Cleveland is one of 2 finalists to host the 2030 Special Olympics USA Games

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The 2030 Special Olympics USA Games will either be held in Cleveland or Nashville, announced Gary Cimaglia, Sr., Vice President, Sports - Special Olympics North America, at a news conference Thursday morning at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.

The final decision will be made later this spring, added Cimaglia.

David Gilbert, CEO, of the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission, said if Cleveland were to host the games the events would be held at several locations, including, Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Case Western University, and Cleveland State University.

Cleveland State University would also be available to house the athletes.

Members of the Special Olympics USA Games Site Selection Committee are spending four days in Cleveland evaluating different venues.

Thousands of athletes, family members, coaches, and fans would come from all over the country to compete.

In 2026, the Special Olympics USA Games will be held in Minnesota.