Massachusetts Poetry Olimpics 2026
WORDS ARE SPORT:
A Competition of Poetic Importance
4 poetry categories across 4 months. Submit your poetry through the Google Form below.
Welcome to the Massachusetts Poetry Olimpics (MAPO, est 2025)! We encourage each competitor to submit a poem to every category during the corresponding dates:
Elegy May: Submissions open May 1st - PM 5 on June 1st
Villanelle June: Submissions open June 1st - 5 PM on July 1st
Sonnet July: Submissions open July 1st - 5 PM on August 1st
Free Verse August: Submissions open August - 5 PM on September 1st
MAPO is a virtual competition via online submissions. Poets will also have opportunities to attend in-person regional gatherings and broadcasts throughout the competition.
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Categories
A Statewide Competition
of Poetic Importance
Massachusetts houses a Commonwealth of poetry and poetic talent. As such, poets will compete in individual and team competitions in 4 events: Elegy May, Villanelle June, Sonnet July, and Free Verse August. Each poet is encouraged to submit to every category.
In addition to individual awards, awards will be given to regional teams based on cumulative points.
The competition will be broadcast by regional studios throughout the event. The finale and award ceremony will be broadcast live in September 2026.
Sponsorships
Our deepest gratitude goes out to our sponsors. Your support adds ink to the quill.
MAPO operates under Common Art Ways Inc. a 501(c)(3). Sponsorships over $500 can be claimed as tax exempt.
For sponsorship details and opportunities, visit the Sponsorships Page or contact MAPO Head Organizer LD Green [email protected] for more information.
