The Tactical Games has released their complete 2026 season schedule, and there’s a lot to unpack. Sixteen events spanning three continents, a new title sponsor bringing real prize money, and a three-day National Championship make this the biggest season in the competition’s history.
I’ve been competing in Tactical Games since 2019, and I can tell you the 2026 lineup represents a major shift for the sport. Whether you’re planning your first event or mapping out an entire season, here’s everything you need to know.
Before we dive into the schedule, let’s talk about the big changes coming to the 2026 season.
SIG SAUER is now the title sponsor. This isn’t just a logo on a banner. The partnership means cash prizes are coming to Tactical Games for the first time ever. The 2026 National Championship will have $90,000 on the line. That’s not a typo. Real money for performance at the highest level.
The National Championship expands to three days. Previous years ran Nationals as a two-day event. In 2026, competitors get an extra day. More stages, more opportunities to separate the field, and more recovery time between events. This matters when you’re combining high round counts with serious physical output.
International expansion goes beyond a single event. The 2026 schedule includes both Poland and Italy. Tactical Games has been growing globally, but two European stops in one season signals serious commitment to international competition.
Here’s every event on the 2026 calendar with dates and locations:
| Event | Location | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Burnet Regional | Burnet, TX | February 21-22 |
| Holt Regional | Holt, FL | March 14-15 |
| Kingman Regional | Kingman, AZ | April 11-12 |
| Bland Regional | Bland, MO | April 25-26 |
| Mountain Home Regional | Mountain Home, TX | May 9-10 |
| Laurens Regional | Laurens, SC | May 23-24 |
| Pawลow International | Pawลow, Poland | June 6-7 |
| Rupert Regional | Rupert, ID | June 20-21 |
| Searsboro Regional | Searsboro, IA | July 11-12 |
| Missoula Regional | Missoula, MT | July 25-26 |
| Epping Regional | Epping, NH | August 8-9 |
| Rome International | Rome, Italy | August 22-23 |
| Garrettsville Regional | Garrettsville, OH | September 12-13 |
| Moyock Regional | Moyock, NC | September 26-27 |
| Phoenix Regional | Phoenix, AZ | October 10-11 |
| 2026 National Championship | TBA | November 13-15 |
That’s 13 domestic regionals, two international events, and the three-day National Championship.
The 2026 calendar spreads events across the country, so most competitors should find something within reasonable driving distance.
Texas and the Southwest get three events total. Burnet kicks off the season in late February, Mountain Home follows in May, and Phoenix closes out the regional schedule in October. Arizona in April (Kingman) offers a good early-season option for competitors who want to avoid Texas heat.
The Southeast sees action in Florida (Holt, March), South Carolina (Laurens, May), and North Carolina (Moyock, September). The Moyock venue sits near the Virginia Beach area and has hosted solid events in previous years.
Midwest competitors have options in Missouri (Bland, April), Iowa (Searsboro, July), and Ohio (Garrettsville, September). The spacing works well if you’re trying to hit multiple events without burning out.
Mountain and Pacific Northwest regions get Idaho (Rupert, June) and Montana (Missoula, July). Back-to-back months if you want to combine them into one trip.
Northeast competitors finally get a regional in Epping, NH (August). New England has been underserved in past seasons, so this fills a real gap.
The two European stops deserve their own discussion because they represent different challenges than domestic events.
Pawลow, Poland (June 6-7) marks Tactical Games’ continued expansion into Eastern Europe. If you’ve been curious about competing internationally but don’t want to navigate complex firearms importation, Poland has relatively straightforward processes for competition shooters. June weather in Poland is generally mild with temperatures in the 60s-70s Fahrenheit.
Rome, Italy (August 22-23) is the bigger logistical challenge but potentially the more memorable experience. August in Italy means heat, so expect conditions that test hydration discipline as much as shooting skill. Italian firearms regulations are more complex than Poland, so start your paperwork early if you’re serious about making this trip.
For both international events, I’d recommend connecting with Tactical Games directly about equipment logistics. Some competitors ship gear ahead, others rent locally, and a few go through the full import process. There’s no one right answer, and the situation changes based on your specific equipment and travel timeline.
The National Championship runs November 13-15, expanding from the traditional two-day format to three full days of competition. The location hasn’t been announced yet, but previous years have used venues that can handle the increased round counts and physical demands that come with a national-level event.
The three-day format matters for competitors. More stages mean more opportunities to recover from a bad event. It also means more total rounds downrange and more physical events to survive. If you’re planning to compete at Nationals, your training should account for sustained performance across three days, not just peak output for 48 hours.
The $90,000 prize purse at Nationals changes the equation for top competitors. This is the first time Tactical Games has offered cash prizes, and it signals where the sport is headed. For newer competitors, it means the top divisions will attract serious talent. For experienced competitors eyeing a podium finish, there’s actual financial incentive beyond bragging rights.
If you’re mapping out which events to attend, here’s how I’d think about it.
First-time competitors should pick one event within driving distance and focus on finishing strong. Don’t worry about points or standings. Your goal is learning the format, understanding the physical demands, and figuring out your equipment needs. Burnet in February or Holt in March give you early-season options with (relatively) manageable weather.
Experienced competitors chasing Nationals qualification should check the current points structure. The number of events counting toward qualification has varied by year, so confirm the 2026 rules before committing to a heavy travel schedule. Generally, consistent top-third finishes across multiple events builds qualification faster than one great result and several DNFs.
Competitors with flexible schedules might consider building a regional trip around multiple events. The June-July stretch offers Idaho followed by Iowa, with Poland in between if you’re adventurous. The September window has Ohio and North Carolina back-to-back for East Coast competitors.
Registration for 2026 events should open through The Tactical Games website at thetacticalgames.com. Historical patterns suggest early-season events fill fastest, so if Burnet or Holt is on your calendar, don’t wait.
We maintain a complete major match calendar at Action Gunner that includes Tactical Games events alongside USPSA, 3-Gun, PCSL 2-Gun, and other competitive shooting schedules. If you’re trying to plan around conflicts with other competitions, that’s a good resource for seeing the full landscape.
The 2026 Tactical Games schedule tells a story about where this sport is heading.
Prize money changes competitor behavior. When there’s $90,000 at Nationals, you’ll see more dedicated training, better equipment optimization, and fiercer competition in the top divisions. That raises the overall level of competition and pushes stage design to keep up.
International expansion creates pathways for the sport to grow beyond the United States. Poland and Italy in 2026 might become three or four international stops by 2028. Competitors who travel for these early international events are helping build something.
The three-day Nationals format suggests the organizers are thinking about sustainability and spectator appeal. More stages spread across more days means better recovery for competitors and more content for broadcasts and coverage. If you watched any of the 2025 Nationals coverage, you know the interest is there.
The 2026 Tactical Games season runs February through November with sixteen total events. SIG SAUER’s title sponsorship brings cash prizes for the first time. International events in Poland and Italy expand the sport’s global footprint. And the three-day National Championship raises the stakes for anyone chasing hardware.
Pick your events, start your training, and get registered when slots open. See you at the range.
The complete 2026 Tactical Games schedule and registration information is available at thetacticalgames.com. Action Gunner maintains a comprehensive major match calendar at actiongunner.com covering Tactical Games, USPSA, 3-Gun, PCSL 2-Gun, PRS, and other competitive shooting events.
