We’re just days away from one of our favorite weekends of the year — the 2025 Fall Sports Classic! Athletes, Unified partners, coaches, and volunteers from across Utah will gather at Zions Bank Stadium and the Salt Lake Academy in Herriman for two days of competition, connection, and celebration.
From the precision of Bocce to the teamwork of Flag Football and the spirit of Cheer, the Fall Sports Classic brings together athletes of all abilities to give their best, support one another, and create moments that define what inclusion truly looks like in action.
A Weekend of Competition and Camaraderie
The Fall Sports Classic kicks off on Friday, November 7, with Flag Football under the stadium lights — a fan-favorite tradition that brings energy, excitement, and community to the field.
Friday, November 7
- 2:30 PM | Athlete Arrival and Flag Football Team Check-In
- 3:00 PM | Flag Football Coach Meeting
- 3:30 PM – 8:30 PM | Flag Football Competition
- 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Dinner for Flag Football Athletes in the Cafeteria
On Saturday, November 8, delegations from across Utah will arrive for a full day of competition, community, and celebration.
Saturday, November 8
- 8:00 AM | Delegation Check-In
- 8:15 AM | Coach Meeting at Sports Check-In
- 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Healthy Athletes Screenings & Olympic Town
- 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Cheer Competition
- 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM | Flag Football Competition
- 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM | MATP, ½ Court, Teams & Individual Bocce Competition
- 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM | Lunch in the Cafeteria
- 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Doubles Bocce Competition
Olympic Town: A Celebration Within a Celebration
While athletes compete on the field, families and fans can enjoy Olympic Town — a hub of fun featuring the Young Athletes Field Day, Healthy Athletes screenings, and interactive activities. It’s the perfect spot to connect, recharge, and grab your Special Olympics Utah merch before heading back to the stands to cheer on your favorite teams.
Olympic Town is all about community — a space for laughter, learning, and new friendships, centered around the mission of inclusion that drives every Special Olympics Utah event.
Volunteers and Unified Partners: The Heart Behind the Games
The Fall Sports Classic wouldn’t happen without our incredible volunteers and Unified partners who give their time, energy, and encouragement throughout the weekend. From coaches and officials to community groups and corporate volunteer teams, every person plays a part in creating a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere where athletes shine.
Be Part of the Celebration
The Fall Sports Classic marks the final major competition of the season before we turn our focus toward winter sports — including Snowshoe, Alpine Skiing, and the always-popular Polar Plunge season ahead. Each event builds on the one before it, strengthening our community, expanding opportunities, and celebrating the incredible impact of inclusion in action.
Fall Sports Classic Guidebook: View the 2025 Guidebook
Join us! Come volunteer, cheer, or simply experience the joy of competition and inclusion in person. Learn more at sout.org.