Latest Updates

More New Sport Formats Coming Soon

Posted 12 Feb 2026, noon

The fourth wave of redesigned School Games sport formats will launch on Tuesday 24 February 2026.

Get Your School Involved in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026

Posted 10 Feb 2026, 2 p.m.

Schools across England and Wales have an exciting opportunity to be part of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, with dedicated activities designed to inspire the next generation of cricketers.

Boost Your Hockey Teaching with Free CPD Workshops

Posted 10 Feb 2026, 9 a.m.

Teachers, take your hockey sessions to the next level with our free online CPD workshops. Designed for all experience levels, these non-assessed workshops will help you deliver fun, inclusive, and engaging hockey lessons for every student.

Network Live 2026: Shaping the Future of Women’s and Girls’ Cricket

Posted 9 Feb 2026, 3 p.m.

We’re pleased to share an exciting opportunity from the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for those passionate about developing women’s and girls’ cricket.

Inspire Young People at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup

Posted 9 Feb 2026, 10 a.m.

We’re excited to share a fantastic opportunity from the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for schools across the School Games network to be part of a truly unmissable sporting moment.

The Winter Games are on: Join Get Set for Milan and inspire children to get active

Posted 6 Feb 2026, 2:45 p.m.

As the world’s best winter athletes compete on the biggest stage, children across the UK can join in and get moving alongside Team GB and ParalympicsGB with Get Set for Milan, the official free education and engagement programme inspired by the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games.

Schools Achieve Highest School Games Mark Success Since 2018

Posted 30 Jan 2026, 12:42 p.m.

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

Posted 29 Jan 2026, 2 p.m.

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!

Posted 26 Jan 2026, 10 a.m.

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.

Chance to Shine nominated for Smiley Award for 20th anniversary documentary

Posted 20 Jan 2026, 3 p.m.

We are pleased to share the news that Chance to Shine has been nominated for a Smiley Award for its 20th anniversary documentary, '20 Years of Chance to Shine'.

School Games National Santa Dash Press Release Templates

Posted 10 Dec 2025, 1 p.m.

Ahead of the 2025 National Santa Dash, we have templates for SGOs and schools to celebrate and share their involvement with local media. Let's make this year's Santa Dash the biggest ever!

Get Involved in Inclusion Live Week 2026

Posted 5 Dec 2025, 12:11 p.m.

The Youth Sport Trust, under its Inclusion 2028 initiative, is launching Inclusion Live Week 2026: a free, fully online series of webinars from 26–30 January 2026 to help schools and the School Games network deliver truly inclusive PE, sport and physical activity for pupils with SEND.

School Games Podcast - Episode 14 Now Available

Posted 1 Dec 2025, 2 p.m.

The latest episode of the School Games podcast is now live!

Schools Cricket Day is Coming - Sign Your School Up!

Posted 12 Nov 2025, 2 p.m.

To celebrate 50 days until the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England and Wales, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is arranging a very exciting Schools Cricket Day on Thursday 23 April 2026. They are looking for teachers to help bring barrier-free cricket activities to your students by signing your school up for this amazing offer!

Get Ready for the 2025 National Santa Dash!

Posted 12 Nov 2025, 11 a.m.

The countdown is on for one of the most joyful events in the School Games calendar - the National Santa Dash, taking place this year on Friday 12 December.

Greater Manchester VI Sports Day: Sport for Everyone

Posted 11 Nov 2025, 2:26 p.m.

The 2025 Greater Manchester VI Sports Day gave children and young people with visual impairments a sports day designed for them.

Get Set for Milan: inspire children to get active this winter with Team GB and ParalympicsGB

Posted 6 Nov 2025, 10 a.m.

This November, join Get Set for Milan, the free inclusive programme from Team GB and ParalympicsGB. Move, play and log activity with your pupils for a chance to win an athlete visit.

Two New Sport Formats Join the School Games Line-Up

Posted 4 Nov 2025, 1 p.m.

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.

New Podcast Episode: Empowering Young Voices Through Festivals

Posted 30 Oct 2025, 9 a.m.

The latest episode of the School Games podcast is now live!

Ealing Fields Fly the Flag for GB at NFL European U15 Girls Championship

Posted 17 Oct 2025, 10 a.m.

A team from Ealing Fields School have made history by winning the NFL Flag European U15 Girls Championship, representing Great Britain in a thrilling event hosted at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.