June 19-21, 2026

Three years after playing host to the 2023 USA Judo Senior National Championships, Spokane welcomes the National Governing Body back to town for the 2026 Junior Olympic National Championships. An expected 900 athletes, aged 5-20, representing the future of American judo, will compete in the three-day event on June 19-21.

The prestigious USA Judo Junior Olympics will not only crown national champions in numerous divisions and weight categories but also serves as the trial event for the 2026 Cadet World Championships (for athletes age 14-17) in Guayaquil, Ecuador, Aug. 20-23, and the 2026 Junior World Championships (for athletes under the age of 21) in Amman, Jordan, Oct. 22-25.