Donald Trump’s Patriot Games 2026: Where to watch for free today

President Donald Trump's inaugural Patriot Games wrap up from Geneva, Ohio, today. Find out how to watch every event for free. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)AP Photo/Julia Demaree NikhinsonIf you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.By Robert Fenbers, cleveland.comGENEVA, Ohio - President Donald Trump’s inaugural Patriot Games wrap up today – Tuesday, Aug. 11 – at the SPIRE Academy in Geneva, Ohio. This event is available to watch on multiple streaming services for free.How do I watch the 2026 Patriot Games for free?The third and final day of the Patriot Games will broadcast live on the ESPN app beginning at 10:30 a.m. Eastern. The ESPN app streaming service offers an Unlimited Plan for $29.99 per month (or $299.99 for entire year) and the Select Plan for $12.99 per month (or $129.99 for entire year). Those who are eager to watch this unique event can do so for free by utilizing a free trial from DIRECTV, which also offers $35 off your first month and ESPN Unlimited. FuboTV has a free trial and $20 off your first month and also offers ESPN Unlimited.Patriot Games free TV streaming guide What are the Patriot Games?The 2026 Patriot Games showcases high-school student athletes at events including a Presidential Fitness Test qualifier, dodgeball, kickball, Varsity Circuit, Operation Endurance, Tug of War, Victory Hoops and a final obstacle course challenge. The three-day event is organized by Freedom 250 — a public-private partnership established by the Trump administration — to celebrate America’s 250th birthday.Today’s eventsTuesday, Aug. 1110:30 a.m. - Tug-of-War (Boys & Girls)11:30 a.m. - Victory Hoops (Boys & Girls)7 p.m. - Semifinals and Finals What are the prizes for the winners of the Patriot Games?The Patriot Games will award a $250,000 scholarship prize pool to one male and one female champion. Who is announcing The Patriot Games? ESPN’s Laura Rutledge, Matt Barrie, Beth Mowins and Tom Hart will provide live coverage of the event. Here’s more information on how to watch The Patriot Games on TV and streaming services. What: Patriot Games: Day 3When: Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026Time: 10:30 a.m. EasternWhere: SPIRE Academy | Geneva, Ohio Best streaming options: ESPN Streaming, FuboTV (free trial and $20 off your first month) and DIRECTV (free trial and $35 off your first month)How to watch NASCAR Americana premiere for free todayWhere to watch NFL Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony FREE STREAM Grab this MGK Cleveland Browns New Era collection before its goneTwo ways to watch the NFL Hall of Fame Game for free todayWhere to watch Guardians vs. Mets today: MLB free live streamRobert Fenbers, who has been a freelance journalist since 2015, is the sports commerce reporter for cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer. Robert focuses on local and national sporting event ticket sales and how...