Colorado Springs, Colorado – April 9, 2025 – The Department of Defense (DoD) is excited to announce that the Warrior Games are returning to Colorado Springs, Colorado, for the first time since 2018 for the 15th anniversary. This milestone year will showcase the strength, resilience, and unity of our wounded, ill, and injured service members representing five different teams on their road to healing and rehabilitation together. The 2025 DoD Warrior Games will take place July 18-26, 2025 at the main venue of Colorado College.
“As a community deeply rooted in military service and support for our nation’s heroes, Colorado Springs is once again honored to welcome the Warrior Games, a celebration of resilience, determination, and the unwavering spirit of our nation’s wounded and injured service members and veterans,” said Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade. “As Olympic City USA, we deeply value the power of sport to inspire, heal, and unite. To all the athletes, your courage and perseverance embody the very best of our country, and we are proud to stand with you and cheer you on.”
The DoD Warrior Games, a celebration and healing journey for wounded, ill, and injured service members alongside their family and friends, showcase the incredible power of the human spirit and the unwavering commitment of our military community. Five teams of participants will be representing all military services: U.S. Army, Marine Corps, Navy/Coast Guard, Air Force/Space Force, and the U.S. Special Operations Command. The participants will be competing in 11 different adaptive sports including Archery, Cycling, Field, Indoor Rowing, Powerlifting, Precision Air
Sports, Sitting Volleyball, Swimming, Track, Wheelchair Basketball, and Wheelchair Rugby.
“We love this event and everything it stands for, but nothing can compare to the impact this event has on the service members, their family and friends, and the fans,” said Mr. David Paschal, Director of the DoD Warrior Games. “This event is truly life-changing, and it is a tremendous honor for our team to have built this event into what it is today after 15 years and to have supported and encouraged thousands of service members on their road to healing and rehabilitation.”
The public are invited to join the celebration in the beautiful community of Colorado Springs this summer at the event’s main venue of Colorado College to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the DoD Warrior Games and support the service members who have or are serving our country.
“We are thrilled to be part of the Department of Defense Warrior Games at Colorado College this July,” said Lesley Irvine, Vice President and Director of Athletics at Colorado College. “This event is a celebration of resilience, determination, and the indomitable spirit of our nation’s service members and veterans. We look forward to welcoming these incredible athletes to our campus and providing a world-class experience for them, their families, and the community.”
More information about the Games, including the event schedule, volunteer opportunities, and ticketing information, will be available soon HERE.
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