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USA Taekwondo 2027 Season: Dates for Every Major Event
USA Taekwondo has published six events for its 2027 season, from the Team Trials in January to the Season Final in September. Here are the dates and how to plan around them.
Reviewed by Daniel Reyes, 4th dan Kukkiwon, 18 years teaching | Last checked: October 30, 2026Short answer: The 2027 USA Taekwondo season runs from January 14 to September 5, 2027. It has six events: National Team Trials, U.S. Open, American Open East, American Open West, National Championships and the Season Final. Cities and venues have not been posted yet.
| First event | National Team Trials, January 14 to 17, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Last event | U.S. Season Final, September 3 to 5, 2027 |
| Number of events | 6 |
| Longest event | National Championships, 5 days (July 7 to 11) |
| Venues | Not yet posted for any event |
| Governing body | USA Taekwondo |
The 2027 event calendar
These are the dates listed on the USA Taekwondo 2027 season page. Each event page there carries the registration and hotel details once they are released.
| Event | Dates | Length |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. National Team Trials | January 14 to 17, 2027 | 4 days |
| U.S. Open Championships | March 18 to 21, 2027 | 4 days |
| American Open East | May 7 to 9, 2027 | 3 days |
| American Open West | June 18 to 20, 2027 | 3 days |
| U.S. National Championships | July 7 to 11, 2027 | 5 days |
| U.S. Season Final | September 3 to 5, 2027 | 3 days |
The season spans about 33 weeks. The longest gap is 60 days, between the Team Trials on January 17 and the U.S. Open on March 18. The shortest is 17 days, between the American Open West on June 20 and the National Championships on July 7.
The World Championships overlap the Nationals
The U.S. National Championships (July 7 to 11) share their start date with the World Taekwondo Championships in Astana, which run July 7 to 13. Athletes cannot be at both, so a fighter aiming at the world stage and one fighting for a national title are in different places that week.
The World Championships also count in the Olympic path: a round of 16 finish or better at the 2027 event is one of the criteria for some qualification routes. Our guide to LA28 taekwondo qualification has the full rules, and the Astana event page has the dates.
How to plan the year
For a family with a competing student, the first decision is which events fit the child’s level. Nationals and the Team Trials are built for national-team contenders. The Open events are the usual entry points for strong club competitors.
- Choose the two or three events that match the athlete’s level and dan or gup rank.
- Book travel once the host city is announced on the USA Taekwondo event page.
- Check the weight division the athlete will enter. Our guide to taekwondo weight classes explains how divisions work.
- Budget for entry, travel and gear. See the cost of taekwondo for typical monthly tuition.
Competition is optional. Many students train for years without entering a tournament, and the beginner guide explains what to expect first.
Poomsae and other divisions
USA Taekwondo events can include forms (poomsae) as well as sparring. If your child prefers forms, read our guide to poomsae competition and check the event page for which divisions each event offers.
Frequently asked questions
When is the 2027 U.S. National Championships?
July 7 to 11, 2027, according to the USA Taekwondo 2027 season page. The host city has not been posted yet.
When is the 2027 U.S. Open?
March 18 to 21, 2027.
When are the American Open events in 2027?
American Open East is May 7 to 9, 2027, and American Open West is June 18 to 20, 2027.
When is the U.S. National Team Trials in 2027?
January 14 to 17, 2027.
When is the U.S. Season Final?
September 3 to 5, 2027.
Where are the 2027 USA Taekwondo events held?
Cities and venues have not been posted on the season page for any of the six events. Check the USA Taekwondo event pages for updates.
Do the Nationals clash with the World Championships?
They overlap. The Nationals run July 7 to 11, 2027 and the World Taekwondo Championships in Astana run July 7 to 13, 2027.
Can beginners enter these events?
The Open events are the usual entry points for strong club competitors. Check the division and eligibility rules on each event page before registering.