2027 Varsity & Junior Varsity
National Championships

April 22-25, 2027

The National Geography Bowl, National Biology Bee, National Humanities Bee & US Geography Bee Are Online in May 2027.

Arlington, VA
Arlington, VA

About Varsity & Junior Varsity Nationals

The 2027 International Academic Competitions suite of Varsity and Junior Varsity National Championships events are taking place from late April to mid May of 2027. The list of Nationals events as well as when and where they take place are found below.

 

Event Date Location
National History Bowl
National History Bee
National Geography Bee
National Science Bee
National Academic Bee
US History Bee
National Political Science Bee
US Geography Championships
National Championship Exams		 April 22-25, 2027 Crystal Gateway Marriott
Arlington, VA
National Geography Bowl May 22, 2027 Online
National Humanities Bee May 23, 2027 Online
National Biology Bee May 27, 2027 Online
US Geography Bee May 27, 2027 Online
David Madden with Livingston High School (NJ), 2023 National History Bowl Varsity National Champions

Official Host Hotel

Please note that according to the IAC Stay-to-Play Policy staying at one of the official host hotels is required for all families outside a 100-mile driving radius of the Crystal Gateway Marriott.

Crystal Gateway Marriott

1700 Richmond Highway
Arlington, VA 22202
703-920-3230

King Rooms – $168

Note – Double rooms are only available for Saturday & Sunday Nights. King rooms are still available for the entire event

Main Events at Nationals

Learn more about each event by clicking on its logo.

National History Bowl
National History Bee
National Geography Bee
National Science Bee
National Academic Bee
US History Bee
National Political Science Bee
US Geography Championships
US Geography Bee
National Championship Exams

Registration, Costs, and Qualification Notes

2026 costs can be found below, and the 2027 information will be coming soon!

Note: Please read all information below before registering! Scroll down for the link to the registration form!

Important Registration Notes

  • Before Registering: Please review the costs, refund policy, and qualification notes listed below carefully before registering!

  • Processing Fee: Note that credit card payments will include a non-refundable 5% credit card processing fee.

  • Registration Deadline for in-person events to avoid late fees: April 5, 2027 for History Bowl teams and April 9, 2027 for individual events in Arlington, VA
    (late fees are an extra $5 per National Championship Exam, $10 per other individual events (including US Geography Championships), and $30 for History Bowl teams of any size)
    Registration Deadline (final): April 12, 2027 for History Bowl teams and April 16, 2027 for individual events in Arlington, VA
    Registration Deadline for online events to avoid late fees: May 4, 2027 (Natl. Biology Bee, Natl. Geography Bowl, Natl. Humanities Bee, US Geography Bee)
    (late fees are an extra $10 per other individual events and $30 for Geography Bowl teams of any size)
    Registration Deadline for online events (final) May 11, 2027
    (Note: registration is not guaranteed for Natl. Geography Bowl after May 4; the extra week for that event is on a space-available basis; the three online bees have guaranteed registration available through May 11 with the surcharge)

Qualification Notes – Please read before registering!

Official Refund Policy

  • On or Before April 5: 90% of paid fees not including credit card fees.

  • April 6-16: 50% of paid fees not including credit card fees.

  • April 17 and onwards: No refunds.

History Bowl

Max size is 4 players at once; unlimited substitute players

  • Team – $770

  • Duo Teams – $550

  • Solo Team – $330

Geography Bowl

Max size is 2 players at once; 1 substitute player allowed

  • Two or Three Player Team – $335

  • Solo Team – $175

Bee Event Costs

  • National History Bee – $155

  • US History Bee – $135

  • National Geography Bee – $135

  • US Geography Bee – $95

  • National Science Bee – $135

  • National Academic Bee – $135

  • National Political Science Bee – $135

  • National Biology Bee – $65

  • National Humanities Bee – $65

Other Individual Student Event Costs

  • US Geography Championships – $115

  • National Championship Exams – $25 per exam

Discounts

  • Hosting Discount: – $125 (for bowl teams only)

  • National History Bowl Moderators (pending IAC approval): – $160

  • National History Bee Moderators (pending IAC approval): – $100

  • USHB/NSB/NPSB/NGB/NAB Moderators (pending IAC approval): – $60

Registration for the 2027 Varsity/JV Nationals is currently closed, and will open in Fall 2026.