Thank you to our teammates at the U.S.
Championship for helping make Eau Claire Kubb City for 20 years.
Mural painted by local artist Jenna Wood
Brought to you by the U.S. National Kubb Championship, Wisconsin Arts Board, & Visit Eau Claire
How Eau Claire Became Kubb City
It started with a Kubb set, a love for the game, and a city that had no idea what was coming.
After spending time in Sweden, Eric and Erin Anderson moved to Eau Claire in 2007 with Kubb in tow. They were new to town, the game was new to the area, and it turned out to be a pretty good way to bring people together. That summer, Eric organized Eau Claire’s first Kubb tournament. Just 35 players and 15 teams showed up. Small beginnings for what would become a very big Eau Claire thing.
The tournament grew quickly, moving from park to park as more teams joined in. Eventually, it became the U.S. National Kubb Championship and found a home at Eau Claire Soccer Park. In 2011, Eau Claire made its relationship with the game official, earning the title "Kubb Capital of North America."
And Kubb didn’t stay on the tournament pitch. It found its way into parks, schools, backyards, and casual games around town, becoming one of those wonderfully unexpected things that feels distinctly Eau Claire.
Fast-forward to today, and that little tournament has welcomed players from across the country, tied a world record with 144 teams, and helped put Eau Claire on the international Kubb map. And in 2027, the U.S. National Kubb Championship is celebrating its 20th year.
Not bad for a game that first came to Eau Claire in 2007.
The Main Event: U.S. National Kubb Championship
July 9–11, 2027 · 20th Anniversary · Eau Claire Soccer Park
Every summer, players from across the country make their way to Eau Claire for the U.S. National Kubb Championship—three days of competition, community, and straight-up kubb culture.
In 2027, the championship celebrates its 20th year in Eau Claire, marking two decades since a small local tournament helped kick-start the city's Kubb story. Whether you're competing for the King or just curious what a national Kubb championship actually looks like, this is the weekend to see Kubb City in action.
