AAU Junior Olympics set for Des Moines starting July 28
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 11:14 AM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
The AAU Junior Olympics will take place in Des Moines from July 28 to August 8, featuring 16 sports. Approximately 15,500 athletes and coaches are expected to participate, with events spread across various venues in Des Moines and Iowa City. This edition marks the eighth time Iowa has hosted the games, which are projected to bring an economic impact of $78 million to the area. A variety of competitions will include track and field, swimming, gymnastics, and more, with day passes available for $20 and full passes for $50, while select events will be streamed online.
- •Games run from July 28 to August 8, 2026
- •Approximately 15,500 athletes and coaches attending
- •16 sports including track and field, swimming, gymnastics
- •Economic impact estimated at $78 million for Des Moines
- •Day passes at $20, full event passes at $50
- 11:14 AMYahoo Sports — AAU Junior Olympics coming to Des Moines for 12-day, multisport event
"The event, running from July 28 to Aug. 8, will feature 16 different sports held across the Des Moines area and in Iowa City.
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