U.S. Invitational Fireworks Championship
Saturday, September 27th, 2025 in Innsbrook, Missouri
2025 Event Sold Out
Sky Wars on 9.27.2025
Due to unusual weather conditions in September, Sky Wars organizers made the difficult decision to cancel our 2024 event. We’ve rescheduled with the same incredible lineup of talent for Saturday, September 27th, 2025.
Purchased 2024 tickets have been rolled over to our 2025 date. For questions about the 2024 ticket roll-over, please see our announcement.
Tickets to our 2025 show are now sold out. To sell tickets or find tickets, please visit our 2025 Tixel portal. We also recommend subscribing to our newsletter to be notified and receive a purchase link if more tickets become available.
Call for 2024 Competitors
Open Now – Dec 31, 2023
Think you have what it takes to be a US Fireworks Champion?
Take the Leap: The sky is your canvas, and the 2024 Sky Wars US Fireworks Championship is your stage. Apply now to embark on an unforgettable journey of artistry and excitement. Applications are open now through December 31, 2023.
What is Sky Wars?
The U.S. Fireworks Championship
Sky Wars is the largest and one of the only pyrotechnic competitions in the nation. Held annually within an hour of St. Louis, this fiery event is hailed as a must-see experience for all ages.
The three-hour long event features fireworks shows by invitation-only pyrotechnicians who are among the nation’s top fireworks display choreographers. Up to 10 highly skilled teams create award-winning pyromusicals—or “concerts in the sky”—which combine the artistry of music and pyrotechnics. Audience members also witness several large-scale firework shells, the likes of which are rarely seen launched at other public events.
Sky Wars takes place annually on the fourth Saturday in September in Innsbrook, Missouri. For tickets, visit skywarsevent.com.
EVENT ADDRESS
Sky Wars is located at the following address:
1001 State Highway F, Wright City, MO 63390
EVENT MAP
GETTING TO SKY WARS
Sky Wars offers free & reserved parking! We recommend ticket-holders get to site by 5pm to claim your seating area.
Please note that the Innsbrook field is a unique venue, and there will be high traffic when entering and exiting the event. If you have your tickets, visit the Plan Your Trip page to get directions and prepare for your arrival and departure. Visit our FAQ for what to bring and not bring.
Gates & Festival Area Open
2 to 7 p.m.
Live Music
3 to 7 p.m.
Fireworks Championship
7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
WHAT TO EXPECT
definitely the unexpected.
Imagine the night sky coming alive with breathtaking displays of dazzling color as far as the eye can see. Then add perfectly synchronized tunes to these blazing bursts of fire as the crowd around you oohs and aahs to the music’s beat.
And there you have it…Sky Wars.
The Missouri Pyrotechnics Association proudly presents Sky Wars, a spectacular explosion of light and sound featuring invitation-only pyrotechnicians who are among the nation’s top fireworks choreographers. Their mission: to leave our audience absolutely positively breathless.
Known as pyromusicals—or concerts in the sky—these combinations of pyrotechnics and music generate explosive creations that can be seen and heard for miles. “Big” can’t describe its sheer size (it is the area’s largest fireworks show.) “Dazzling” doesn’t even begin to illustrate its glory (it is one of the only pyrotechnic competitions in the U.S.) Simply put, Sky Wars is the ultimate battle in the sky!
Join us at our upcoming annual fireworks championship. We guarantee you will take home memories that will last a lifetime.
Sky Wars will happen regardless of rain. If severe weather prevents the performance, the show will take place the next evening at 7:30 p.m. (The unusually severe weather in 2024 was our first exception in 19 years.)
Sky Wars’ nonprofit partner is Wags & Whiskers. Donations can be made at their web site at https://wags-whiskers.org. Thank you for your support!
A Light and Sound Explosion!
Since 2006, the Missouri Pyrotechnics Association (MOPyro) has built a community of volunteers, professionals, and fans with a passion for the artistry and science of fireworks.
We are dedicated to entertaining our audience who come to see the exceptionally artful pyrotechnics that only true professionals can design, build, and deliver. Our sweet spot: creating amazing displays choreographed by award-winning technicians from across the country.
We are ready to wow you, so be prepared to experience a MOPyro show that you have come to expect, appreciate, and love.
SPONSORS
Our family-friendly celebration is the perfect interactive opportunity to showcase your business or organization.
Contact us today at info@skywarsevent.com so we can share all the details.
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