U.S. Fireworks Championship
The premier fireworks championship of the United States is seeking competitors!
Show the world your pyrotechnic skills. Presenting at Sky Wars is the opportunity of a lifetime.
Sky Wars isn’t just a competition. It’s a platform to showcase your skills, creativity, and passion for pyrotechnics on a national stage.
We provide the space (a 500 ft x 1200 ft field), the crowd (10,000+ attend annually), and the chance to claim the title of US Fireworks Champion–which comes with its own bragging rights.
Sky Wars, the U.S. Invitational Fireworks Championship, takes place in Innsbrook, Missouri. At Sky Wars, we shoot all the public shows on a single night. There are two divisions each with three competitors: the “Pro-Am” and the “Pro” divisions.
• Pro-Am shows are limited to 6-8 minutes and must contain only 1.4g, Pro-line and Articles Pyrotechnic.
• Pro shows are 10-15 minutes, and may contain any 1.3g up to 16″, 1.4g, Articles Pyrotechnic, fireballs, flame machines you name it!
The competition is judged by 5 experienced judges. Each piece will be judged on the following categories:
• Pyromusical Concept
• Synchronization
• Soundtrack
• Technical Design
• Execution
All applicants must provide at least 2 videos that showcase your skills in choreographing fireworks to music. Big or small, we want to see that you can script and shoot a well-timed display!
For a comprehensive list of competition rules, provide your email below and click the Get More Info button.
Sky Wars is seeking talented designers for our 2027 showdown in September. Step closer to joining the elite at the US Fireworks Championship by applying today!
Step 1: Enter your contact info below and click Get Application. You will receive the application links and details in your email inbox.
Step 2: Complete the Pro-Am or Pro division application form before the deadline.
2027 Deadline: All applications must be submitted by November 1st, 2026.
Complete the form and click “Get Application” to receive an email with details. It may take a few minutes to show up in your inbox.
Meet the artists behind the incredible displays that give Sky Wars its name!
View the SHOW PLAYLIST below (or on our YouTube channel) of all past pyromusicals presented at Sky Wars.
