The State Winter Games

On February 20–21, 2026, nearly 900 athletes from across New York came together in Rochester to compete, celebrate, and showcase the power of inclusion through sport. Across seven winter sports, athletes gave it their all—supported by a community that showed up in force and hundreds of volunteers who made the experience possible. Once again, Rochester took center stage for an unforgettable weekend filled with courage, competition, and joy.

On February 20–21, 2026, nearly 900 athletes from across New York came together in Rochester to compete, celebrate, and showcase the power of inclusion through sport. Across seven winter sports, athletes gave it their all—supported by a community that showed up in force and hundreds of volunteers who made the experience possible. Once again, Rochester took center stage for an unforgettable weekend filled with courage, competition, and joy.

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Students from Rochester Institute of Technology, including many from the School of Photographic Arts & Sciences, photographed the 2026 State Winter Games this year.
Students from Rochester Institute of Technology, including many from the School of Photographic Arts & Sciences, photographed the 2026 State Winter Games this year.
Thank you to our 2026 sponsorsThank you to our 2026 sponsors