Mesa to Host World Field Target Championship

Mesa, Arizona, has been selected to host the World Field Target Championship at the Rio Salado Sportsman’s Club from November 13–17, 2024, marking the first time the United States has hosted the event since 2007.

The World Field Target Championship includes 300 athletes from around the globe engaging in four to five hours of competition each day. Field Target, a competitive airgun sport, utilizes rifles similar to those used in the Olympic 10-meter indoor event.

Mesa was selected out of 36 potential locations in the United States and the city now adds its name to the list of previous hosts including Italy, South Africa, New Zealand and Lithuania.

“We are deeply honored that Mesa was chosen as the destination to host the World Field Target Championship,” said Visit Mesa President and Chief Executive Officer Marc Garcia. “This prestigious event not only brings international acclaim to Mesa, but also demonstrates how our fantastic weather and our city’s top-tier facilities and attractions make us one of the Southwest’s top destinations for hosting world-class sporting events.”

The World Field Target Championship event is sanctioned yearly by the World Field Target Federation. The 45 member countries are allocated an equal number of guaranteed slots, while Team USA is chosen from competitors ranking at both the National Championship and the Grand Prix Series of select events held across the United States.

“(Visit) Mesa has been instrumental in the process of bringing the best event possible to the world stage,” said Garrett Kwakkestein, the event’s match director. “We are incredibly grateful for their support. Mesa offers incredible resources for our competitors that are just unmatched in most parts of the country.”