If you are coming to compete in the Huntsman World Senior Games, you already know St. George fills up. The Games run October 5 to 17, 2026 and bring more than 11,000 athletes age 50 and over to town, so rooms go fast and prices climb. Sunshine Suites is a 7 bedroom home in Santa Clara, minutes from the venues, that sleeps your whole crew of competitors and the family who came to cheer. We host athletes and their families for the Games most years, so here is why a house beats scattered hotel rooms.
The short version
- Games run October 5 to 17, 2026
- 11,000+ athletes, age 50 and over, 40 sports
- Sleeps up to 20 competitors and supporters
- Minutes from the St. George venues
- Full kitchen and laundry for back-to-back event days
- Book early, October is the busiest month
When are the Huntsman World Senior Games in 2026?
October 5 to 17, 2026, in St. George, Utah. It is the largest annual senior multi-sport event in the world, with more than 11,000 athletes age 50 and over competing across about 40 sports, according to the Huntsman World Senior Games. Because the Games run over two full weeks, many athletes and their families stay the entire time, which is exactly when a whole home pays off over a hotel: room for up to 20 competitors and supporters, a full kitchen for the early breakfasts and recovery meals an athlete keeps to, and laundry for back-to-back event days. The venues are minutes from the house, so you are not fighting cross-town traffic before a morning start. October is the busiest stretch of the year here, so book early. Here is what to know about the Games and the stay.
Why book a house for the Games?
Four things matter most over a two-week event: real meals, rest between events, recovery, and room for the family who came to watch. One home covers all of it.
| What competitors want | At Sunshine Suites |
|---|---|
| Real meals, not eating out daily | Full kitchen and one long table |
| Rest between events | Six private king suites |
| Recovery and laundry | Heated hot tub, washer and dryer |
| Room for cheering family | Sleeps up to 20 |
How close is Sunshine Suites to the venues?
The Games use venues spread across St. George and the surrounding towns, and Sunshine Suites sits right in the middle of it in Santa Clara, usually a short drive to wherever your sport is held. Pickleball, track, cycling, golf, and the field sports are all within easy reach. Being central matters when you have events on different days at different sites, and our Games guests tell us the short, predictable drives are what they value most.
How many people does it sleep?
Up to 20, across 12 beds and six private king suites plus a bunk room. That is enough for a group of competing friends, or one athlete plus a big cheering section. See the layout on sleeping arrangements.
When should we book for the Senior Games?
As early as you can. October is the single busiest stretch of the year in St. George, and large homes are the first thing to go. Many athletes book a year out. Send your dates through contact or call +1 801-400-9274, and see nightly pricing on the rates page.
Source: Huntsman World Senior Games (seniorgames.net). Updated June 2026.
See you in October
A home base for the Games
Seven bedrooms and six private suites near the St. George venues. October books early, send your dates today.
By Marchele Oldham, Owner & Host · Updated June 2026
I host Sunshine Suites, our 7-bedroom home for big families and groups at Paradise Village at Zion in Santa Clara, Utah. After years of welcoming reunions, teams, and multi-generational trips, I write these pages from what our guests actually ask and experience. Questions about your dates? Call or text +1 801-400-9274.