#NAYC25
FAQ’s
Basic Information
Where is NAYC 2025?
NAYC 2025 will be held in Indianapolis, Indiana. General Sessions will be hosted in The Lucas Oil Stadium, and Split Sessions will be hosted in the Indianapolis Convention Center and the Lucas Oil Stadium.
What are the dates of NAYC 2025?
July 23–25, 2025
When do I register?
Hotel Registration: February 3, 2025 at 6:00PM CST
Event Registration: February 17, 2025, 6:00 PM CST
Afterburners Registration: April 17, 2025, 6:00 PM CST
Is there an age limit for NAYC?
There is no age limit or restrictions, but the event is geared toward ages 12-30.
What is the NAYC Schedule?
Wednesday, July 23
12:00 PM – Registration
5:30 PM – Doors Open for All Attendees
6:00 PM – Talent Search Worship Arts
7:20 PM – Prayer
7:30 PM – General Session
Thursday, July 24
9:45 – 10:45 AM – Split Sessions
11:00 – 11:30 AM – Jumpstart Session
11:30 – 1:00 PM – General Session
1:00 PM – Afternoon Break
5:30 PM – Doors Open for All Attendees
6:00 PM – Talent Search Worship Arts
7:20 PM – Prayer
7:30 PM – General Session
11:00 PM – Hyphen Late Night Event
Friday, July 25
9:45 – 10:45 AM – Split Sessions
11:00 – 11:30 AM – Jumpstart Session
11:30 – 1:00 PM – General Session
1:00 PM – Afternoon Break
2:00 PM – SERVE
5:30 PM – Doors Open for All Attendees
6:00 PM – Talent Search Worship Arts
7:20 PM – Prayer
7:30 PM – General Session
11:00 PM – Afterburners
What are tips for youth leaders bringing a group to NAYC25?
Over two dozen youth pastors from the states of Arkansas, California, Florida, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, Georgia, and Texas along with the province, New Brunswick, were surveyed about NAYC. Click this link find their survey responses!
Vendor Information
Can I have a Vendor Booth at NAYC?
Apostolic entrepreneurs and vendors are welcome to showcase their products and services to thousands of attendees. For more information, visit the “Vendors” page on the website.
Am I allowed to have a food/drink truck or booth?
Any booth or food truck wishing to sell food or drinks must have a commissary kitchen licensed in Marion County in Indiana and must register as a vendor with the Indianapolis Convention Center’s food and beverage provider, Sodexo Live. For more information, please email [email protected].
Hotel Reservations
What is the per-night hotel rate range for NAYC?
Hotel rooms will be available at an average rate of $198.86 per night, accommodating up to four guests, with prices ranging from $119 to $249.
For more information about hotel reservations, please visit our “Hotels” page and watch NAYC Conversations.
Will I be billed when I make a hotel reservation?
No. NAYC Housing Reservations will require no upfront charge. There is a fee associated with canceling a reservation. The Cancellation Policy can be found in the FAQs under “Hotel Reservations”.
What is the NAYC Hotel Cancellation Policy?
Any room(s) cancelled/released on or after February 5, 2025, and through May 27, 2025, will be charged a $50 fee ($45 cancel fee $5 credit card processing fee).
Any room(s) cancelled/released on or after May 28, 2025, and when the hotel cancel policy takes effect, will be charged a $100 fee ($90 cancel fee $10 credit card processing fee).
Hotels that are within 2 miles of the Lucas Oil Stadium will require a “3” night minimum stay to include Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday nights.
Your hotel reservation acknowledgement(s) number and/or exception number is required to purchase your event ticket(s).
Are there any NAYC Housing exceptions?
We understand that some attendees may live within 60 miles, have family in the area, or may want to book rooms using hotel reward points (for all nights for each reservation). Because of this, we offer a few exceptions to our Book the Block Program. In order to be eligible for an exception the following form and all required supporting documentation needs to be submitted no later than February 14, 2025. Click here to fill out the NAYC Exception Form.
Please be aware that you will be required to provide your Hotel Block Confirmation Number, Reservation Acknowledgement Number, or Exemption Number provided from Connections Housing in order to complete your NAYC Event Registration. This number will be assigned once you have booked your hotel through Connections Housing or once you are approved for an exemption.
Airbnb, VRBO, and any other vacation rental sites are not eligible as NAYC housing options to be able to purchase tickets
How old do I have to be to reserve a hotel for NAYC?
We do not set hotel policies in the NAYC host city. The minimum check-in age varies by hotel- some allow guests 18 and older, while many require guests to be 21. Since each hotel has its own policy, we recommend checking directly on the hotel websites before NAYC Housing Registration to confirm the different hotel age requirements.
Registration
When will registration for NAYC open?
Event registration will be available on February 17, 2025, at 6:00 PM CST.
