REGISTRATION FOR THE 2026 TRANSPLANT GAMES
IS LIVE!
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Register here if you are attending the Games as (1) Division 1, 2, 3 competitor or noncompetitor or are a (2) Caregiver or supporter
If you are trying to register for the Colorado Challenge, click here to be directed to the Colorado Challenge page
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2026 TGA MEDICAL WAIVER
The 2026 TGA Medical Waiver for Division 1 and 2 competitors will be available here on February 18th, 2026. The medical waiver has been updated from the 2024 Games and now only requires the Physician's Signature to be faxed or mailed in. All other information is collected during registration. All division 1 and 2 competitors must meet the following deadlines for their medical waiver to be eligible to be reviewed by the TGA Medical Committee.
1. Date of transplant/donation must be on/prior to September 18, 2025.
2. First day medical waivers can be submitted is February 18, 2026.
3. Physician's signature must be dated on/after February 18, 2026.
Click here to view, print, and download the official 2026 TGA Medical Waiver
The 2026 TGA Medical Waiver may be submitted one of two ways:
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Via fax to (616) 356-2522
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Via mail to 1593 Galbraith Ave SE Suite 201 Grand Rapids, MI 49546
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Attn: Medical Committee
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View our 2026 TGA Medical Waiver FAQs below for more information:
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When is the last day I can submit my medical waiver? June 4. After this date, registrations without submitted and approved medical waivers will be cancelled and no refunds will be issued.
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What if I had multiple transplant procedures? The 9 month deadline will apply to your most recent date of transplant.
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When is the earliest I can submit my medical waiver? February 18. Physician's signature must be dated on/after February 18, 2026.
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Can my nurse practitioner or PA sign it? Yes!
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Will TGA accept previous years versions of a medical waiver (e.g. 2024, 2022, 2020, etc.)? No. Any Medical Waivers from a previous Transplant Games of America event will immediately be rejected.
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Can I submit the waiver via email? No. Only submissions via fax or mail will be accepted.
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What happens if my waiver is rejected? You will be contacted by TGA with appropriate next steps.
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What happens if my waiver did not approve competitions I am already registered for? You will only be allowed to compete in the competitions approved on your medical waiver. Competitions not approved will be removed from your registration.
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What if my medical waiver is already submitted and approved, but I want to add/change competitions for my registration? Changes will be reviewed by the Medical Committee and if approved, changes will be accepted. Please reach out to TGA to request competition changes. You may only compete in competitions approved on your medical waiver.