THE CLASH: EUROPEAN COMBAT SPORTS FESTIVAL 2026 - MMA, Muay Thai, K-1, Taekwondo - FREE ENTRY

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Tallinn, Estonia

At a Glance

Prizes

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Description

Registration closes 30 September 2026, 23:59 (Tallinn time). No late registrations accepted.

20–24 October 2026 · Unibet Arena, Tallinn, Estonia

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

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COMPETE

Full brackets in MMA, K-1, Muay Thai and Taekwondo under amateur federation rulesets. Every match broadcast free and professionally on YouTube @TheClashBaltic.

FIGHT FOR THE BELT

Weight-class winners take home the Clash Champion's Belt: serialised, discipline-specific, yours to keep. Earned in the bracket, never handed out.

LEARN

Free seminars all week: nutrition and recovery, mental health, training methodology, personal branding, coach development, judging, EU funding know-how for clubs. Master Classes from fighters like Uku Jürjendal, Horacio Gutierrez and Jeff Chan

GET SUPPORTED

The Erasmus+-funded Supported Athlete Programme helps athletes who could not otherwise afford to compete: selected athletes receive support towards travel or accommodatio

GET CERTIFIED

Participants receive a Europass certificate recognising what they took part in and learned.

FESTIVAL WEEK

TUESDAY 20. OCTOBER

- Arrival
- Accreditation
- Welcome reception
- Seminars

WEDNESDAY 21. OCTOBER

- Qualifiers
- Seminars

THURSDAY 22. OCTOBER

- Semi-finals
- Seminars

FRIDAY 23. OCTOBER

- Finals
- Belt ceremonies
- Seminars

SATURDAY 24. OCTOBER

- Seminars
- Departures

Exact times and hall assignments are published on theclash.ee after registration closes. Registered clubs are notified by e-mail

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European Union Funding

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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.

Event Details

Registration

Registration closes 30 September 2026, 23:59 (Tallinn time). No late registrations accepted.

Weigh-In

No weigh-in fee.

Prize Details

Selected athletes receive support towards travel or accommodation via the Erasmus+-funded Supported Athlete Programme.

Divisions

MMA Registration€0
IMMAF rules. Ages Youth C (12-13) to Senior. Blood test (HIV, Hep B, Hep C, taken within last 12 months) required for ALL MMA athletes, paper original at accreditation. Rules, documents and declaration: theclash.ee/registration
K-1 Registration€0
WAKO rules. Ages Younger Juniors (15-16), Older Juniors (17-18), Seniors (19-40), by year of birth. No blood test. Braces: bring an orthodontist certificate. Register at your actual weight. Rules, documents and declaration: theclash.ee/registration
Muay Thai Registration€0
IFMA rules. Ages U14 to Elite, by year of birth. Blood test (HIV, Hep B, Hep C, taken within last 6 months) required for athletes 16 and older, paper original at accreditation. Rules, documents and declaration: theclash.ee/registration
COACHES AND SUPPORT STAFF€0
Register your teams coaches and support staff here.

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.

When does registration close?

Registration closes 30 September 2026 at 23:59 Tallinn time. No late registrations are accepted.

How much does it cost to participate?

Participation is 100% free. There is no registration fee, mat fee, or weigh-in fee.

Which disciplines are included?

The event includes full brackets in MMA, K-1, Muay Thai, and Taekwondo under amateur federation rulesets.

What is the festival schedule?

Tuesday 20 October includes arrival, accreditation, welcome reception, and seminars. Wednesday 21 October has qualifiers and seminars; Thursday 22 October has semi-finals and seminars; Friday 23 October has finals, belt ceremonies, and seminars; Saturday 24 October has seminars and departures.

When will exact times and hall assignments be available?

Exact times and hall assignments will be published on theclash.ee after registration closes. Registered clubs are notified by e-mail.

Is entry free for visitors?

The tournament name states FREE ENTRY. No further visitor ticket details are provided.

Are matches broadcast?

Every match is broadcast free on YouTube @TheClashBaltic.

What do weight-class winners receive?

Weight-class winners receive the Clash Champion's Belt, which is serialised and discipline-specific.

Are seminars available during the event?

Free seminars are offered throughout the week, including topics such as nutrition and recovery, mental health, training methodology, personal branding, coach development, judging, and EU funding know-how for clubs.