2026 National SWAT Championship

SEP 25-27 | STACCATO RANCH VEGAS

2026 Staccato National SWAT Championship

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September 24-27 | Staccato Ranch Vegas

The Competition

A rigorous 3-day assessment of SWAT Teams' shooting proficiency, physical agility, and tactical acumen.

60 of the World's Best Teams
Competing for Bragging Rights & Top Prizes
8 Main Stages & 5 Side Stages
To Test Teams' Shooting Proficiency and Tactical Acumen
4 Stage Head to Head Finale
The Championship Culminates in a Head to Head Battle Between the Final Two Teams for the Title
$150K Prize Pool for Winning Teams
The Top 5 Teams Leave with Much Needed Cash Prizes to Fund Their Team's Equipment Needs

The Best in Law Enforcement Competing for the Ultimate Title

3 Days of Grueling Competition. Bragging Rights & Top Prizes on the Line.

60 Top Teams Competing for the Nation's Top Spot.

Staccato Ranch Vegas proudly hosts the 2026 Staccato National SWAT Championship. This competition brings together the best in law enforcement for the ultimate test of skill, teamwork, and a relentless dedication to an always-ready mentality.

Sixty of the Nation’s top SWAT teams will compete for honor, glory, and much-needed resources. The top team will leave with bragging rights and $50,000 to help fund and equip their team.

The Competition:

60 Elite Teams from all over the U.S.
8 Main Stages
5 Side Stages
4 Competitors and 1 Alternate Per Team
$50K+ in Prize Table Gear - Every Competitor Leaves with Something!
$150,000 Prize Pool for the Top 5 Teams

September 24 - 27

National SWAT Championship

3 days. 60 teams. Only one winner.

9/24 | Team Check-In & Gear Check
Team Check-In, Gear Check, and Mandatory Safety Brief
Zeroing bays will be open for any competitors who need to zero their equipment. Competitors will have time to walk the competition stages before the official competition begins.
9/25 | Competition Day 1
SWAT Championship Day 1
Teams will run four of the eight competition stages, vying for top spot on the leaderboard heading into day two.
9/26 | Competition Day 2
SWAT Championship Day 2
Teams will run the remaining four competition stages and compete for a spot in the Semi-Finals and Championship Finale on Sunday 9/27.
9/27 | Side Stages, Finale, and Farewell BBQ
Semi-Finals & Championship Finale
Final day of competition. Sunday will culminate with the Semi-Finals and the championship finale. Individual side-stages will be run all day during the competition and the event will wrap with a Farewell BBQ for all attendees.

Team Composition and Equipment Details

Team & Competitor Information

Each five-person team will be comprised of four primary competitors and one alternate. The alternate will not participate in the competition unless and until one of the primary team members is unable to continue due to injury and withdraws.
All team members will be full-time sworn personnel from the tactical operations team (i.e. SWAT, SRT, SORT, etc.) of the law enforcement agency where they are employed.
Some law enforcement agencies may have up to two teams registered.

Gear List & Competitor Guidance

The Facility

STACCATO CAMPUS

A one-of-a-kind, purpose-built training destination designed to replicate real-world operational environments at scale. This elite campus features immersive, configurable scenario zones that challenge decision-making, leadership, and tactical execution under pressure.

Unlike traditional ranges or classrooms, the property functions as a dynamic training ecosystem — blending live-action simulations, adaptive structures, and mission-driven coursework to create repeatable yet unpredictable experiences.

Built for top-tier professionals, this campus stands as a premier readiness center in the region — innovative, immersive, and unmatched in capability.