How does reserve seating work?
One of the challenges for groups that attend NAYC is locating a seat in the stadium for services. We are piloting a test plan that would offer leaders an opportunity to register for a reserved section on Level 100 on Monday, February 17th at 6:00 PM CST during NAYC Event Registration as you would any level. When you arrive at NAYC25, your group would select and occupy their number of registered seats within the reserved section on Level 100. While the individual seats may change for a group during the event, they would have seats in their reserved section for all of NAYC!
The Reserved Sections on the map and Reserved Section badges will be one color, but NAYC25 Event Registration offers you the exciting opportunity to sit within one of the 8 reserved sections.
The eight reserved sections will be:
- Section 101
- Section 102
- Section 103
- Section 105
- Section 148
- Section 151
- Section 152
- Section 153
Please watch NAYC Conversations for more information on Reserved Sections.
Can I purchase event registrations without purchasing a hotel through Connections Housing?
Will there be a waiting room?
Due to the high volume of attendees on Eventbrite, you may be placed in a “Waiting Room”. Do NOT refresh once you are in the “waiting room.”
Do attendees need to refresh Eventbrite at 6 PM CST on February 17th, or will it refresh automatically?
Attendees must refresh the page at 6 PM CST. However, once you are in the waiting room, do NOT refresh the page.
When tickets are in my cart, and I’m entering payment information, are they reserved until I finish?
Can I stay in an AirBnB, VRBO, or another vacation/short term rental?
No. You must purchase your hotels through Connections Housing to purchase event registrations. The only exception applies to those utilizing the exception form.
Where have past NAYCs been held?
Year | City, State |
1979 | Memphis, TN |
1981 | Shreveport, LA |
1983 | Indianapolis, IN |
1985 | Tulsa, OK |
1987 | Cincinnati, OH |
1989 | Memphis, TN |
1991 | Kansas City, MO |
1993 | Indianapolis, IN |
1995 | Little Rock, AR |
1997 | Nashville, TN |
1999 | Indianapolis, IN |
2001 | Atlanta, GA |
2003 | Nashville, TN |
2005 | Columbus, OH |
2007 | Charlotte, NC |
2009 | Nashville, TN |
2011 | Columbus, OH |
2013 | Louisville, KY |
2015 | Oklahoma City, OK |
2017 | Indianapolis, IN |
2019 | St. Louis, MO |
2021 | Virtual One Day Event |
2023 | St. Louis, MO |
2025 | Indianapolis, IN |
What is the price to register for NAYC?
- Floor Level: $85
- Level 100: $75
- Level 200: $65
- Level 300: $55
- On-Site (Any Available): $85
- Reserved Sections: $105
- This badge allows you to sit within your purchased reserved section. You can choose from the following sections: 101, 102, 103, 105, 148, 151, 152, or 153.
When registering my group for NAYC, do I need to submit a name for each person I'm registering?
No. You will purchase the number of registrations required for your group, but names will not be required. If an attendee in your group loses their badge, the group leader must pay the $10 replacement fee for a new badge.
If I pre-registered, do I need to arrive in time for the 12:00 p.m. registration on Wednesday?
No. This is for those registering onsite or those who still need to pick up their pre-registration packet.
Will the doors be open to the general public during the General Sessions?
No, you must be registered for any and all sessions (Split Sessions, Jumpstart, General Session, Afterburners).
What do the seating levels in the Stadium look like?
Seating levels are organized based on your registration level.
Do I have to sit in the level I purchase?
Yes, you may only sit within the registration level you purchase.
Is entry time for the stadium based on your registration level?
No. Doors open for all registration levels at 5:30 PM for evening sessions and 9:00 AM for morning sessions.
What happens if someone in my group loses their registration badge?
If an attendee in your group loses their badge, the group leader must represent that individual and pay the $10 replacement fee for a new badge.
Do I have to register my child?
Children 12 months (1 year) and under are free; everyone else must pay full registration.
What is the "Saving Seats" Policy?
Saving seats in the stadium for guests who have not arrived will not be allowed.
How do I get my registrations if I registered online and I am from outside of the US and Canada?
Registrations made outside of the U.S. and Canada must be picked up at the registration booth on Wednesday during registration.
What if I register for NAYC but need to cancel?
NAYC registration is non-refundable but transferable.
How do I transfer my NAYC registration?
NAYC registration badges can be sold directly to another individual or group. The badge must be physically transferred to the new individual/group, along with a copy of the Eventbrite confirmation email or “printable ticket.” If the badge is not transferred, the new attendee will need to register onsite at the onsite registration rate. Digital copies (e.g., a picture of the badge or code) are not acceptable.
Is there ADA seating?
Special Events
How do I sign up for the Talent Search Worship Arts Competition?
You can sign up by visiting: Talent Search Worship Arts 2025