Sky Wars

05/26/2026

Is it fireworks season already? Let's meet the artists of Sky Wars 2026! Starting with... *cue drumroll*

🎆 Nathan Dexter: Sky Wars 2026 Pro-Am Competitor 🎆

From backyard 4th of July shows to the biggest stage in American fireworks, Nathan Dexter (Carmel, IN) has been building toward this moment for a decade. With ~3,200 cues, a crew of trusted pyro friends, and a show designed to get your blood pumping, Nathan is bringing his A-game to Sky Wars this September 26th. No procrastination: his meticulously crafted flow of music and fire is already scripted.

"I think I've already won, in the sense that I'm going to be there." 🔥 We can't wait to see what you've cooked up, Nathan!

Get to know the man behind the cues – see his full pyro bio on the SkyWarsEvent YouTube or website.

05/19/2026

The SKY WARS 2025 event mini-doc premieres Thursday 🤯

When: 8:30pm CDT on May 21st
Where: YouTube Channel

This 21-minute feature follows the pyro mastery of last year’s United States Fireworks Championship.

Be ready to catch the online premiere with the community!

Missouri Pyrotechnics Association - MoPyro

05/15/2026

Rob, Donnie and David chat Sky Wars 2026 in the new Pyro Unleashed Podcast episode!

This week, Rob Cima joins Donnie and David to recap SkyWars 2025 and eagerly anticipate SkyWars 2026. Rob shares some of the most memorable moments from prev...

05/08/2026

Sky Wars Watch Party 💥 Catch the behind-the-scenes recap of last year’s United States Championship. Join us May 21st on the YouTube channel.

Missouri Pyrotechnics Association - MoPyro

01/22/2026

💥 2026 Competitors Announcement 💥 Congratulations to our competitors for 09.26.2026!

This year's Pro-Am Competition players are:
- Nathan Dexter from Carmel, IN
- Chad Flanders from Hickman, NE
- Jacob Pierce from Parker, TX

Welcome to the championship, fellas! We cannot wait to see what you bring to the sky in September.

But wait, there's more...

This year marks the FIRST EVER Championship of Champions round in our Professional Division, and we are welcoming back these talented pyros to the stage:
- Tyler Cole with IPC Displays (2022 champion)
- Donnie Toms with Kansas City Area Pyrotechnicians (2023 champion)
- John Mikrut Jr. with RKM Fireworks (2025 champion)

Please help us in congratulating these individuals and their crews as they gear up for this year's United States Fireworks Championship in Innsbrook, Missouri! 👏🎆🏆

01/04/2026

Applications close Wednesday 🚨 For pyros who’ve ever dreamed of their display on a big stage, this could be the chance. Complete an application by January 7th to be considered: https://forms.gle/yEZtWSCRdp73FfZk9

01/02/2026

Happy New Year, everyone! Attention Pyros: We are fast approaching the application deadline to compete in our Pro Am division on 9.26.2026.

Interested applicants must apply by January 7th to be considered. Visit skywarsevent.com/compete to begin.

Sky Wars in Innsbrook, Missouri is the ultimate platform to showcase your pyrotechnic skills and creativity. We’re seeking talented individuals who are experts at planning, designing, and executing firework displays choreographed to music.

If presenting a show on the nation’s largest pyrotechnic stage has been a dream of yours, this could be your chance!

We wish all applicants the best of luck, and everyone a safe and happy New Year.

🥂🎇 The Sky Wars Team

P.S. General Admission tickets are still available (in limited supply) for our 2026 show.

📸 by Matt Hovey

This isn't just a competition; it's a platform to showcase your skills, creativity, and passion for pyrotechnics on a national stage.

12/12/2025

Attention Pyros 🔥🔥 2026 Pro Am competitor applications are OPEN!

We're seeking experienced pyrotechnicians ready to take on the nation's largest 1.4g fireworks competition on 9.26.26 in Innsbrook, Missouri.

Apply by January 7th. Complete the interest form on the Sky Wars website to be emailed the application.

Tag a talented pyro friend who you think should take the leap! 🎆

10/29/2025

Ticket Update: 3:37pm CT on 10/29/25

In less than 6 hours, Sky Wars 2026 is already 70% sold out. Our VIP Experience and Reserved Parking passes have indeed sold out.

If you still need GA tickets, please get them while supplies last at the link on our website: skywarsevent.com

If you need to resell your tickets or buy tickets 3rd party, our Tixel portal is officially open (please do NOT attempt to sell/buy 3rd party tickets anywhere else).

TICKET ISSUES: Due to the extremely high volume of ticket sales today, some may have experienced lag times on the ticketing website, for which we apologize. Some may have also noticed that tickets in a cheaper discount tier have re-appeared after a purchase. We believe this is because TicketTailor will not show tickets that are in someone's cart, but if a transaction is not completed, those tickets will be re-released for someone else to purchase.

With all that said, we cannot wait to showcase the best in United States pyrotechnic artistry with all who're able to attend on September 26th (we're expecting 10,000+ attendees again). Please get the tickets you need while they're available or utilize Tixel for resales.

THANK YOU, Sky Wars fans, for your incredible support of our event and for your patience with us today. Thank you to all who attend, and especially to those who've spread the word far and wide about our fiery showdown. Your excitement and support mean so much to everyone who helps bring this show to life each year. Let's keep fueling that burning passion for pyro we all share! 🔥❤️🔥

10/29/2025

🔥 2026 Tickets Are Here 🔥 Find the link at skywarsevent.com

CONGRATULATIONS to this year's contest winner, Jeff Smith! This fiery masterpiece won Jeff two VIP tickets. (We had some INCREDIBLE runner-ups, which we’ll share soon.)

Don't hesitate to grab your passes on our brand-new ticketing page before our 9.26.2026 event sells out. Early birds get the biggest discount, and our first handful of discount tiers sold out within MINUTES!

If you experience any major issues, please let us know – and thank you in advance for your patience as we transition to our new ticketing system.