Two New Sport Formats Join the School Games Line-Up
Your School Games is delighted to announce the addition of two new and inclusive sport formats - the next exciting phase in our ongoing programme to refresh School Games competition opportunities.
Welcome to School Games
The School Games is a programme which puts physical activity and school sport at the heart of schools, providing young people with the opportunity to learn through physical activity and competition to achieve their personal best.
The School Games provides opportunities and support for young people and schools across the country:
13.4m
competition opportunities offered to young people so far
9,539
schools applied for the School Games Mark in 2024/25
450
School Games Organisers work as part of the School Games
53
National Governing Bodies of sport and National Disability Sports Organisations
involved
Activities and Resources
What we've been up to
Schools Achieve Highest School Games Mark Success Since 2018
This year, 9,539 schools have achieved a School Games Mark – the highest number of awards since 2018/19 (pre-Covid), representing a significant step forward for school sport across England.
FutureFit: Digital Conference - Youth Football Changes
During the 2025/26 season, The FA is hosting a series of FutureFit: Digital Conferences aimed at supporting stakeholders across the game ahead of the implementation of changes to youth football in 2026/27.
Record-breaking year for the School Games National Santa Dash 2025!
More than 122,000 young people took part in this year’s festive School Games National Santa Dash, making it the biggest event of its kind to date.