Get ready for exciting ham radio contests in 2026!

Dates and details of all the contests we hope you’ll be part of, especially Field Day.

NA SSB SPRINT Contest February 1st 00:00 UTC ends 03:59

ARRL DX CW Contest: February 21st– 22nd, 2026

ARRL DX SSB Contest: March 7th – 8th, 2026

ARRL International Digital Contest: June 6th –7th, 2026

VHF Contest: June 13th –15th , 2026

ARRL Field Day: June 27th –29th, 2026

IARU HF World Championship July 11th -12th

CQ WW SSB Contest October 24th -25th

ARRL November Sweepstakes – CW: November 1–3, 2026

CQ WW CW Contest November 28th – 29th

ARRL November Sweepstakes – SSB: November 21–23, 2026

ARRL 10 Meter December 12th – 12th

Join the Fun!

We encourage all our members to participate and enjoy the experience, regardless of prior contesting experience. If you’ve never entered a contest before, there’s no need to worry—we’re here to help. Our club includes many seasoned operators who are ready to guide you. Whether it’s your first time calling CQ or you’re unsure about managing pile-ups, you’ll have plenty of support every step of the way.

If you’ve never logged contacts before, don’t sweat it. The process is much easier than it may seem, and our members will help you get comfortable with it quickly.

Don’t miss out on the fun we have and get radioactive with GSBARC