2022 Warrior Games | August 2022

The Department of Defense Warrior Games is an annual event, first held in 2010, that celebrates the resiliency and dedication of wounded, ill, and injured active duty and veteran U.S. military service members. In 2023, the DoD will introduce the Warrior Games Challenge, taking place at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, Calif.

About

Hundreds of elite athletes representing the United States Military will compete in adaptive sporting events such as wheelchair basketball, cycling, indoor rowing, and wheelchair rugby, among others.

The DoD Warrior Games Challenge serves to enhance the recovery and rehabilitation of wounded warriors by providing them exposure to adaptive sports. Participation in the Warrior Games represents the culmination of a service member’s involvement in an adaptive sports program and demonstrates the incredible potential of wounded warriors through competitive sports.

News & Updates

All eyes will be on ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in August 2022. Get the latest exciting news, announcements, and information about the 2022 Department of Defense Warrior Games.

12/07/2022

U.S. Army TRADOC Announces 2023 Warrior Games Challenge at Naval Air Station North Island

JOINT BASE LANGLEY EUSTIS, Va. – December 7, 2022 – Army’s Training and Doctrine Command, host of the Department of Defense (DoD) Warrior Games, will introduce the Warrior Games Challenge in June 2023, taking place at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, Calif.

08/10/2022

DoD Warrior Games bring elite competition to ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex next week

The 2022 Department of Defense Warrior Games, hosted by the U.S. Army’s Training and Doctrine Command, kicks off next week at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort.

07/15/2022

Jon Stewart to host DoD Warrior Games Opening and Closing Ceremonies

JOINT BASE LANGLEY EUSTIS, Va. – Comedian, actor and filmmaker Jon Stewart will host the 2022 Department of Defense Warrior Games Opening and Closing Ceremonies, which will be produced by Disney Live Entertainment.

06/08/2022

Multi-Platinum Country Star Darius Rucker to Headline Opening Ceremony

JOINT BASE LANGLEY EUSTIS, Va. – Three-time Grammy Award winner and multi-Platinum selling artist Darius Rucker will headline the Opening Ceremony at the 2022 Department of Defense Warrior Games this summer.

04/05/2022

U.S. Army Hosts DoD Warrior Games at ESPN Wide World of Sports

FORT EUSTIS, Va. – The 2022 Department of Defense Warrior Games, hosted by the U.S. Army’s Training and Doctrine Command, will take place at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fla. from August 19-28.

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Hundreds of wounded, ill, and injured service members will gather for the 2023 Warrior Games Challenge. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the excitement that’s in store for this year’s event.

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