The State Games of America is a biennial Olympic style multi sport event held in even years, featuring competition among state games medal winners from across the country, with pickleball on the sport slate. The 2026 edition is hosted by the Keystone State Games in State College, Pennsylvania, July 24 to August 2, and the 2028 edition is set for Colorado Springs, Colorado. The event is organized by the National Congress of State Games, a membership organization of 30 summer and 10 winter state games organizations. Athletes qualify by earning gold, silver, or bronze at their own state games.