Olympiad
June 11–14, 2026, During Northern Lights Midreign
Olympiad is Amtgard’s premier interkingdom championship; a proving ground where the best of the best gather to test their mastery in War skills, Arts & Sciences, and Weapon combat.
Hosted annually on a rotating basis by the Kingdoms of Amtgard. Meal plan included with your ticket!
Olympiad '26 will crown Four champions:
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Battle Olympian: Champion of the Battlefield
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Weapon Olympian: Champion of the Tournaments
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Cultural Olympian: Champion of Arts & Sciences
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Grand Olympian: The overall champion across disciplines
The Three Paths to Glory
Battle Olympiad
The Battle Olympiad tests adaptability, teamwork, leadership, and endurance across multiple game formats.
The final Battle for Olympian crowns the leader of the last team standing as War Olympian.
Players must participate in all rounds of all games to qualify
Culture Olympiad
The Culture Olympiad tests creativity, craftsmanship, scholarship, and presentation across four distinct disciplines of Arts and Sciences.
The highest-scoring artisan across all categories is crowned Cultural Olympian.
Competitors must enter one item in each category to qualify.
Weapon Olympiad
The Weapon Olympiad tests precision, endurance, adaptability, and mastery across multiple weapon styles.
The top-ranked fighter across all categories is crowned Weapon Olympian.
Competitors must enter each weapon category to qualify.
Our Venue
Panhandle Lake 4-H Camp
370 W Panhandle Lake Rd, Shelton, WA 98584
Nestled along the shoreline of Panhandle Lake, this dedicated camp facility offers expansive open fields for large-scale battle games, wooded areas for immersive gameplay, and indoor spaces ideal for Arts & Sciences displays and gatherings. With on-site camping and a scenic natural setting, the venue provides both the space and atmosphere worthy of Amtgard’s premier interkingdom championship.
The venue site, linked below, showcases all of the wonderful accommodations available at the site, including a virtual tour!
The nearest airport is the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), 60 miles away.
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