Nation’s Best Plumbers Compete for 2025 National Title
Key Highlights
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National spotlight on the top five plumbers competing in skills-based challenges
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CBS Sports Network airing three consecutive Fridays of SETCS competition
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STRAUSS outfits competitors to keep focus on craftsmanship and real-world performance
LOS ANGELES, CA — The ServiceTitan Elite Trades Championship Series (SETCS) returns to primetime this December, bringing the country’s top plumbing talent to a national audience. Throughout the year, tradesmen and tradeswomen from across the United States compete for a shot at the 2025 national title across multiple divisions, with the plumbing finals anchoring the month’s broadcasts on CBS Sports Network.
The nationally televised finals will air at 8 PM ET across three Fridays—December 12, 19, and 26—showcasing competitors in the HVAC Professional Division, HVAC Apprentice Division, and, most notably, the Plumbing competition. This year’s broadcast will feature the top five plumbers facing off in a series of skills-based challenges designed to mirror real-world jobsite pressure and precision.
Plumbing Skills on Display for a National Audience
SETCS puts emphasis on hands-on, practical tasks that test everything from diagnostic accuracy to code-compliant installations. For plumbing pros, the finals highlight the craft, speed, and problem-solving ability that define top-tier field performance—and give the industry a rare spotlight on national television.
Competitors Outfitted for Performance
As the Official and Exclusive Work Apparel Partner of SETCS, Engelbert Strauss (STRAUSS) is equipping every competitor and judge with purpose-built workwear engineered for durability and mobility. Its role supports the competition without overshadowing it, ensuring finalists can stay focused on the only goal that matters: earning a national title.
“For three generations, STRAUSS has believed in celebrating craftsmanship and taking pride in a job well done,” said Henning Strauss, CEO of STRAUSS. “The ServiceTitan Elite Trades Championship Series is a natural fit for us because it honors those exact values and the tradespeople who live them every day."
Commitment to Craftsmanship Across Global Skill Competitions
STRAUSS has invested heavily in vocational excellence worldwide, including outfitting Team Austria at EuroSkills—Europe’s largest vocational skills competition—since 2016. Its partnership with SETCS extends this commitment to the U.S., reinforcing the value of skilled trades and the craft professionals who keep essential systems running.
“We are excited to welcome STRAUSS as our newest partner of the ServiceTitan Elite Trades Championship Series. Their commitment to innovation, performance clothing and respect for the trades aligns perfectly with our mission to elevate and celebrate the industrial athletes who power our country every day,” said Scott Mendel, Senior Vice President and GM of the ServiceTitan Elite Trades Championship Series.
For more than 75 years, STRAUSS has outfitted craft and trade professionals worldwide with functional, reliable workwear built for demanding environments—the same type of performance needed on the SETCS competition floor.
For more information about the ServiceTitan Elite Trades Championship Series, visit elitetrades.global. For more information about STRAUSS, visit strauss.com.