Soldier Field, Lincoln Park, McKinley Park
The Chicago Park District will host the 12th Annual Valor Games Midwest in Chicago, IL on August 18th-20th, 2026. Valor Games Midwest is a three-day Paralympic sport competition for disabled veterans and wounded, ill, or injured service members. This is an introductory competition, no previous experience required to participate. Athletes can compete in discus, shot put, cycling, archery, powerlifting, indoor rowing, biathlon, or table tennis. We welcome your application and appreciate your interest in participating. For more information please contact Ricardo Lara (ricardo.lara@chicagoparkdistrict.com) or Aimee Watters (aimee.watters@chicagoparkdistrict.com).