USA Climbing is excited to announce its 2026 National Championships schedule, including five events across the Elite, Para Climbing, Collegiate, and Youth Series. Within each of those series, the country’s top climbers will battle for the title of National Champion and inclusion on the 2026 National Teams. National Team athletes receive critical funding and support to represent the United States internationally, including at 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 Event Resources February 28–March 1 | Para Climbing National Championships Momentum Climbing | Katy, TX Event Resources March 4–8 | National Team Trials Presented by The North Face Portland Rock Gym Beaverton | Portland, OR Event Resources May 21–24 | Collegiate National Championships Central Rock Gym | Kennesaw, GA Event Resources June 26–July 3 | Youth National Championships USA Climbing National Training Center | Salt Lake City, UT Event Resources 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. Join us as we cheer on these incredible athletes and showcase the spirit of inclusion, grit, and adventure that defines our sport!” 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 65,000sqft 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.” Additional information, including spectator tickets and streaming schedules will be available closer to each event.
The 2025 Youth National Championships kick off this weekend in Portland, Oregon. Portland Rock Gym Beaverton will welcome more than 800 competitors from over 40 youth climbing teams across the US. Twenty-four national champions will be crowned as young athletes compete in Boulder, Lead/Top Rope, and Speed over the six-day competition from June 27-July 2. How To Watch If you’d like to see the action in-person, spectator tickets are available here. You can also watch all rounds of the 2025 Youth National Championships live (or on-demand at any time after the event) on the USA Climbing YouTube Channel. An up-to-date schedule, as well as live results, are available on the Youth Nationals event page. Follow @usaclimbing on social media for competition updates and behind-the-scenes action.
The Youth National Championships return for 2025 and will be hosted at Portland Rock Gym Beaverton in Portland, Oregon. Twenty-four national champions will be crowned as young athletes compete in Boulder, Lead/TR, and Speed. “Portland Rock Gym is thrilled to announce our partnership with USA Climbing to host the 2025 Youth National Championships! Both parties are committed to putting on a world-class event for America’s youth competitors in addition to all the coaches, volunteers, and spectators,” said Brendan Rall, Vice President of Portland Rock Gym. “All three disciplines will be held under one roof at our new 65,000 sq. ft. Beaverton facility.” “Portland Rock Gym’s new Beaverton location is the perfect fit for our 2025 Youth National Championships,” said John Muse, VP of Sport at USA Climbing. “Among other great terrain, the facility includes EP’s Titan Boulder, an exact replica of the Olympic Bouldering Wall for Paris 2024, which is sure to inspire young athletes for years to come!” Event dates, as well as other competition resources, will be added to the Youth National Championships landing page as they become available.