Sandhurst 2026

The annual Sandhurst Military Skills Competition will occur at the U.S. Military Academy (USMA) on May 1-2. This year is a two-day competition featuring teams from West Point, Army ROTC units across the U.S., service academies, and international teams from across the globe.

*For more information, go to the Visitors Center tent on May 1st.

Parking

• Parking on post is limited
• If your vehicle displays a car pass (issued by Sandhurst OIC/AOIC) you can park in the following:
  • Arvin Parking Lot
  • Army West Point Hospitality Lot
  • Clinton Parking Lot
  • Fort Clinton Parking Lot
  • Thayer Roof
• All other vehicles must park at:
  • North or South Dock
  • Buffalo Soldier Field
  • PX/Commissary Parking Lot
• Once parked, transit on foot to accommodation
• Please do not park anywhere else on post - you will run the risk of being towed/receiving a ticket
• Do not park in front of the railway crossing

Day 1 Schedule

Day 1 Lane Locations

• Day 1 stations begin their rotation at 0635 and run until 1505 with rotations every 30 minutes.
• Buses are only available on Day 1 and run from 0530-1500.

Day 2 Schedule

• The Crucible is the only event open to spectators with the first iteration of that event beginning at 0800 and the last iteration beginning at 1330.
• Buses are not available to spectators on Day 2.

Sandhurst Banquet Dinner and Livestream

Reservations Required- Please email DCACatering@westpoint.edu

• $21.95 per person plus 18% service charge
• Cash Bar
• Livestream begins at 1815 (watch awards ceremony livestream)

Menu:

• Sliced Italian, Ciabatta and Focaccia Bread
• Classic Caesar Salad
• Mozzarella and Tomato Salad
• Seasonal Vegetables with Garlic and Thyme
• Campanella Alfredo
• Ike’s Chicken Scampi
• Meatballswith Tomato Basil Marinara
• Freshly Baked Assorted Cookies and Cream Puffs

Identification requirements to enter West Point

Visiting West Point

Learn more about the Sandhurst Military Competition

Meet the 2026 teams