All Three Defending Champions Win the 2026 US Open in Historic Sweep

A Historic First for the U.S. Open

Ultimate frisbee's most prestigious summer tournament just made history. For the first time ever, all three defending champions repeated as winners across every division at the 2026 U.S. Open International Club Championships. Across all three divisions, last year's champions were in a position to win it all — and if they did, it would mark the first time the U.S. Open had back-to-back winners in all divisions simultaneously. That's exactly what happened on Sunday, August 3, in Aurora, Colorado.

The U.S. Open, held in Aurora, Colorado, is a premier event co-hosted by USA Ultimate and Altitude Ultimate and serves as the first leg of the Triple Crown Tour. It's one of the summer's most demanding events, and the 2026 field consisted of all twelve 2025 national semifinalists and many other top-level U.S. teams looking to break into that tier. The stage was set for something special — and the sport's elite teams delivered.

Men's Division: Revolver Chases Legacy, Sockeye Crashes the Party

In the men's division, defending champions San Francisco Revolver faced off against Seattle Sockeye in an attempt to claim their fifth U.S. Open title — back-to-back wins would be no new feat for Revolver, having won three consecutive years from 2013–15. Revolver ultimately prevailed, cementing their status as the tournament's most decorated men's program.

Sockeye had been back in the final for the first time since 2021, when they won their third U.S. Open title, having previously won in both 2017 and 2019. Saturday at the 2026 U.S. Open was described as one of the craziest days in recent history of the men's division, featuring controversial calls, wild plays, and a slew of upsets that turned the perception of the division completely upside down. Sockeye's run to the final was a tournament-wide surprise, but Revolver proved why they're the standard.

Women's Division: Fury vs. Scandal, Again

San Francisco Fury went for a three-peat in the women's division, having previously won the U.S. Open in 2013, 2015, and 2024–25, chasing their fifth title as they faced off against Washington Scandal in the final. Fury came through, extending one of the most dominant runs in club ultimate history.

Scandal had been hoping for a repeat of 2023, when they triumphed over Fury 15–13 to claim their first and only U.S. Open win. Scandal had advanced to the final on a universe point, defeating Molly Brown 15–14 to reach the finals for the third consecutive year — a remarkable streak of consistency in its own right. San Francisco Fury, Boston Brute Squad, and D.C. Scandal have weathered the storm time and again, proving their staying power as the best teams in the nation, remaining immovable from their position in the rankings even as other programs rise and fall.

Mixed Division: Hybrid Makes It Three Straight

The mixed division featured Ann Arbor Hybrid, who claimed their third title in three years, having already pulled off back-to-back wins in 2024–25. Three consecutive titles is a feat that demands respect in any sport, and Hybrid's sustained excellence in the mixed division has made them the team to beat year after year. Their championship Sunday win over New York XIST completed the clean sweep across all three divisions.

With the U.S. Open now in the books, attention turns to the national championship circuit. The U.S. Open also serves as a World Ultimate Club Championships tuneup and preview for the top three teams in each division, meaning Sunday's results carry weight far beyond a single trophy. The defending champions have sent an unmistakable message: they aren't done yet. Whether any challengers can dethrone these dynasties by season's end remains the most compelling question in club ultimate.