Dubai, United Arab Emirates– 2 February 2026: The San Antonio Police Department will take part in the UAE SWAT Challenge 2026, joining other US teams including the New York Police Department Emergency Service Unit, Dallas Police Department SWAT, and the Orlando Police Department.
The San Antonio Police Department SWAT team will compete alongside elite tactical units from around the world in five high intensity challenges designed to test speed, coordination, endurance, and tactical execution.
The seventh edition of the challenge will take place from 7 to 11 February at the Training City in Al Ruwayyah, Dubai, attracting wide international attention and strong public engagement.
Message to the community
Members of the American community in the UAE are invited to attend the competitions in person. Free tickets are available through the Virgin Megastore website. Your presence will be a powerful show of pride and encouragement as the teams compete on the global stage.
For supporters around the world who are unable to attend in person, the competitions will be broadcast live on the official UAE SWAT Challenge YouTube channel. Viewers are encouraged to watch online, follow the action, and show their support digitally.