Salt Lake City to Host 2030 State Games of America

The 2030 State Games of America will take place in Salt Lake City, hosted by the Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games and Southern Utah University.

Larry H. Miller, the rights holder to Utah’s official state games, will partner with the National Congress of State Games and Sports Salt Lake to host the biennial competition, which will take place in venues around Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County the last week of July in 2030.

“With a strong State Games organization in Utah under the direction of Jon Oglesby, the support of Clay Partain and Sports Salt Lake, and the wealth of natural and cultural attractions in the area — as well as Salt Lake City’s designation as a two-time Olympic Games host — we are excited to bring the State Games of America to Salt Lake in 2030 for what should be a memorable and inspiring experience for all participants,” said Kevin Cummings, National Congress of State Games president.

Approximately 10,000 athletes will participate in over 40 sports and activities as part of the event. This will be the first time Utah has hosted the event with recent host cities including San Diego and Ames, Iowa, and the 2026 State Games of America scheduled for State College, Pennsylvania. The 2030 event is estimated to bring 14,000 hotel room nights.

The State Games of America is part of the National Congress of State Games, a membership organization of 30 Summer State Games and 10 Winter State Games organizations. The NCSG is a member of the United States Olympic Committee’s Affiliated Organizations Council.

The successful bid was announced at a press conference at the Utah State Capitol building, with speakers including Utah Governor Spencer J. Cox, U.S. Rep. Celeste Maloy, SUU President Mindy Benson and Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson.

“I am thrilled that Utah has been selected to host the 2030 State Games of America,” Cox said. “This opportunity is a reflection of the incredible partnerships and collaboration that make our state such a special place — where business, community and passion for sports come together. I look forward to seeing Utah shine as a welcoming host for the 2030 State Games of America.”