“Hosting both of these championships in our home community is an exciting opportunity to welcome athletes, coaches, and families from across the country,” said Marc Norman, President and CEO of USA Climbing.
USA Climbing announced that the 2027 Collegiate and Youth National Championships will be held in Utah, bringing the nation’s premier climbing talent to the Salt Lake City area. The announcement, released by USA Climbing, confirms that the two major events will take place across May and July of 2027.
Hosting these championships in Utah places the competition in a major climbing hub, using both the USA Climbing National Training Center in Salt Lake City and Momentum Indoor Climbing Fort Union in Midvale.
The 2027 championship schedule
The collegiate portion of the festivities is slated for May 20-23, 2027. During this window, college climbers representing various institutions will compete for national titles. The competition structure divides the disciplines by venue, with Lead and Speed events held at the USA Climbing National Training Center in Salt Lake City, while Boulder competitions will take place at Momentum Indoor Climbing Fort Union in Midvale.
Later in the summer, the focus shifts to the next generation of athletes. The Youth National Championships are scheduled for July 24-31, 2027. These events serve as the official conclusion to the USA Climbing Youth season, where top young climbers will vie for titles in Boulder, Lead, and Speed.
The July event affects international competition rankings beyond the national titles. The results from the Youth National Championships will determine the composition of the Youth National Team. These selected athletes will go on to represent Team USA at the World Climbing Youth Championship, held in Jamshedpur, India, from November 21-28.
Collegiate and youth championships occur in 2027
| Event Type | Dates | Disciplines | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collegiate National Championships | May 20-23, 2027 | Lead and Speed | USA Climbing National Training Center (Salt Lake City) |
| Collegiate National Championships | May 20-23, 2027 | Boulder | Momentum Indoor Climbing Fort Union (Midvale) |
| Youth National Championships | July 24-31, 2027 | Boulder, Lead, and Speed | USA Climbing National Training Center (Salt Lake City) |
“From college students representing their schools to young climbers reaching new milestones, these events celebrate the dedication and community that make our sport special,” Norman said. Marc Norman
While the specific competition schedules and registration details have not yet been finalized, USA Climbing said that additional information will be released through the organization’s official event resources pages as the 2027 season approaches.
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