Schwan’s Company Announces Partnership of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games
Schwan’s Company and the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games announced today a partnership to support the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games to be held in Minnesota from June 20-26, 2026. Schwan’s joins the celebration of inclusivity along with the USA Games co-presenting partners Jersey Mike’s and UnitedHealthcare. Schwan’s is the fastest growing frozen food company in the United States, with industry-leading products sold into retail grocery and food service channels. Its flagship Red Baron frozen pizza brand will be the official gymnastics sponsor of the USA Games and Red Baron will be incorporated into milestone events and promotional campaigns. Schwan’s employees will also play a significant role in supporting the Games through volunteering with Special Olympics Programs throughout the country, helping to create an unforgettable, inclusive experience for athletes, fans and communities nationwide.
“Partnering with the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games is another example of Schwan’s longstanding commitment to support the communities where we live and make our products,” said Schwan’s CEO Brian Schiegg. “We’re excited to welcome thousands of athletes to our home state of Minnesota and work together with the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games to celebrate the incredible teamwork, inclusivity and spirit of accomplishment that these games represent. The tagline of our Red Baron brand is to ‘share something awesome,’ and we look forward to sharing all the awesomeness of the games through our support of gymnastics.”
Christy Sovereign, CEO, 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, added, “We are thrilled to welcome Schwan’s as a valued partner of the USA Games as they share our unwavering commitment to inclusivity, community and excellence. Together, we are dedicated to advancing our mission that celebrates ability, delivers the highest quality experiences for all who participate and leaves a legacy of positive change in Minnesota and around the nation.”
Schwan’s support of the 2026 Games will be a multi-year commitment focused on creating opportunities for its more than 10,000 full and part-time employees to volunteer with Special Olympics programs in communities where they live and work. Together, with the Schwan’s Corporate Giving Foundation, the company plans to provide support for Special Olympics athletes as they pursue their dreams to participate in the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games. In addition, Schwan’s will be working to create training and employment opportunities for current and former Special Olympics athletes.
The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games will mark the largest sporting event in the US that year, bringing together thousands of individuals with and without intellectual disabilities from all 50 states.