About Varsity/Junior Varsity Nationals
National History Bowl National Championships: Tournament Structure and Progression
The 2025 International Academic Competitions Varsity and Junior Varsity National Championships will take place from April 24-27, 2025 at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Virginia. More information on 2025 Nationals will be posted in the coming months.
Official Host Hotel
Please note that according to the IAC Stay-to-Play Policy, staying at one of the official host hotels is required for all families outside a 100-mile driving radius of the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington. To register an exemption to this policy please fill out our Exemption Form.
Study Resources & Additional Information
Registration, Costs, and Qualification Notes
Note: Please read all information below before registering!
Important Registration Notes
Qualification Notes – Please read before registering!
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The National History Bowl require prior qualifying at History Bowl and Bee events at the regional level.
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The National History Bee requires prior qualifying at either History Bowl and Bee regional events or at National Science/History/Geography Bee regional events.
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The National Science Bee is open only to students who have qualified either on the National Qualifying Exam or a National Science Bee regional event.
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The US Geography Championships and National Geography Bee are open only to students who have qualified either on the Geography National Qualifying Exam or a National Geography Bee regional event.
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The US History Bee and National Political Science Bee are open only to students who have qualified on their respective National Qualifying Exam.
- 6No qualification is required to compete in any of the National Championship Exams or the National Academic Bee.
Official Refund Policy
History Bowl
Max size is 4 players at once; unlimited substitute players