United States Academic Decathlon Nationals 2025

Date
Apr 30 - May 3, 2025
Venue
Community Choice Convention Center

Wednesday | Apr. 30 8:00 AM
Thursday | May 1 8:00 AM
Friday | May 2 8:00 AM

Saturday | May 3 7:15 AM

Event Details

The United States Academic Decathlon (USAD) Nationals is a high school academic competition where teams from each state compete for the national title. It's a culmination of the Academic Decathlon season, featuring ten challenging events and providing an opportunity for decathletes from across the US to connect and compete.

Know Before You Go

Parking at the Iowa Events Center

Parking is available at the Iowa Events Center with entrances off 3rd Street and 5th Avenue. Learn more about parking at the Iowa Events Center.

Plan your stay

With 13,000+ sleeping rooms, Greater Des Moines offers hotels and bed and breakfasts with top-notch amenities to make for a restful night during your stay. Whether you’re staying downtown or making a short trip from one of our surrounding areas, you’re sure to have a comfortable experience. To book your stay, visit the Greater Des Moines Convention & Visitors Bureau.

About Des Moines

Des Moines is centrally located, in the heart of Iowa. It is a city that makes it easy to see, do, and experience more. Whether you’re visiting for an amazing concert or learning the tricks of the trade at a national convention, there is so much to do while you’re here. For more information about Des Moines, visit the Greater Des Moines Convention & Visitors Bureau.