The road to WCT7 World Championship has officially begun in the United States, with the US Qualifier wrapping up after two high-intensity weekends of World Chase Tag®. Held on opposite coasts, this year’s qualifiers drew twelve determined teams vying for a shot at national glory—and an even bigger prize: a ticket to the World Championship later this year.

The West Coast Qualifier kicked things off on April 26th at MVMNTM in Concord, California, where five teams clashed in a single-day sprint. Just one week later, the action moved east to NYX Training Center in Georgia for the East Coast Qualifier, running across May 3rd and 4th, where seven more teams battled for supremacy.

The Format and Stakes

Each coast crowned one Regional Champion, who not only secured a place in the US Finals at Dexterity Depot (Camp Hill, Pennsylvania) on July 12–13, but also earned a special strategic advantage: the power to influence group seeding. These regional winners can either force a rival team into their group—ensuring an early showdown—or push a dangerous contender away to avoid meeting them until the knockout rounds.

Alongside the Open Division Final, the Women’s US Championship will also take place during the July event, showcasing the best female talent in American Chase Tag. Top teams from both brackets will earn qualification to the World Championship later in the year.

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West Coast Recap: MVMNTM, Concord CA

The West Coast event featured explosive performances from teams including:

  • Tempest, California
  • Vanguard, California
  • APEX Moon, Colorado
  • ApOllo, California
  • Schedule One, Oklahoma

In front of thousands watching live on YouTube and Twitch for the first time ever, Tempest emerged as the standout squad. Their performance earned them the win and the power to shape the group stage at the upcoming US Finals.

Special thanks to Amy Baldwin, who captured the West Coast intensity with a brilliant set of photos.

Photo Credit : Amy Baldwin
Photo Credit : Amy Baldwin
Flying Dutchman, a movement created by Joe Unruh (team Tempest) - Photo Credit : Amy Baldwin

East Coast Recap: NYX, Georgia

The East Coast Qualifier brought a new wave of challengers:

  • Dexterity Depot, Pennsylvania
  • Nimbus, DC
  • NYX, Georgia
  • 215, Pennsylvania
  • Aero, Indiana
  • Second State Squonks, Pennsylvania
  • Atlanta Talons, Georgia

After two days of high-stakes play, Dexterity Depot came out on top, only losing to Nimbus and not conceding any evasion until the very last match. They locked in their place at the US Final—and the East Coast seeding advantage, they'll also get to compete at their home gym for the final. Their presence will be one to watch come July, especially with the possibility of shaping their early-stage path.

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Looking Ahead: July Finals at Dexterity Depot

The US Final promises to be the most electrifying Chase Tag® event on American soil this year. Set for July 12th and 13th at Dexterity Depot, fans can expect a double-header with the Open Division Final and the Women’s US Championship.

🎟️ Tickets are available now for those who want to witness the action in person.

📺 Can't make it? The entire event will be broadcast live on YouTube—don’t miss the chance to catch every tag, evasion, and chase from wherever you are.

Record Twitch Viewership Signals Bright Future

This year's qualifiers marked the first time World Chase Tag® US events were streamed live on Twitch, and the experiment paid off. Viewer numbers surged across both weekends, showing strong signs that the appetite for live Chase Tag® is growing—and fast. The team is already exploring expanded live coverage and future digital experiences to bring fans even closer to the action.

Links to all livestream replays from the West Coast event are available below:

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