Pittsburgh

February 28, 2026

Acrisure Stadium

100 Art Rooney Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Join thousands of brave Polar Plungers in the Steel City for the coolest event of the winter! The Pittsburgh Polar Plunge has something for everybody – food, music, dancing, games and extremely cold water! Most importantly, every dollar raised helps support vital programming for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in our community. Start fundraising today to join the fun. Are you a school, business person or law enforcement member? Check out our various specialty Plunge offerings below!

9 am: Registration opens
10:45 am: Opening Ceremonies & Safety Briefing
11 am: Plunge begins
11:30 am: Registration & Merch close

Parking will be available in Gold Lot 1 starting at 8 am.

Plunge Town will feature music, dancing and food provided by various local vendors

Need anything else? Email Courtney at clist@specialolympicspa.org

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Port Authority Police

$30,570 raised (31%) • 38 members

Slovan Plungers

$23,094 raised (92%) • 16 members

Go for the Gold

$22,002 raised (88%) • 10 members

Ice Ice Baby

$20,663 raised (103%) • 24 members

Carnegie Mellon University Police & CDFD

$18,163 raised (61%) • 15 members

Andrew Fee

$21,300 raised (213%)

Scott Schubert

$13,233 raised (88%)

Stephanie Taylor

$12,526 raised (12526%)

Matthew Porter

$12,120 raised (12120%)

Carl Bogesdorfer

$7,795 raised (7795%)

Don’t see your name or team? Click here to check your rank and access your page to jumpstart your fundraising!

Specialty Group Plunges

Pittsburgh Cool Schools

February 27, 2026

Cool Schools Polar Plunges feature teams of K-12 students who plunge and raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics. Registering as a Cool Schools team is a great team-building experience and an awesome way to support Special Olympics athletes within your school community!

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& Register

Pittsburgh Happy Hour

February 27, 2026

Join us at PNC Park’s Leftfield Lounge from 1-4 pm to enjoy refreshments and live entertainment by Jeff Jimerson and Airborne before taking the plunge in a Pool City Pool out on Federal St.

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& Register

Who you’re supporting

“I love Special Olympics. I have met so many people over the years that are still my friends. It’s great to inspire and cheer each other on. Special Olympics has helped me to be more confident. I used to be very nervous speaking in public, but now I’m not afraid of the spotlight.”

Nicholas Dorion
Flag Football, Northampton

“I’m proud of the fact that I have managed to do more than people told my mom I would ever be able to do. Getting into college was probably my proudest accomplishment and Special Olympics has helped me build my confidence and learn new sports. My mom raised me to be strong and independent and that is why I have been able to do what I do.”

Dominic Johnson
Volleyball, Franklin

“Special Olympics is my life. I moved from an extremely anxious, insecure individual to a young woman who found a ‘home’ with Special Olympics. Growing up, I was excluded and was unable to understand even basic things about how the world works. I attended a number of different schools and was extremely awkward physically until I found that, with coaching from Special Olympics, I could succeed. My medals are precious.”

Celine Heffron-Pero
Athletics, Montgomery

“I had a very difficult time learning the skills of golf. With help from my coaches, I was able to learn the skills and I received a gold medal at State Games which gave me the opportunity to be picked for USA Games. I have made many new friends and play five different sports, including powerlifting and basketball.”

Reshema Sedziak
Golf, Erie