2026 Space Coast Challenge presented by EarCare
The 2026 Space Coast Challenge will be the premier IDPA sanctioned match of the year in Florida! We have devised 12 challenging stages with a minimum round count of 220. The stages are designed to test your ability to think, perform and shoot under pressure. This will be The Match to test your skills and compete with the BEST in the pistol shooting sports.
Main Match starts: Nov 14, 2026 @ 8:00 AM Match ends: Nov 15, 2026 @ 3:00 PM
Staff Match starts: Nov 13, 2026 @ 8:00 AM through Nov 13, 2026 @ at 4:00 PM
Match Director: Larry Wheeler
Location:
Port Malabar Rifle and Pistol Club (PMRPC)
610 Hurley Blvd SW
Palm Bay, Florida
Registration opens on: April 1st, 2026 @ 6:00 AM
Registration closes on: September 1st, 2026 @ 6:00 PM
Times are local to America/East Coast Time zone.
You have four options when selecting a squad for the match. You can sign up to:
1) Shoot all 12 stages on Saturday
2) Shoot 6 stages Saturday morning and the remaining 6 stages on Sunday morning
3) Shoot 6 stages Saturday afternoon and the remaining 6 stages on Sunday morning.
4) There is an option for a limited number to Shoot all 12 stages on Friday with the staff. Check with Match Director before signing up for Friday Squad.
PMRPC does not allow AIWB holsters (or Serpa holsters that require the use of the index finger to release the pistol from the holster) due to insurance/liability reasons.
PMRPC does not allow the barrel of a loaded weapon to point over the berm. Empty chamber reloads can point over the berm, but must be at the berm when the slide goes forward or cylinder is closed.
See http://www.SpaceCoastChallenge.com for more information/refund policy.
Refunds: The match will refund paid registration fees if requested by email to [email protected] on or before September 1, 2026. Refunds are subject to a $5.00 charge for processing. After September 1, 2026, all refunds will be subject to an additional $50.00 charge for match jersey. The jersey will be mailed to you. No requests for refunds will be honored after September 15, 2026.
Match Lock Down: There will be no changes after September 1st. We will obviously accept classification changes as identified by IDPA.COM.
Registration and squadding questions: [email protected]