School Games Mark 2025/26 Now Open – Apply by 31 July
Applications for the 2025/26 School Games Mark are now open, giving schools across the network the opportunity to be recognised for their commitment to PE, school sport and physical activity.
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
55
National Governing Bodies of sport and National Disability Sports Organisations
involved
Activities and Resources
What we've been up to
Opportunity for young people: Inclusion 2028 Young Person Collective
The Youth Sport Trust is inviting applications for the Inclusion 2028 Young Person Collective - a group of young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities who help shape more inclusive PE and school sport.
Bring the Commonwealth Games 2026 into the Classroom
With the Commonwealth Games 2026 set to take place in Glasgow this summer, schools are being invited to engage pupils through a dedicated classroom resource pack designed to bring the spirit of the Games to life.
England Athletics Webinar: Supporting Safe, Structured School Competitions
England Athletics is set to host a dedicated webinar for school athletics competition organisers, providing essential guidance on delivering age-appropriate, safe and well-structured events within the new national framework.