The Flame of Hope Comes to Switzerland
A Global Movement
The Special Olympics World Winter Games will take place in Switzerland in 2029. From 10-17 March 2029, about 3,200 delegation members from more than 100 countries will explore all regions of Switzerland and compete in eight sports. In doing so, they will promote equal rights for all people in our society.
The World Winter Games are much more than just sport. Special Olympics Switzerland works closely with Swiss sports federations and clubs to jointly implement the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The Games offer a profound experience for an inclusive Switzerland, where everyone has equal access to sport, education, health, and all aspects of life.
All of Switzerland is participating!
As with all Special Olympics World Games, the “Host Town Program” takes place over four days before the opening ceremony. The more than 100 delegations from various nations will be spread across all cantons to prepare for their assignments and get to know Switzerland. The “Host Town Program” aims to help the delegations establish contacts with the local population, especially schoolchildren, build personal relationships, and experience inclusion in Swiss society firsthand. It takes place in locations that are important for Swiss tourism.
The Special Olympics World Winter Games Switzerland 2029 are a platform for athletes with cognitive disabilities and will help Switzerland become a more inclusive society.
Martin Pfister, Head of the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport
Latest News
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Chur, May 29, 2026. The Special Olympics World Winter Games Switzerland 2029 have gained a strong national partner in Raiffeisen: Raiffeisen is becoming an Official Partner of the Games, thereby committing to one of the world’s most significant inclusive major sporting events at the highest sponsorship level. With this commitment, Raiffeisen is further expanding its long-standing partnership with Special Olympics Switzerland and sending a clear message in support of inclusion, social participation, and cohesion.
Chur, May 18, 2026. The Special Olympics World Winter Games Switzerland 2029 continue to gain strong international momentum: The Coca-Cola Company has been confirmed as an Official Partner of the Games, further strengthening one of the most impactful partnerships in the history of inclusive sport. As a Founding Partner of Special Olympics International, Coca-Cola has supported and shaped the global Special Olympics movement from the very beginning. This long-standing commitment continues with its engagement in Switzerland 2029, reinforcing Coca-Cola’s role as a key global partner of the movement. As an Official Partner, The Coca-Cola Company joins the highest sponsorship category, with extensive activation and communication rights, as well as industry exclusivity.
Chur, May 4, 2026 – The Special Olympics World Winter Games are proud to welcome Novartis, a leading global innovative medicines company, as an Official Partner of the 2029 Games in Switzerland. The long-term partnership will run from 2026 to 2030.