More about the National Installer Championship Event
The National Installer Championship Event takes place at Hardscape North America each year. Twelve (12) team spots are available for the taking – will you be one of them in 2026? Here are some important dates and information about what to expect if you compete in the National event:
- Required team meeting on Wednesday, October 21 from 5:30 – 6:30 pm at the Kentucky Exposition Center.
- Three to four, 60-min preliminary rounds take place on Thursday, October 22 from 9:00 am – 4:30 pm.
- The top four finalists from the preliminary rounds advance to the 90-minute Championship round on Friday, October 23 at 10:30 am.
- The Awards Ceremony to announce the rankings of the 2026 event will take place at 12:45 pm on the Hardscape Demos stage in the Hardscape House.
- The top 4 finishers will take home cash, prizes and bragging rights for the next 364 days!
Who can sponsor a team for 2026? Anyone! This is one HNA Sponsorship that is open to any person or company, regardless of whether they are exhibiting at the 2026 show. Teams can even self-sponsor if a spot remains! We encourage all individuals and companies to consider sponsoring an outstanding local team, or a team you know deserves to be seen at this National Event! Find out more or Ready to Sponsor a Team? Contact Rob Bowers at 703-657-6881 by May 31, 2026!
2026 National Competition
- 12 Team Spots available, first-come, first-served.
- Sponsor a team to compete Today!
- Prelim Rounds take place on 10/22, with the Final Round happening 10/23.
- Contact Rob Bowers for more information.
The Hardscape North America Installer Championship is intended to test and recognize the skill, dedication, and passion of hardscape contractors from across North America. Each team that competes in the championship will have their understanding of industry best practices and guidelines tested in a race against the clock and other top installers in the industry. This championship will determine the best of the best in the hardscape industry!
Twelve teams were sponsored to complete in the 2025 National Installer Championship Competition. The top three (3) finishers from the 2025 National Competition are below.
2025 Champion – Pavers By Porter
