To make it as easy as possible for you to compete with no distractions, we compiled all of the details and FAQs for finalists who are participating in the Massachusetts Steinholding State Championship Finals!
If you have any other questions prior to the day of the State Finals, please contact the USSA representative who confirmed your attendance for the finals or jbanko@ussteinholding.com for help. On the day of the event, please use the contact at the State Final venue listed below, so we can make sure you get in touch with someone who can help quickly.
October 5th, 2025 at 3:00pm
Jack's Abby Craft Lagers, 100 Clinton Street, Framingham, MA 01702
IMPORTANT: All competitors are required to sign our Code of Conduct and Liability Waiver prior to participating in the State Championship Finals. Please review the document as soon as possible, and sign electronically for agreement to it's terms online here. If you have any questions before signing, please contact USSA.
Check-in begins at 1:00pm and competitors are expected to check in before 2:30pm.
Check in with the host desk near the front door and they will point you in the right direction. You can call the front desk at 508-872-0900 if you have any questions or need assistance, and your point of contact will be Davis Norton.
Free parking is available in the large lot with entrances off of Bishop & Clark Street. There is also limited free street parking on Clinton Street.
State Finals competition will be during Jack's Abby Oktoberfest! Check out their website for updated Oktoberfest features and activities!
Full food and drink menu will be available, plus German Oktoberfest food options and special beer releases!
There are no tickets required and no cover charge for the Oktobefest event and friends and family are welcome to come watch the competition, but since this is a popular event and seating is first come, first served, we recommend to arrive early to secure a table!
Since all competitors have qualified at one of our registered tournament locations, the State Finals is a single round, winner-takes-all Steinholding match with separate men's and women's divisions.
Official U.S. Steinholding Association Competitions Rules will be enforced at the State Finals. Make sure you review them before the match so that you're ready to compete correctly: USSA Official Rules
The winners at the State Finals (or runners-up if the State Champions choose not to move on) will be eligible to compete in the USSA National Steinholding Championship on November 22nd, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The competitors who represent Massachusetts at the National Championship will be reimbursed up to $500 for travel expenses to Cincinnati, and USSA will cover their hotel the night before and the night after the National Championship in Cincinnati. The winners at the National Championship will receive the $4,000 cash prize! Learn more on our National Championship program page here.
As a pre-qualified, confirmed finalist, there is no cost to you to participate in the State Finals competition.
You don't need to bring anything other than your ID and your iron will to become a champion. The competition steins will be provided to you by the venue, and will be yours to keep as a souvenir of the competition, win or lose.
In the event of rain, the competition will still be held on the same day, but it will be moved indoors.
Massachusetts Steinholding State Championship Finals
If you would like to stay over, the Sheraton Framingham Hotel, Aloft Framingham, Verve by Hilton, and Residence Inn are nearby and are recommended by Jack's Abby.
Our partners at BavariaTrachten.com provided an extra special discount code (STEINHOLDING) to get 10% off any purchase of lederhosen, dirndls, and other Festwear accessories. They have free 2-3 day shipping, so if you want to get decked out for the State Finals or other Oktoberfest events this season, check them out!
