2026 Patriot Games: Trump's New Youth Sports Event Debuts on ESPN+

President Trump's new athletic event features 120 students — aged 14 to 17 — competing in dodgeball, kickball, and other classic secondary school contests. The event, an idea brought forth by Donald Trump, Will bring together outstanding young Americans from across the nation to compete, inspire, and showcase the values that have shaped the United States for nearly 250 years, per the official website. The Games will feature athletes ages 14 to 17 — one boy and one girl from every state — for a total of 120 students competing for a $250,000 scholarship prize.

The event airs on ESPN+ from Aug. 9 to 11, and if you want to tune in but aren't sure how to access the service, we'll show you how to watch The 2026 Patriot Games online for free with a trial to DirecTV or Fubo.