The Great Chicago Open to Serve as Key Stop for Indoor World Series, Held Alongside NFAA Indoor Nationals

Mark your calendars for The Great Chicago Open on February 13-14, 2025, at Festival Hall, located in the heart of the historic Navy Pier in Chicago, Illinois. As the fifth stage of the 2025 Indoor World Series (IWS), this event marks the first time the IWS has made a stop in Chicago—and the first time the U.S. has hosted an IWS stage outside of Las Vegas! Prize money will be awarded to top finishers in all categories, with scholarships offered for U18 divisions (or anyone aged 14 and under).

Visit The Great Chicago Open event website for all the details on registration, tournament schedule, rules, hotel accommodations, and more.

Compete at two prestigious events!

The Great Chicago Open will coincide with the 45th NFAA National Indoor Championships, giving archers the unique opportunity to compete in two major events over one exciting weekend! The annual NFAA Indoor Nationals feature NFAA members shooting 120 arrows at the iconic blue-and-white target face over two days of thrilling competition. Each division winner will receive the prestigious NFAA Silver Bowl—an exclusive honor awarded only to NFAA national champions, representing the pinnacle of excellence in archery! Read more about the NFAA Indoor National Championships.

Take some time Friday through Sunday to explore the NFAA Tradeshow, which showcases many of the world’s leading archery manufacturers. Check out the latest equipment, ask your questions, and connect with industry experts. It’s a fantastic opportunity to see the newest innovations in archery!

What else should I know about The Great Chicago Open?

Eligibility: To compete in The Great Chicago Open, participants must be members of USA Archery or another national federation recognized by World Archery.
Schedule: Official practice will take place on Thursday, with the 60-arrow qualifying round on Friday morning, followed by elimination matches in the afternoon. Select gold medal matches will be live-streamed on Friday evening. Check the complete tournament schedule for details on both The Great Chicago Open and the NFAA Indoor Nationals!
Transportation: Archers and guests may purchase shuttle access to and from the airport and designated hotel locations. Stay tuned for more information on this convenient service.
Hotel Accommodations: Book your hotel through the NFAA room block and enter for a chance to win one of two $50 Visa gift cards!

We need your feedback! Organizers are considering a 60-arrow 25m competition round during the early evening of Thursday, February 13, following Official Practice. This would be a separate event from The Great Chicago Open. Please complete a brief survey to share your level of interest in this potential event.

What is the Indoor World Series (IWS)?

The IWS is a series of open-entry tournaments held during the winter, allowing amateur archers to compete alongside professionals. Elite ranking points are awarded based on final placements in the Senior Compound and Senior Recurve categories, with top archers qualifying for the IWS Finals on Sunday at The Vegas Shoot. The 2024-25 IWS season began in November 2024 and concludes in March 2025 after events in Switzerland, Luxembourg, Chinese Taipei, France, and the United States. For more details, read about the 2025 Indoor World Series Rules and Regulations. Elite ranking points will be awarded at The Great Chicago Open based on final placements for participants in the Senior Compound and Senior Recurve divisions.

See you there!

Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to showcase your skills and compete with top talent.

Compete in The Great Chicago Open for IWS elite ranking points and prize money.
Participate in the Indoor Nationals for a chance to win the coveted NFAA Silver Bowl.
Explore the NFAA Tradeshow to discover equipment and services from top archery manufacturers.
Express your interest in the Thursday evening 25m competition. Click here to take our interest poll!

We look forward to welcoming you to Chicago for a weekend of archery excitement!

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