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U.S. Association of Blind Athletes to Host Goalball National Championships in Colorado Springs This Weekend

Posted August 14, 2026  Uncategorized

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The U.S. Association of Blind Athletes (USABA) is returning for the second year to host the 2026 Goalball National Championships in Colorado Springs from Friday, August 14, through Sunday, August 16, at the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB). The event will gather the nation’s top athletes for three days of intense competition in the only Paralympic sport designed specifically for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.

Goalball is played by teams of three on a volleyball-sized court. All players wear blackout eye shades to ensure equal vision impairment and track a soccer-sized ball embedded with bells entirely by sound. Athletes use their bodies to block shots and launch the ball toward the opposing team’s goal. The sport is fast-paced and highly tactical, delivering a unique sensory and athletic experience for players and spectators alike.

The Championships will take place in CSDB’s newly updated gyms, which have received modern accessibility upgrades to better support athletes who are deaf, blind, or both.

The 2026 Goalball National Championships will feature men’s and women’s teams from across the country, including several Paralympic medalists. Matches are free and open to the public, offering an unmatched opportunity for the media and community to witness a thrilling sport that challenges perceptions of athleticism and ability.

Event Details:

  • Dates: Friday, August 14 – Sunday, August 16, 2025
  • Location: Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind, 33 N. Institute St., Colorado Springs, CO
  • Admission: Free and open to the public
  • Livestream Details: The event will be livestreamed on Goalball Central’s YouTube Channel and on the Goalball Central App for IOS

For more information about USABA and the Goalball National Championships, visit www.usaba.org.

 

Media Contact:
Kelly Fox

Head of Marketing and Communications
U.S. Association of Blind Athletes
kfox@usaba.org
203-506-2448


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