The Midwest Climbing Series’ (MCS) mission is to promote and support the growth of the Midwest climbing community by fostering connections and building relationships through collaborative efforts and the spirit of competition.
2/7/2026 UW Stout: REGISTER HERE!
TEAM REGISTRATION OPENS 1/16, GENERAL REGISTRATION OPENS 1/23
Format: Top Rope, Capacity: 64 climbers, Team Limit: 6 climbers*
2/14/2026 UW Oshkosh REGISTER HERE!
TEAM REGISTRATION OPENS 1/15, GENERAL REGISTRATION OPENS 1/23
Format: Top Rope, Capacity: 60 climbers, Team Limit: 6 climbers*
Each Team/ Sport Club was emailed a special code to register 6 climbers during the Team Registration period.
3/21/2026 University of Minnesota Duluth
Format: Bouldering + Top Rope, Capacity: 70 climbers, Team Limit: 6 climbers*
4/18/2026 UW La Crosse
Format: Bouldering, Capacity: 60 climbers, Team Limit: 6 climbers*
4/25/2026 UW Stevens Point
Format: Top Rope, Capacity: 60 climbers, Team Limit: 6 climbers*
*Registration will open 2 weeks before the competition for Teams only. During this period, each university’s team limit of six climbers applies. This is due to gyms' limited capacity. General registration will open 1 week before the competition, and any remaining spots may be claimed by Teams.
In 2011, several University of Wisconsin schools joined forces to create a series of indoor rock climbing competitions hosted at their campus climbing gyms, and the Wisconsin Indoor Climbing Series (WICS) was born. As the series grew, our friends in Minnesota joined the fun and competition. More and more recreational and competitive climbers traveled to each host school, fostering connections and strengthening our region’s climbing community. Today, the name Midwest Climbing Series reflects our expanded regional mission!