Season Opener
THIS IS A QUALIFYING EVENT TO THE U.S. NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT IN SEPTEMBER!
EVENT SPONSORS
APRIL 21-24, 2026
FDIC: Indianapolis, Indiana
SPECTATORS: ALWAYS FREE ADMISSION!
No tickets are required. Come out when you can, stay as long as you want, and join us in cheering on our amazing first responders taking it to the course for bragging rights.
ATHLETE INFORMATION
Welcome to Indianapolis for the SERVPRO® FCL 2026 Season Opener Classic in the TFT® Firefighter Challenge Championship Series.
Labeled by ESPN as ‘the toughest two minutes in sports’, this event is open to any firefighter that meets the following criteria:
- career or volunteer firefighters (active or retired) ages 18+ that are employed by and/or are voluntary members of an organized fire department (i.e.: township, municipal, district, county, state, country, military, or industry)
- licensed firefighters seeking employment
- cadets
- junior firefighters/explorers (ages 14-21)
- accredited governmental or educational agencies with a fire service curriculum
Whether an amateur or pro in our sport, we have a place for you!
Our Guide to the Challenge provides you with a comprehensive overview and understanding of our competition series, including all rules, regulations, awards, records, schedule, and more. Everything you need to know all in one document! We recommend you read this from beginning to end so you are fully prepared to take the Challenge.
Event Site Address:
FDIC 2026
100 S Capitol Avenue
Indiana Convention Center
Indianapolis, IN US 46225
look for us in the parking lot located at the corner of W South Street and S Senate Avenue
Daily Schedule
Tuesday:
11:30AM to 1:00PM: Open Practice
1:00PM to 6:00PM: Individual Qualifying Rounds
Wednesday:
7:00AM: Open Practice
8:00AM to 6:00PM: Individual Qualifying Rounds
Thursday:
7:00AM: Open Practice
8:00AM – NOON: Tandem Category Title Championship
NOON – 6:00PM: Relay Category Title Championship
Friday:
7:00AM: Open Practice
8:30AM: Opening Ceremony
9:00AM – 12:00PM: Individual Category Title Championship Title Finale
REGISTRATION RATES
Rate: just $60.00 ‘per category’ registration
**Each athlete serving on a Tandem or Relay team must register and pay for their seat on the team!
