Games that is an NSGA Member Organization. You may qualify through the state you live in, or any
I medaled at the 2025 National Senior Games. Does that automatically qualify me for the 2027 National Games?
No. Qualification is not automatic based on medaling at the previous National Senior Games. You must qualify for each National Senior Games by meeting the qualifying criteria as specified in the NSGA Rulebook.
Between the Qualifying State Senior Games and the National Games I will change age brackets. With which age group do I qualify and compete at Nationals?
At the Qualifying State Senior Games you will compete in the age group for your current age at the time of the State Senior Games (some states use different dates within the year to determine their age groups, so if you have a question please check with the state). When you register for Nationals, our
When/where will my State Games be held and what events are offered?
For a complete list of dates and contact info for State Games, CLICK HERE. You will need to contact the state(s) you are interested in to find out which sports/events are offered.
My state does not offer a certain event which I want to qualify in to go to Nationals. How can I qualify?
You have two options – through ‘Limited Events’ or through another State Senior Games: 1. ‘Limited Events’ – 20K or 40K Cycling, Pole Vault, Road Race, Triathlon, Non-Ambulatory Bowling and Non-Ambulatory Shuffleboard are considered “limited” events. Please refer to Rule “D” in the National Senior Games Rulebook on how to qualify using limited events. Click