NCWSA Nationals Banquet
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2026 NCWSA Nationals ↗

2026 NCWSA National Championships · Closing Celebration

One Final Event

October 17, 2026 · 6:00–10:00 PM · Afterparty after 10:00 PM

This October, the nation's best collegiate water skiers compete on our water. Before they head home, we're bringing every team, every coach, and the organizers who made Nationals happen together for one night of buffet dinner, toasts, and well-earned recognition — the official NCWSA Nationals Banquet.

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NCWSA Nationals Banquet

Cal Expo · Building C, Sacramento

Buffet dinner included

Early Bird · Ends Sept 19

$68

per seat

$75 after Sept 19

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Tables & seats are limited — book now.

2026 NCWSA Nationals · Bell Acqua Lakes crest

A tournament is won on the water. It's celebrated in the room. This is that room — for every athlete who competed, every coach who got them there, and every organizer who kept Nationals running.

Every competing team Division I and Division II alike — one banquet, no ranking at the door.
Every individual accomplishment Personal bests, first Nationals, last Nationals — all of it worth raising a glass to.
The people behind the scenes Coaches and tournament organizers get a seat at the table too.

The Details

What to expect on banquet night

Here's everything confirmed so far — we'll fill in the last few blanks as the date gets closer.

When

The closing banquet of the 2026 NCWSA National Championships, on Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 6:00–10:00 PM, with an afterparty following.

Where

Cal Expo, Building C — 1600 Exposition Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95815.

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Dinner

A full buffet dinner is included with every seat.

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Parking

Free parking for every guest — no validation, no fee.

Seating

Assigned tables for teams, coaches, and guests.

Seating will be assigned at the event

The Bar

Beer and wine will be available for purchase — guests 21 and older only, ID required.

Getting to Building C

Cal Expo has four buildings sharing one address, so the lot matters more than the street number. Enter through the Main Gate on Exposition Blvd & Heritage Way, then head for Lot C — it's the closest parking to Building C, right alongside Lot B.

Running early or want the full grounds map? Cal Expo's own directions page and facility brochure cover every gate, lot, and building on site.

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Cal Expo · Building C

1600 Exposition Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95815

The night doesn't end at dessert.

The afterparty kicks off at 10:00 PM — more details on the way, so check back here or watch for the announcement from Bell Acqua Lakes.

More coming soon

Book Now

Don't miss the celebration.

Tables and seats are going for the 2026 NCWSA Nationals Banquet at Cal Expo, Building C. Reserve yours today.

Early Bird — $68 per seat, thru Sept 19 · $75 after

Reserve My Seat