The 2026 edition will feature three primary divisions:

• Men’s Elite Division
• Men’s Open Division
• Women’s Open Division

• Thursday, May 14:
  Men’s Elite Division begins (evening matches only)
• Friday, May 15 – Sunday, May 17:
  Full competition across all divisions, with matches beginning as early as 8:00 a.m.
• Sunday, May 17:
  All matches conclude by 4:00 p.m.

The competition schedule has been intentionally structured to provide a high-quality playing experience while maximizing access to the broader international event taking place alongside the tournament.

Running in parallel, the Quad Cities will also host the NACHC Men’s Senior Continental Championship and IHF World Championship Qualifier from May 12–16, 2026.

This unique alignment creates an unprecedented opportunity for players, coaches, and fans to experience both elite club competition and international national team play in a single venue.

• National team matches (Tuesday–Saturday) will be ticketed events
• The U.S. Open schedule has been designed to minimize overlap, allowing participants and attendees to take in both competitions

Teams registering for the U.S. Open will have the option within the Sport80 platform to secure ticket allotments for these international matches as part of their registration.

• Initial Registration Deadline: April 24, 2026
• Late Registration Window (with fee): April 25 – May 4, 2026

All teams are encouraged to review the full competition structure, policies, and logistics outlined in the official registration packet.

• Registration Packet
• Sport80 Team Registration
• Free Agent Player Registration
• Volunteer Interest Form

For those not participating in the tournament, ticket information for the NACHC Championship matches is available here:

• Match Tickets Portal

The return to the Quad Cities reinforces USA Team Handball’s commitment to delivering high-level competition environments that elevate the sport domestically. With world championship qualification on the line, top club pathways at stake, and international participation welcomed across open divisions, the 2026 U.S. Open Championships promises to be one of the most dynamic events in recent memory.

We look forward to welcoming teams, fans, and the broader handball community to Bettendorf this May.

The mission of USA Team Handball is to develop, promote, educate and grow the sport of Team Handball at all levels in the United States, and to enable United States athletes to achieve sustained competitive excellence to win medals in international and Olympic competition.