Dubuque will serve as a host city for the 2026 Winter Iowa Games, welcoming athletes of all ages and skill levels to compete in more than a dozen sports from late January through early March. The multi-week event begins January 30 with the Jeff Ransom Indoor Soccer Classic at the Five Flags Center and concludes March 7 with table tennis competition.

Athletes will compete at venues throughout Iowa’s oldest city, highlighting Dubuque’s diverse recreational facilities and strong winter sports offerings. Events range from alpine skiing and volleyball to swimming, pickleball, and martial arts, creating opportunities for participation across a wide variety of disciplines.

“The Winter Iowa Games bring together competitors from across the state to celebrate athletic achievement and community,” said Keith Rahe, President & CEO of Travel Dubuque. “Dubuque is proud to host these events and welcome participants and spectators to experience our city’s winter sports culture.”

Sundown Mountain Resort will host Alpine Skiing on January 31, showcasing one of the region’s premier winter recreation destinations. The Five Flags Center will serve as a hub for soccer, hosting the Jeff Ransom Indoor Soccer Classic from January 31-February 1. Volleyball competitions will take place January 31–February 1 at Roosevelt Middle School and the University of Dubuque.

Additional individual sports scheduled throughout the season include Pickleball (Jan. 31–Feb. 1), Swimming (Jan. 31–Feb. 1), Track & Field (Feb. 28), and Table Tennis (Mar. 7). Special events include the Fat Bike Race and Snowshoeing on February 14, Figure Skating on February 21–22, and Archery on February 28.

In addition to Dubuque, 17 communities across Iowa will host Winter Iowa Games events. More than 3,000 athletes are expected to participate statewide in the 2026 Winter Iowa Games.