Photo: National Champion Melina Costanza competes at the 2024 YETI Climbing National Championships.
November 6, 2025 – Salt Lake City, UT – USA Climbing has announced its 2026 National Championships schedule, featuring five major events across the Elite, Para Climbing, Collegiate, and Youth Series. Each competition will bring together the nation’s top climbers as they vie for National Champion titles and placement on the 2026 National Teams. National Team athletes receive essential funding and support to represent the United States at international competitions, including IFSC World Cups and World Championships.
“We’re looking forward to sharing our biggest season yet with athletes and fans,” said Marc Norman, President & CEO of USA Climbing. “We’re grateful for the incredible support of our gym partners, who will host championship events across the country before we wrap up the season at USA Climbing’s own National Training Center in Salt Lake City.”
2026 Dates and Locations
February 11–15 | YETI Climbing National Championships
High Point Climbing and Fitness | Orlando, FL
February 28–March 1 | Para Climbing National Championships
Momentum Climbing | Katy, TX
March 4–8 | National Team Trials Presented by The North Face
Portland Rock Gym Beaverton | Portland, OR
May 21–24 | Collegiate National Championships
Central Rock Gym | Kennesaw, GA
June 26–July 3 | Youth National Championships
USA Climbing National Training Center | Salt Lake City, UT
Partner Gym Quotes
John Wiygul, President of High Point Climbing and Fitness
“We’re honored to host USA Climbing’s YETI Nationals at our brand-new facility in Orlando. This event will be an incredible opportunity to showcase our flagship gym on the national stage and put Florida on the map for competitive climbing.”
Rees Williams, General Manager of Momentum Katy
“The Para Climbing National Championships bring together the nation’s most inspiring and elite adaptive athletes to test their skill, strength, and determination on the wall. We’re honored to welcome competitors, routesetters, coaches, and fans from across the country for an unforgettable weekend of competition, community, and celebration of what’s possible in climbing.”
Gary Rall, Owner & Founder, and Brendan Rall, Vice President, Sales of Portland Rock Gym
“Portland Rock Gym is thrilled to partner with USA Climbing to bring National Team Trials to the Pacific Northwest. After hosting back-to-back Regional, Divisional, and National Youth Championships, we are proud of our proven ability to provide athletes and teams a world-class experience at our 65,000-square-foot Beaverton facility.”
Alex Peacher, Chief Marketing Officer of Central Rock Gym
“Central Rock Gym is thrilled to host the Collegiate National Championships! We are incredibly excited to welcome climbers from across the nation to CRG Kennesaw, and we look forward to a spectacular competition showcasing the talent and spirit of collegiate climbing. It’s going to be a fantastic event, and we can’t wait to share this experience with everyone.”
About USA Climbing
USA Climbing is the national governing body for competitive climbing in the United States, supporting athletes, coaches, and events nationwide. As a nonprofit organization, USA Climbing’s mission is to promote the growth and development of climbing while upholding the sport’s values of inclusivity, sportsmanship, and environmental responsibility.
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