High Point Climbing to Host YETI Climbing National Championships

The best climbers in the country will compete in Orlando from February 11-15.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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High Point Climbing and Fitness in Orlando, Florida is set to host the YETI Climbing National Championships, a prestigious event organized by USA Climbing. The competition will feature the top climbers in the country competing in Boulder, Lead, and Speed disciplines over five days, with the winners earning national titles, points toward the 2026 National Team selection, and $30,000 in prizes.

Why it matters

This event will showcase High Point Climbing's new flagship gym on the national stage and help put Florida on the map for competitive climbing. It also serves as a key step in selecting athletes for the 2026 U.S. National Team, which will play a pivotal role in determining who represents Team USA at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

The details

The YETI Climbing National Championships will feature eight Olympians who represented Team USA between the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 games. Many of the climbers who win this week will go on to represent the U.S. at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.

  • The event will take place from February 11-15, 2026.
  • The competition will run for five days.

The players

High Point Climbing and Fitness

A climbing gym in Orlando, Florida that is hosting the YETI Climbing National Championships.

USA Climbing

The national governing body for competitive climbing in the United States, organizing the YETI Climbing National Championships.

Greater Orlando Sports Commission

A local organization that is supporting the event and highlighting Orlando's commitment to hosting premier sporting events.

John Wiygul

The President of High Point Climbing and Fitness.

Jason Siegel

The President & CEO of the Greater Orlando Sports Commission.

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What they’re saying

“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.”

— John Wiygul, President of High Point Climbing and Fitness (Yahoo Sports)

“Hosting an event of this caliber reflects our community's commitment to hosting premier sporting events and highlights our world-class venues such as High Point Climbing and Fitness.”

— Jason Siegel, President & CEO of the Greater Orlando Sports Commission (Yahoo Sports)

What’s next

The winners of the YETI Climbing National Championships will earn points toward the 2026 U.S. National Team selection, which will be an important step in determining who represents Team USA at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

The takeaway

This event showcases Orlando's growing reputation as a hub for competitive sports, particularly in emerging disciplines like climbing. It also highlights the continued rise of Florida as a destination for elite athletic events and training.