In May, institutions providing support for people with disabilities (workshops for people with disabilities, residential homes, special schools), sports clubs, and families from all over Rhineland-Palatinate, neighboring states, and even the Netherlands and Luxembourg will be guests in Mainz for eleven sports—from badminton to soccer to table tennis—and a low-threshold participatory program. 

The TSV SCHOTT Mainz grounds will serve as a large event venue, hosting competitions in soccer, athletics, and table tennis. In the immediate vicinity, tennis players will show off their skills on the courts of the DJK Tennisverein Mainzer Sand. Nearly 160 swimmers will take to the cool water at the nearby Mainz-Mombach swimming pool.  

The judoka and badminton players will compete in the sports hall of the Otto Schott Gymnasium. The bowling competitions will take place at Phönixbowling, while golfers will find ideal conditions at the Mainz Golf Club in Budenheim. 

The boccia competition and non-competitive activities will take place in Mainz Volkspark. The inclusive Landesspielmeile (state games mile) will also celebrate its premiere in the park, where visitors can get to know clubs and institutions from Mainz and supporters of Special Olympics Rhineland-Palatinate. Cyclists will also be doing their laps in the Winterhafen in the center of Mainz. 

From May 20 to 22, 2025, Mainz will host the Special Olympics Rhineland-Palatinate State Games. In addition to the sporting competitions, visitors can look forward to a diverse, inclusive supporting program on the Rhine promenade and in the Volkspark. The event is all about participation, diversity, and encounters.

Event highlights

• Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 5:15 p.m., traditional torchlight procession through Mainz city center, 6:30 p.m., official opening ceremony on the Rhine promenade
• Wednesday, May 21, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. Inclusive festival "Mainz celebrates – everyone included" with live music, hands-on activities, and an athletes' disco
• Thursday, May 22, 2025, starting at 6:00 p.m. Closing ceremony on the Rhine promenade with a review of the sporting successes

Accompanying program on all three days:

• Diverse stage program on the Rhine promenade
• Inclusive state games area in the Volkspark with information, hands-on activities, and experiences

All program items are open to the public and invite active participation. The aim is to focus on sport, encounters, and inclusion and to create a communal experience for everyone.

Various locations in Mainz

Admission to all sports and event venues is free. We look forward to seeing you there!