The highly anticipated debut of the Jade Carey-led SI Women’s Games has hit a pause, sparking fresh conversations across the sporting world. Fans and athletes were eager for the event’s first edition, which was meant to celebrate top women athletes on a global stage. Now, organizers have confirmed a significant update that changes the competition’s immediate future and sets the tone for what will come. Gymnastics Now shared an update stating the SI Women’s Games had been postponed. But now, they have come forth with the reason behind the decision.

According to Gymnastics Now, SI Women’s Games stated, “We have made the decision to postpone the inaugural SI Women’s Games to ensure it is delivered to the standard it deserves as a global showcase of women athletes from the US and around the world. Our priority is to create the best experience for all our participating athletes, fans and partners, and we believe that moving the event back will allow us to solve the logistical challenges we faced to best deliver on that promise.” 

Previously, they scheduled the SI Women’s Games to entertain the fans from October 28, 2025, to November 2, 2025. So, when can we watch Jade Carey and Kaylia Nemour compete in the Team USA vs. Team World-themed tournament now? Well, Sports Illustrated has yet to make an official announcement on that. Yet, most fans believe it will be a banger of an event. But then again, what’s so special about the SI Women’s Games?

The Sports Illustrated Women’s Games will feature six sports: basketball, tennis, volleyball, flag football, judo and wrestling, and gymnastics. In each sport, Team America will compete against Team World. Fans will see the quality of American athletes in these sporting disciplines. Designed to showcase the top-tier athletes, the postponement bewildered multiple fans. The announcement of the delay came a month ago, but SI confirmed it recently. 

The event, which is being prepared to be staged internationally, would welcome fans and athletes worldwide. Although there is no reason for the delay, the fans’ disappointment became evident after they launched the ticket sales. If fans intend to claim a refund, Sports Illustrated announced they can do so within 30 days of receiving the postponement notification. But do you know how Sports Illustrated came up with the idea? Well, it was all because of a partnership with Scripps Sports.

Jade Carey-led SI Women’s Games garners reactions from the stakeholders 

To ensure the smooth sailing of the SI Women’s Games, Sports Illustrated entered a multi-year partnership with Scripps Sports. Keeping their plan for ION in mind, Brian Lawlor, the president of Scripps Sports, stated, “We’re proud to partner with Sports Illustrated, one of the most iconic brands in sports, to showcase and bring the compelling and exciting stories, athletes and events of the SI Women’s Games to every American household. This is another milestone for Scripps Sports and ION as a premier destination for the best in women’s sports.”

Furthermore, Steve Cannella, the Editor in Chief of Sports Illustrated, also shared his views on the tournament. According to him, it was nothing short of a groundbreaking movement. He was simply excited to celebrate women in sports on and off the court. Even Sloane Stephens, the 2017 US Open champion and 2018 Roland Garros runner-up, expressed her excitement regarding the SI Women’s Games. Unfortunately, things will have to wait a bit. 

Whatever is said and done, this event will be a resounding success for SI and for women’s sports. Fans await the rescheduled date as their curiosity about the tournament increases to another level.