Back to News USA Climbing’s top Elite and Para Climbing athletes will take the national stage in Texas and Southern California in early 2027. USA Climbing announced dates and locations for the YETI Climbing National Championships, Para Climbing National Championships presented by iHeartMedia, and National Team Trials presented by The North Face, taking place in February and March. 2027 Dates and Locations YETI Climbing National Championships February 3–7, 2027 Mesa Rim Climbing Center | Austin, TX The country’s top Elite climbers will compete for national titles at the first of the three events on the schedule. “We’re honored to host USA Climbing’s YETI Nationals at our world-class facility in Austin,” said Aaron Kerkvliet, Site Manager of Mesa Rim Austin. “After hosting National Team Trials twice, we’re excited to once again welcome the nation’s top climbers to Central Texas. This event is a tremendous opportunity to showcase our gym on the national stage and bring together athletes, routesetters, coaches, and fans from across the country for an unforgettable week celebrating competition, community, and the limitless possibilities of climbing.” Event Resources Para Climbing National Championships presented by iHeartMedia February 27–28, 2027 inSPIRE Rock Climbing Gym | Cypress, TX The Para Climbing National Championships presented by iHeartMedia will bring the nation’s top Para Climbing athletes to InSPIRE Rock Climbing Gym in Cypress for a weekend of competition for national titles. “Watching para climbers compete is something special, and I can’t wait to see these athletes in action on our walls,” said Bryan Robins, Co-Owner of inSPIRE Rock. “Everyone at inSPIRE Rock is proud and excited to host Para Nationals, and our team is looking forward to learning a ton about para climbing from the athletes, coaches and USA Climbing staff.” “We’re proud to support USA Climbing and the incredible athletes competing at the Para Climbing National Championships,” said Michael Biondo, President of Business Development and Strategic Partnerships at iHeartMedia. “Through iHeart’s national reach, we have an opportunity to shine a spotlight on these inspiring athletes, introduce new audiences to the sport, and help grow the climbing community as we look ahead to Los Angeles 2028.” Event Resources National Team Trials presented by The North Face March 10–14, 2027 Lead and Speed: Sender One Climbing LAX | Los Angeles, CA Boulder: Sender One Climbing Lakewood | Lakewood, CA Athletes will compete for selection to the 2027 USA Climbing National Team, with competition taking place across Sender One’s LAX and Lakewood locations. “The road to LA28 starts here, and we couldn’t be more excited for Sender One to be part of this journey,” said Alice Kao, co-founder and CEO of Sender One Climbing. “The National Team Trials marks the beginning of an exciting series of events leading up to the Los Angeles Olympic Games, and we’re honored to help set the stage for Team USA’s journey to LA28. Most of all, we’re excited to bring our community together to celebrate these incredible athletes and share in the excitement of what’s ahead.” Event Resources Additional information, including spectator tickets and streaming schedules, will be shared closer to each event. Dates and locations for the 2027 Collegiate and Youth National Championships will be announced separately at a later date.