The Clash European Combat Sports Festival 2026 - MMA, Muay Thai, K-1 - FREE ENTRY
Tallinn, Estonia
Description
20–24 October 2026 · Unibet Arena, Tallinn, Estonia
Combat sports under amateur rules, all under one roof. For five days, Unibet Arena becomes the home of European amateur fighting: MMA, K-1 and Muay Thai (with a fourth discipline to be announced), brackets from youth to senior, athletes from 12 countries, and a festival built around the fighters, not just the fights.
Participation is 100% free. No registration fee, no mat fee, no weigh-in fee. The Clash is a non-profit event co-funded by the European Union through Erasmus+ Sport, because money should not decide who gets to compete.
More than a competition:
Compete. Full brackets in MMA, K-1 and Muay Thai (a fourth discipline to be announced) under IMMAF, WAKO and IFMA amateur rulesets, with a free professional live broadcast of every match on YouTube @TheClashBaltic.
Fight for the belt. Weight-class winners take home the Clash Champion's Belt: serialised, discipline-specific, yours to keep, and earned in the bracket, never handed out.
Learn. Free educational seminars all week: nutrition and recovery, mental health, training methodology, personal branding, coach development, judge certification and EU funding know-how for clubs. Master Classes from Glory Kickboxing and UFC fighters.
Get supported. The Erasmus+-funded Supported Athlete Programme helps athletes who could not otherwise afford to compete: selected athletes receive support towards travel or accommodation costs.
Get certified. Participants receive a Europass certificate recognising what they took part in and learned.
Festival week:
Tue 20 Oct arrival + accreditation + welcome reception
Wed 21 Oct qualifiers
Thu 22 Oct semi-finals
Fri 23 Oct finals + belt ceremonies
Sat 24 Oct closing seminars + departures.
Educational sessions run through every competition day. Exact times and hall assignments are published on theclash.ee after registration closes; registered clubs are notified by e-mail.
Full festival info: theclash.ee/festival · All registration documents, rulebooks and templates: theclash.ee/registration
Registration closes 30 September 2026, 23:59 (Tallinn time). No late registrations accepted.
Co-funded by the European Union (project 101245727). Views and opinions expressed are those of the organisers only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or EACEA. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
Divisions
- MMA Registration€0
- K-1 Registration€0
- Muay Thai Registration€0
Organizer
MTÜ The Clash Baltic
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is The Clash European Combat Sports Festival 2026?
The event takes place 20–24 October 2026 at Unibet Arena in Tallinn, Estonia.
What is the festival schedule?
Tue 20 Oct is arrival, accreditation, and welcome reception. Wed 21 Oct has qualifiers, Thu 22 Oct has semi-finals, Fri 23 Oct has finals and belt ceremonies, and Sat 24 Oct has closing seminars and departures.
How much does it cost to participate?
Participation is 100% free. The description states there is no registration fee, no mat fee, and no weigh-in fee.
When does registration close?
Registration closes 30 September 2026 at 23:59 Tallinn time. No late registrations are accepted.
Which disciplines are included?
The event includes MMA, K-1, and Muay Thai, with a fourth discipline to be announced.
What rule sets are used?
The description states that MMA, K-1, and Muay Thai are held under IMMAF, WAKO, and IFMA amateur rulesets.
Will matches be broadcast?
Yes. Every match will have a free professional live broadcast on YouTube @TheClashBaltic.
Are there educational sessions during the festival?
Yes. Free educational seminars run all week, including sessions on nutrition and recovery, mental health, training methodology, personal branding, coach development, judge certification, and EU funding know-how for clubs.
When will exact times and hall assignments be available?
Exact times and hall assignments are published on theclash.ee after registration closes. Registered clubs are notified by e-mail.
What awards or certificates are mentioned?
Weight-class winners receive the Clash Champion's Belt. Participants receive a Europass certificate recognising what they took part in and learned.
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