2026 F-Class Nationals Info

[gmr4]

I am scoping out the 2026 F Class Nationals.. how long is the drive (24 hours) etc and trying to estimate hotel costs for me and my buddies. Where do people stay near Ben Avery? It appears that it can be expensive. There are 4-5 of us going to make the trip. Any hotel information or areas to look much appreciated.. other info would be awesome. Thanks

 

[delucy]

skip the hotel and get a VRBO or Air BNB

 

[gmr4]

skip the hotel and get a VRBO or Air BNB

Is there a certain area recommended.

 

[Jdne5b]

Is there a certain area recommended.

Anthem or Cave Creek is one of the most convenient, otherwise you’ll just have to search via the map for the northern part of Phoenix. North of 101 hwy.

 

[gmr4]

Anthem or Cave Creek is one of the most convenient, otherwise you’ll just have to search via the map for the northern part of Phoenix. North of 101 hwy.

Thanks this is what I needed since I dont know the area… some of what I’ve found provided sticker shock!

 

[lawman29]

Extended Stay - Deer Valley
They have kitchenettes

 

[Ringostar]

There’s a lot of people stay at the Hampton at Anthem. They give a Ben Avery discount that you get with calling. However, it still adds up quickly. If you have a group, it’s definitely cheaper to rent a house.

 

[gmr4]

There’s a lot of people stay at the Hampton at Anthem. They give a Ben Avery discount that you get with calling. However, it still adds up quickly. If you have a group, it’s definitely cheaper to rent a house.

Hey thanks.. it does add up… I’ve been looking at houses. I cant imagine some of my crew in a pool.. ha ha

 

[rardoin]

Deer Valley had a lot of VRBO's at great prices about 5-6 years back. If deals still exists in that area, it is convenient to the range.

 

[CA_Shooter]

When are sign ups?

 

[rardoin]

Registration is not open yet, AFAIK.

 

[gmr4]

Wont open until March.. I think

 

[323]

Has anyone heard any dates yet? I been going to cmp western games last couple yrs going in a couple weeks. If they get the dates right I can make it two weeks of shooting.

 

[skibar_tx]

Has anyone heard any dates yet? I been going to cmp western games last couple yrs going in a couple weeks. If they get the dates right I can make it two weeks of shooting.

They usually hold the USFCNC matches the end of October.

 

[Acyr]

Has anyone heard any dates yet? I been going to cmp western games last couple yrs going in a couple weeks. If they get the dates right I can make it two weeks of shooting.

Western games are 9-18 in October. F Class nationals are 10/25-11/1.

 

[323]

Western games are 9-18 in October. F Class nationals are 10/25-11/1

I was tracking the western game dates. Same as last year dates not excited about that it was cooking ass hot last year. So this might be an easy decision .

 

[gmr4]

October 25 to Nov 1 2026. Verified on Desert Sharpshooters Website.. Someone also announced the dates on here or facebook.

 

[Ringostar]

I haven’t looked into prices on rental houses, but heard that prices of housing is going way up in the area because of the giant micro chip facility getting built across the highway. I stayed at the Hampton back in February. Even with the discount, it was still $1100 for 6 nights as a single. I would hope that 3 people in a 3 bedroom house would be cheaper.

 

[323]

We got into an air bnb for swn for a real good deal. Worked out $400 per family for 7 days if I remember right. By family that’s spouses. I’m headed to the cmp western games and we are staying at drury hotel 7 nights for less than 1k. If anyone in your group was military look into this https://www.americanforcestravel.com/

 

[Ringostar]

They have campgrounds at the range also. I stayed there a couple years ago. A site with water and electric hookups was $180 for a week.