USA Karate Announces 2027 USA Open Karate Championships & Junior International Cup in Las Vegas
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by USA NKF
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — USA Karate is proud to announce that the 2027 USA Open Karate Championships & Junior International Cup will return to Las Vegas from May 6–9, 2027, at the iconic Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino.
The 2027 USA Open Karate Championships will feature both adult and junior divisions, including the internationally recognized Junior International Cup. Competitors from across the United States and around the world will compete in kata (forms) and kumite (sparring) events, with opportunities for national-level recognition and prize awards.
As a USA Karate Signature Event, the championship will be conducted in full compliance with USA Karate participant safety standards and Minor Athletes and Officials Abuse Prevention Policies, reinforcing the organization’s ongoing commitment to athlete welfare and safe sport practices.
“We are incredibly excited to return to Las Vegas for the 2027 USA Open Karate Championships and Junior International Cup,” said Michael Cain, CEO of USA Karate. “Our members made it clear that they wanted to see this premier event return to Las Vegas, and we listened. We are especially thrilled to partner with the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino to deliver an outstanding experience for our athletes, coaches, officials, and families. Las Vegas has always provided a tremendous stage for high-level karate competition, and we look forward to welcoming the karate community back in 2027.”
“Las Vegas has played an important role in USA Karate’s history for many years,” said Brody Burns, Director of Sport for USA Karate. “We are proud to continue that tradition while providing world-class competition opportunities for athletes of all ages and experience levels. The USA Open and Junior International Cup represent some of the highest levels of competition available to our members, and we are committed to delivering an exceptional event experience both on and off the competition floor.”
Additional event information, including registration details, schedules, and competition updates, will be released in the coming months. Athletes, coaches, and spectators are encouraged to begin securing accommodations now through the official hotel booking link below:
For future event updates, visit USA Karate.
About USA Karate
USA Karate serves as the National Governing Body for the sport of karate in the United States and is dedicated to the development of athletes, coaches, officials, and clubs at all levels of participation and competition. USA Karate sanctions national events and supports safe, inclusive, and high-performance opportunities for karate athletes across the country.
