The USA Boxing Metropolitan Association has officially launched the 2026 Metropolitan Championships, opening a multi-week regional tournament that serves as the direct qualifier for Elite Open division athletes aiming for the USA Boxing National Championships this December. Competition begins on Friday, October 2, 2026, across prominent member clubs throughout the New York Metropolitan area.
Tournament Structures and Division Tier Formats
To ensure competitive balance across all brackets, USA Boxing Metro has established distinct formats based on division tiers. Elite Open Division competitors will fight under a rigorous double-elimination structure, which requires top-tier contenders to demonstrate resilience and consistency to secure their passage to the national tournament in December.
All other participating divisions—including Senior Male, Novice, and Junior categories—will compete under a standard single-elimination bracket system. In these divisions, athletes must secure a victory in every single bout to advance through the championship ladder.
Host Venues and Complete Event Schedule
The multi-week tournament takes place at various host gyms across the metropolitan area, featuring weigh-in and show times tailored for each fight card. According to the official tournament schedule released by USA Boxing Metro, the dates and venues are structured as follows:
- Friday, October 2: Ardon Sweet Science — Weigh-in at 5:00 PM, Show at 7:00 PM
- Saturday, October 3: APJ Boxing / Gold’s Gym LaGrange — Weigh-In at 11:00 AM, Show at 1:00 PM
- Friday, October 9: Church Street Boxing Gym — Weigh-In at 5:00 PM, Show at 7:00 PM
- Saturday, October 10: Bronx Legends Boxing Academy — Weigh-In at 3:00 PM, Show at 5:00 PM
- Saturday, October 17: Resorts World NYC (Community Feature) — Weigh-In at 12:00 PM, Show at 2:00 PM
- Sunday, October 18: Resorts World NYC (Community Feature) — Weigh-In at 12:00 PM, Show at 2:00 PM
- Friday, October 23: Gotham Gym — Weigh-In at 5:00 PM, Show at 7:00 PM
- Saturday, October 24: Gleason’s Gym — Weigh-In at 3:00 PM, Show at 5:00 PM
- Friday, October 30: Sweatbox Boxing Fitness — Weigh-In at 5:00 PM, Show at 7:00 PM
- Saturday, October 31: Eastern Queens Arena — Weigh-In at 1:00 PM, Show at 3:00 PM
- Saturday, November 7: John’s Boxing Gym — Weigh-In at 11:00 AM, Show at 2:00 PM
Resorts World NYC Community Partnership
Resorts World New York City joins the organization as a community anchor partner for the 2026 championships. The venue is providing complimentary space to showcase amateur athletes on October 17 and October 18. This partnership aligns with Resorts World NYC’s ongoing investment in local youth and athletic development throughout Queens and the wider metropolitan area.
Sponsors and Regional Governance
The USA Boxing Metropolitan Association operates as the local governing body for amateur boxing under USA Boxing, Inc., providing regulated competitive opportunities for youth and adult athletes across the New York region. Support for the 2026 Metropolitan Championships is provided by community partners and sponsors including USA Boxing Metro, Superare, Resorts World NYC, Konquer Club, Millions.co, and Sting.
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