DES MOINES, Iowa – The National Senior Games Association (NSGA) has announced it will be hosting the National Senior Games in Des Moines, Iowa in 2025.
The NSGA promotes the benefits of competitive sports, physical fitness, and active aging to adults 50 years and older. The National Senior Games is the largest multi-sport championship event in the world for adults 50 and over, typically drawing more than 10,000 athletes from every state and beyond to compete in more than 20 sports.
“We are honored to be able to host a world-class event that will bring thousands of inspiring athletes to Des Moines,” says Catch Des Moines president and CEO Greg Edwards, who participated in the passing of the ceremonial torch at Pittsburgh’s PNC Park during this year’s event. “From the National Veterans Golden Age Games to the AAU Junior Olympic Games, we’ve proven to be the perfect host for these types of multi-sport, marquee events, and the Senior Games is yet another opportunity to showcase our first-class venues and vibrant metro.”
National Senior Games athletes will compete at various venues around the city.
“Des Moines is a thriving sports city with all the ingredients–excellent venues, a walkable downtown, and a welcoming community–to create a first-rate experience for the 2025 National Senior Games,” says Sue Hlavacek, NSGA interim CEO. “We are excited to partner with Catch Des Moines to produce this event and know athletes will find many unexpected delights in the region.”
The NSGA sanctions qualifying games through 53 member organizations across the U.S. and Canada during even-numbered years and produces the National Senior Games on odd-numbered years.
