National YoYo League Presents

20★27

National Yo‑Yo Contest

June 25–27, 2027 Las Vegas, NV

2027 registration, venue, hotel, and schedule details coming soon.

Thomas Rajan, 2026 1A Finals. Photo: Dan Dauer

The National Yo-Yo Contest, established in 1993, is the premier event in the United States that celebrates the skill and artistry of yo-yo enthusiasts nationwide.

Organized by the National Yo-Yo League (NYYL), this annual competition crowns champions across five divisions.

Winners earn the prestigious title of U.S. National Yo-Yo Champion and the opportunity to represent the country at the World Yo-Yo Contest.

Championship Divisions

Single Hand String Trick

One long-spinning yoyo, string tied to the yoyo and the hand. The most common style.

Two Hands Looping Trick

Two short-spinning yoyos, one on each hand. Looping style.

Two Hands String Trick

Two long-spinning yoyos, one on each hand.

Offstring

Off-string. The string is attached to your hand but not the yoyo.

Counterweight

Counterweight. The string is attached to the yoyo but not your hand. Instead, the free end is attached to a counterweight.

Division photos are from the 2026 National Yo-Yo Contest. Photography by Carlo Cavaluzzi and Dan Dauer.

Special Divisions

In addition to the main divisions, the contest also features special divisions designed to foster inclusivity and celebrate diverse styles and competitors.

Sports Freestyle Division

A welcoming, performance-focused division open to players of all skill levels and grouped by age, perfect for those looking to experience competitive yo-yoing in a more relaxed format.

Doc Lucky’s Duo Division

Introduced to spotlight collaborative creativity, this division features two players performing a synchronized 2-minute freestyle routine. Judging emphasizes entertainment value (50%), uniqueness and creativity (30%), interaction between players (10%), and technical skill (10%). Performances often incorporate costumes, props, music, and theatrical elements to captivate the audience.

Over 40 Division

Highlighting the passion and skill of veteran players.

Women’s Freestyle Division

Celebrating the incredible talent of female competitors, this division aims to create a supportive and empowering space for women in yo-yoing.

The full list of divisions, fees, and important dates is on the Register to Compete page.

Schedule

Three days of competition. The daily schedule for 2027 will be posted on the Schedule page.

★ Friday

June 25

2027

★ Saturday

June 26

2027

★ Sunday

June 27

2027

2027 schedule details coming soon.

Important Dates

Spectator passes are sold separately on the Spectators page.

2026 National Champions

Winners earn the prestigious title of U.S. National Yo-Yo Champion and the opportunity to represent the country at the World Yo-Yo Contest.

★ 1A

Thomas Rajan

★ 2A

Matt Szeto

★ 3A

Aliyah Tan

★ 4A

Ryan Connolly

★ 5A

Sterling Quinn

Special Division Winners

Advanced Youth 1A Division

Women’s

Over 40

1A International

Doc Lucky’s Duos Division

Dr. Throw & the Monster (Connor Pflueger & Lucas Pflueger)

Spintop Championship Freestyle

Jose Madrigal

Sports 1A, Ages 9 & Under

Nicholas Critcher

Sports 1A, Ages 10 to 12

Connor Pflueger

Sports 1A, Ages 13 to 17

Beckham Baldwin

Sports 1A, Ages 18 & Up

Pete Filice

Sports X

Harrison Breaux

Results and photos from compete.yoyocontest.com. Photography by Dan Dauer and Carlo Cavaluzzi.

Competitor and Spectator Information

Registration, judging, spectator passes, volunteering, and results.

Compete

Spectators

Spectator passes grant access to the competition room, vendor area, and any workshops on the day(s) you select.

2026 pass pricing, for reference

3-Day Pass (Fri–Sun)	$60
Saturday + Sunday Pass	$45
Sunday Only	$30
Saturday Only	$25
Friday Only	$15

2027 spectator pass details coming soon.

Results

Travel

★ Las Vegas, NV

The 2027 National Yo-Yo Contest returns to Las Vegas. Venue and hotel details coming soon.

Attention to all attendees:

The National Yo-Yo League is committed to creating welcoming and inviting spaces for all members of our fantastic community.

At the 2027 National Yo-Yo Contest NYYL’s position continues to be clear: we are openly committed to creating a secure, welcoming, and friendly environment, free from all racism, sexism, sexual misconduct, violence, bullying, and any form of sexual, physical, verbal or emotional abuse during league events.

We will have staff on site who will aim to uphold these values, such that all attendees can enjoy the incredible event we have planned. See you in Vegas!

National Yo‑Yo Contest

Single Hand String Trick

Two Hands Looping Trick

Two Hands String Trick

Offstring

Counterweight

Special Divisions

Sports Freestyle Division

Doc Lucky’s Duo Division

Over 40 Division

Women’s Freestyle Division

Schedule

Important Dates

2026 National Champions

Thomas Rajan

Matt Szeto

Aliyah Tan

Ryan Connolly

Sterling Quinn

Special Division Winners

Competitor and Spectator Information

Compete

Spectators

Results

Travel

Sponsors

Attention to all attendees:

Get Updates from NYYL:

Compete

Event

Results