Overview

• A packed festival at Rosario’s Parque Nacional a la Bandera kicked off the countdown and introduced the official mascot, Capi.
• The Games are scheduled for September 12–26, 2026 across Rosario, Santa Fe and Rafaela, featuring more than 4,000 athletes competing in 57 disciplines.
• Works under design, tender or construction include the Multiespacio Arena, Parque Independencia Microstadium, Provincial Aquatics Center, CARD multipurpose venue and track, a covered velodrome, a shooting center, and Villas Deportivas with over 3,500 beds.
• Governor Maximiliano Pullaro said the province advanced the organization without full national backing, a stance echoed by Argentine Olympic Committee officials at the event.
• Organizers project more than 2 million spectators at venues, about 1.5 million participants at Fan Fests, and roughly 2 million viewers via TV and streaming.