2026 Pirate National Conference Location Tournament: Round 3 (Final Four)
The 2026 Pirate National Conference has been subject to an elimination style bracket tournament to determine where we will host what will mark the 20th birthday of the United States Pirate Party.
As of today, we are down to four potential cities:
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Chicago, Illinois
- Seattle, Washington
- Vicksburg, Mississippi
Results from Round 2 are posted on our Discord server.
Eight other cities were previously in consideration and will no longer be considered for the 2026 conference. The eight eliminated cities, as well as the three cities that shall be eliminated by the conclusion of this tournament, shall be in permanent consideration for future Pirate National Conference locations until they have hosted. Albuquerque, Las Vegas, Louisville, Mobile, New Orleans, Plattsburgh, Portland (OR) and Providence shall all be in consideration in 2027 and beyond.
We now find ourselves in the Final Four, with two matchups this week that our members and supporters can vote on. Boston (1) will take on Seattle (9) while Vicksburg (4) takes on Chicago (6).
The tournament shall conclude on December 15th.
This tournament ending up in four totally different regions of the country is emblematic of the growth of this party. We might have states with a stronger presence of their Pirate Party, but our growth is nationwide and undeniable. After 20 years, the second oldest Pirate Party in the world will celebrate our conference on a boat and prepare for the next 20 years. We are looking forward to June 6th and hope you all are too.
Regardless of location, the conference will be A.) held on a boat and B.) hybrid, meaning those unable to attend in-person may still attend online.
Those who wish to vote can join our Discord server to find a link to the tournament. The Final Four closes out next week and the championship vote will begin from there.