Some teams will head to practice sessions on Sunday in the morning before assembling around noon to be bused to the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. for the Opening Ceremony for the USA Games. All practice sessions are closed and families and friends are NOT allowed to attend.

Opening Ceremony 

The Opening Ceremony at Prudential Center will feature a star-studded lineup of celebrities, athletes, entertainers and dignitaries. Co-hosted by actress and model Brooklyn Decker and the 2013-14 NBA Rookie of the Year & Philadelphia 76ers point guard Michael Carter-Williams, the evening will also include appearances by actress Jane Lynch, star of FOX's hit show Glee; WWE Superstars Big Show and David Otunga; television personality Jack Ford and other surprise guests. 

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, 2014 USA Games Chairman & CEO TJ Nelligan and Special Olympics International CEO Janet Froetscher will address the more than 18,000 expected in attendance. The evening will also feature a special performance from the cast of Broadway's Wicked, a one-of-a-kind presentation by performance artist David Garibaldi and musical numbers from Mike DelGuidice & Big Shot, the critically acclaimed Billy Joel tribute band who will debut "Heart of A Champion," a custom song written for this event that will be available on iTunes during the week of the Games. Highlights from the Opening Ceremony will also include the Parade of Athletes and the lighting of the Special Olympics cauldron from the "Flame of Hope."

Families are invited to check at the Family Service Center at Special Olympics New Jersey headquarters in Lawrenceville, N.J., when you pick up your credentials to see if an additional Opening Ceremony ticket might be available for their family if one is needed.

Streaming Live

If you aren't able to attend the festivities in person, you can watch the 2014 USA Games Opening Ceremony live online at  https://www.2014specialolympics.org/ from 3-5:30 p.m. CDT or 4-6:30 p.m. ET.