Events
2026 National SWAT Championship
Oregon State SWAT are the 2026 National SWAT Champions, finishing first of 38 teams at Staccato Ranch Vegas.
3 days of competition. 38 SWAT teams. 1 champion.
The 2026 Staccato National SWAT Championship, presented by Trijicon, brought teams from across the country to Staccato Ranch Vegas on September 24–27, 2026 for three days of demanding competition, teamwork and performance under pressure.
Congratulations to the top three teams, and thanks to all 38 teams who competed.
Final standings
| Place | Team |
|---|---|
| 1st (Champion) | Oregon State SWAT |
| 2nd | Washoe CSO |
| 3rd | Lubbock PD |
| 4th | Utah CSO 1 |
| 5th | Miami-Dade PD |
| 6th | Riverside PD |
| 7th | St John Parish |
| 8th | Redding PD |
| 9th | Shasta County 1 |
| 10th | Idaho NL SRT |
| 11th | FBI Houston |
| 12th | Jacksonville PD |
| 13th | Austin SWAT |
| 14th | Corpus Christi PD |
| 15th | FBI Las Vegas |
| 16th | Delaware State PD |
| 17th | DOE OST |
| 18th | Modesto PD |
| 19th | Irvine PD |
| 20th | Wake Forest PD |
| 21st | Ontario PD |
| 22nd | Utah CSO 2 |
| 23rd | Douglas CSO |
| 24th | Pasadena PD |
| 25th | El Paso CSO |
| 26th | Parker CSO |
| 27th | Stockton PD |
| 28th | New Braunfels PD |
| 29th | Bernalillo CSO |
| 30th | Dickinson PD |
| 31st | Corona PD |
| 32nd | Carson City CSO |
| 33rd | El Cajon PD |
| 34th | Yakima PD |
| 35th | Reno PD |
| 36th | Shasta County 2 |
| 37th | Puerto Rico PD |
| 38th | Lake CSO |
The competition
A three-day test of SWAT teams' shooting proficiency, physical agility and tactical judgment. The winning team takes home bragging rights and $50,000 to fund and equip its unit.
38 teams
Elite teams from across the U.S., each with 4 competitors and 1 alternate.
12 main + 5 side stages
Stages built to test shooting proficiency and tactical acumen.
Head-to-head shoot-off
The championship ends with the final two teams going head to head for the title.
$150K prize pool
Cash prizes for the top 5 teams, plus $50K+ in prize table gear so every competitor leaves with something.
Schedule: September 24–27, 2026
| Day | Activity |
|---|---|
| Thursday, September 24 | Team check-in, gear check and mandatory safety brief from 8am. Last check-in 3pm; zero bays live 8am–5pm; attend one safety brief at 12pm or 4pm. |
| Friday, September 25 | Competition day 1: 4 stages plus available side match |
| Saturday, September 26 | Competition day 2: 4 stages plus available side match |
| Sunday, September 27 | Competition day 3: 4 stages plus side match, head-to-head final shoot-off, farewell BBQ and award ceremony |
Team composition and equipment
- Each five-person team picks four members to compete on each stage.
- Every team member must be full-time sworn personnel on their agency's tactical team (SWAT, SRT, SORT, etc.).
- An agency may register up to two teams.
The facility
The Staccato campus is a purpose-built training destination that recreates real-world operational environments at scale. Configurable scenario zones and adaptive structures challenge decision-making, leadership and tactical execution, so runs are repeatable but never predictable.
Presenting sponsors
Staccato
Presenting and hosting sponsor
Trijicon
Presenting sponsor
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Food and beverage sponsor
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Apparel sponsor
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Food and beverage sponsor
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General FAQs
Where is the SWAT Championship held?
At Staccato Vegas, 1 PrairieFire Road, Pahrump, NV 89061, a year-round facility that hosts civilian shooting experiences and training for elite law enforcement and military units.
Are guns and ammo provided?
No. Guns and ammo are not provided for SWAT competitors.
Our high desert playground
Staccato Vegas sits in the high desert just west of Las Vegas, Nevada.
1 PrairieFire Road, Pahrump, NV 89061. Phone: (702) 837-7433. Email: concierge@staccatovegas.com. Open Thursday to Sunday, 8am–4pm.
Sponsorship contacts
Tom Elpers, Marketing Manager: tom.elpers@staccato2011.com, (720) 600-8575.