elite-trades-hero-24

2025 Plumbing National Championship

The digital qualifying round is now open – take the online quiz today to enter the competition.
Enter the Competiton External

Be Named Best Plumber in the U.S.

Think you’re the best of the best? Then you need to take on the Plumbing National Championship. We’re excited to sponsor this prime-time televised event where plumbers will be given a chance to put their expertise to the test, vying for the industry's ultimate bragging rights in addition to a share of $20,000 in cash and prizes. Round 1 qualifying is happening right now — check it out. 

round-1-gray-bg.jpg

Round 1: Qualifying

March 1 – June 29

Register for the competition and take the 5-minute multiple-choice quiz on the PNC website.

round-2-gray-bg.jpg

Round 2: Home Challenge

August 1 – August 29 

The top 20 plumbers from Round 1 will receive a custom at-home challenge kit designed by industry experts to test their skills on a unique and dynamic task.

round-3-gray-bg.jpg

Round 3: The Finals

October 6 – October 11

The top 5 plumbers with the highest score from Round 2 will get an all-expenses paid trip to West Palm Beach, Florida, to compete in the finals. 

Take the Quiz External
2024 Finalists hero

Watch the 2024 Plumbing National Championship

If you missed the Plumbing Nationals broadcast last year, you can now watch the head-to-head competition on YouTube. See the best plumbers in America face off.  

 

Watch Now Play
sharkbite-in-the-championship

SharkBite Supporting the Competition

As the category sponsor for the Plumbing National Championship, SharkBite puts its most innovative fittings and piping in the hands of the best plumbers in the nation. Since the inaugural competition in 2023, competitors have used the newly launched SharkBite Max fittings to create stronger, faster connections in multiple challenges.  

 

About Our Sponsorship Arrow right

Look for the Shark

Explore some of the SharkBite products you’d use at the Plumbing Nationals finals. 

SharkBite Max brass push-to-connect 90 degree elbow

Max Brass Push 90-Degree Elbow

New
SharkBite Max 90-degree elbow fitting allows you to connect two pieces of PEX, copper, CPVC, PE-RT or HDPE SDR-9 pipe.
product image for SKU UR008

Max Brass Push Coupling

New
SharkBite Max brass push-to-connect couplings are used to connect PEX, copper, CPVC, PE-RT or HDPE SDR-9 pipe in any combination.
UR22185A

Max Brass Push Ball Valve

New
SharkBite Max ball valves can be installed PEX, copper, CPVC or PE-RT pipe where water shut off is needed.
SharkBite Max 1/2" Tee.

Max Brass Push Tee

New
SharkBite Max tees are used to connect PEX, copper, CPVC, PE-RT or HDPE SDR-9 pipe of the same size.
Blue PEX-A Pipe UA60B10

Blue PEX-A Pipe (Straight Lengths)

Cross-linked polyethylene pipe approved for use in residential and commercial installations. Can bend around corners, reducing the number of connection points needed.
Red PEX-A Pipe UA60R10

Red PEX-A Pipe (Straight Lengths)

Cross-linked polyethylene pipe approved for use in residential and commercial installations. Can bend around corners, reducing the number of connection points needed.
UR702A product photo

SharkBite Max Depth & Deburr Tool

New
Mark proper insertion depth for SharkBite Max and First generation fittings, as well as deburr pipe with a simple rotation of the tool once the pipe is inserted.