“Sport has the power to change the world.
It has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people
in a way that little else does.”
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela
United Nations Games
The United Nations Games bring together the UN community, Permanent Missions, athletes, volunteers, and partners through sport — strengthening friendship, mutual respect, and international cooperation.
Review the completed 2026 programme, disciplines, venues, and highlights.
Explore 2026 →Discover the winning teams and athletes from 2024, 2025, and 2026.
View results →Learn how sport supports diplomacy, inclusion, trust, and cooperation.
Meet the programme →With gratitude to the organizations, UN community groups, and Permanent Missions supporting the United Nations Games.
Turkmenistan
Qatar
Philippines
India
Russian Federation
World Concierge
UNFCU
Bluestone Designs
UN Staff Football Club
UN Table Tennis Club
Tennis Federation of Turkmenistan (FTT)
Deevana Art Corp.VOLUNTEER PROGRAMME 2026–2027
Join the UN Games volunteer community and support sports operations, events, protocol, communications, logistics, accessibility and more. Applications are open to eligible applicants aged 18 or older.
Updates, reports and stories from the United Nations Games and the wider United Nations sport community.
The United Nations Secretary-General has issued a new report, “Unlocking the full potential of sport for development and peace: towards more effective, inclusive and evidence-based action” (A/81/306). The report provides an important framework for strengthening the contribution of sport to sustainable development and peace. Its emphasis on effective, inclusive and evidence-based action is closely aligned…
The UN Games Volunteer Programme Pilot for 2026–2027 creates new opportunities to support the planning and delivery of the Games while gaining practical experience in international sports cooperation. Volunteers may contribute to sports and event operations, registration, protocol, ceremonies, communications, logistics, digital support, accessibility and community engagement, helping the Games remain inclusive, welcoming and well…
United Nations General Assembly resolution 78/325 provides the institutional foundation for the United Nations Games and recognizes the role of sport in promoting peace, trust and cooperation. The resolution encourages participation and collaboration across the United Nations system and supports the development of the Games as a recurring international platform. Read General Assembly resolution 78/325.