(Guam National Olympic Committee/Northern Marianas Sports Association) — The Marianas will unite this summer for the inaugural Marianas Games, set for June 19-21, 2026 on Saipan. Representatives from Guam, Saipan, Rota, and Tinian met Tuesday, Jan. 13, at the Northern Marianas Sports Association conference room to finalize plans for the annual event, which will showcase the region’s athletic talent and strengthen community ties.
The Games will feature athletics, basketball 3×3, badminton, baseball, fastpitch softball, open water swimming, va’a (six-person team), and indoor volleyball. In addition, an Olympic Day 5K Run will be held to celebrate the spirit of Olympism.
Eligibility requires athletes to be born or reside in the Marianas, with an aim for at least 30% youth participation across events. Governance and officiating will be coordinated through the Northern Marianas Sports Association and Guam National Olympic Committee by National Federations of each sport, with the charter and sports program finalized by Jan. 30, 2026.
Organizers emphasized that the Games will leave a lasting legacy, fostering youth sports and establishing a tradition of unity across the islands.
