# 2026 South American School Games in Guayaquil

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/2026-south-american-school-games-in-guayaquil
> Updated: 2026-10-01T22:24:23.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Guayaquil has been confirmed as the host city for the 2026 South American School Games, which are scheduled to run from November 30 to December 7, 2026. 

The event is expected to host more than 3,000 young athletes aged 12 to 14 from across South America. Competitions will take place at venues managed by the Guayas Sports Federation. Notably, this edition aims for full inclusivity by becoming the first to include competitions for athletes with physical and intellectual disabilities.

Organizers include the South American Sports Council (CONSUDE), the Ministry of Education, Sport and Culture, and the Guayas Sports Federation. Coordination efforts have focused on logistics such as accommodation, food, transportation, medical services, security, and accreditation.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-01: Major sporting events scheduled for 2026 undergo preparations

Preparations for 2026 sporting events include a rigorous security deployment for Venezuela's National Sports Games and the launch of the University Sports Games in the Dominican Republic.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/major-sporting-events-scheduled-for-2026-undergo-preparations

### 2026-10-01: Guayaquil to host 2026 South American School Games

Guayaquil will host the 2026 South American School Games from November 30 to December 7, featuring over 3,000 young athletes and new inclusive competitions for athletes with disabilities.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/guayaquil-to-host-2026-south-american-school-games

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