World Championships 2026 || GCO/WKUWORLD

Thursday, August 5, 2027 Berlin, Germany

At a Glance

Divisions

Kids

Entry

€10 - €100

Description

📅 03 August – 09 August, 2026

📍 Estrel Hotel, Berlin, Germany

Welcome to the WKUWORLD World Championships 2026, the pinnacle event in martial arts competition, bringing together athletes from across the globe to compete in an unforgettable week of discipline, determination, and international unity.

💥 Disciplines

Fullcontact Kickboxing
Kickboxing (K1 Style)
Pointfighting
Lightcontact
Kick Light
Karate Kumite
Traditional & Creative Forms
NEW for Juniors: Ring Light

🥋 Requirements to Participate

To ensure fair competition and quality standards, the following mandatory requirements must be fulfilled to register:

1. National Qualification

Athletes must qualify through an official WKU National Qualifier or be nominated by their WKU National Representative.
No open registration for athletes who have not gone through official national pathways.
For countries in which there are no official qualification options (such as Montenegro or Iceland) please contact us directly.

2. WKU Membership

Athletes must hold a valid WKU Membership for 2026.
Membership verification will be conducted via MAP number or national team submission.

3. Official WKU Hotel Booking

All teams must book official accommodation through WKU.
All of our hotels include: Breakfast and all taxes

🚫 Athletes not staying in official accommodation will not be permitted to start.

4. National Coach or Team Manager

Each country must register at least one official team leader or coach who serves as point of contact.
They must attend all briefings and coordinate weigh-ins, protests, and paperwork.

5. Weigh-in & Registration

Official team check-in and weigh-ins will take place on:
Monday, August 3rd (all day)
Tuesday, August 4th (morning only – for late arrivals with written permission)
All athletes must bring: Passport or ID Proof of membership (WKUWORLD Booklet & 2026 Sticker)
Medical letter from a doctor stating they are fit to fight (all letters are valid a year from their issue)

ℹ️ Additional Information

Visa Support Letters available after registration and hotel booking confirmation
Merchandise, sponsor booths, and official photographers on-site
Live Streaming across all areas
Follow us on Instagram @wkuworld

Let the world witness your strength, spirit, and skill – see you in Berlin! 🥋🌍

Event Details

Weigh-In

Official team check-in and weigh-ins: Monday, August 3rd (all day); Tuesday, August 4th (morning only — for late arrivals with written permission). All athletes must bring: passport/ID; proof of membership (WKUWORLD Booklet & 2026 Sticker); medical letter from a doctor (valid one year).

Divisions

Forms: Female€100
Forms: Male€100
Teams - Forms€0
Female Children (-10)€100
Gewichtskategorie / Weight Class: F -25kg - +45kg
Male Children (-10)€100
Gewichtskategorie / Weight Class: M -25kg - +45kg
Female Kids (11-12)€100
Gewichtskategorie / Weight Class: F -30kg - +50kg
Male Kids (11-12)€100
Gewichtskategorie / Weight Class: M -30kg - +50kg
Female Juniors (13-14)€100
Gewichtskategorie / Weight Class: F -40kg - +60kg
Male Juniors (13-14)€100
Gewichtskategorie / Weight Class: M -40kg - +65kg
Female Teens (15-17)€100
Gewichtskategorie / Weight Class: F -50kg - +65kg
Male Teens (15-17)€100
Gewichtskategorie / Weight Class: M -50kg - +75kg (+85kg K1)
Female Adults (18+)€100
Gewichtskategorie / Weight Class: F -50kg - +70kg
Male Adults (18+)€100
Gewichtskategorie / Weight Class: M -55kg - +90kg
Female Veterans (+35)€100
Male Veterans (+35)€100
Female Executives (+45)€100
Male Executives (+45)€100
Female Seniors (55+)€100
Male Seniors (55+)€100
Junior Intercontinental Title K-1€0
Pro Fight€0
European Title Kickboxing€0
WKU World Title Kickboxing€0
Team Fight€0
Team Point Fighting Male Juniors(13-14)€0
Team Light Contact Male Teens(15-17)€0
Team Light Contact Male Juniors(13-14)€0
Team Kick Light Contact Male Kids(11-12)€0
Team Point Male Adult(+18)€0
Team Light Contact Male Adults€0

Organizer

GCO / WKUWORLD Headquarters

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is World Championships 2026 || GCO/WKUWORLD?

The event takes place 03 August – 09 August, 2026 at Estrel Hotel, Berlin, Germany.

What disciplines are included?

Disciplines listed are Fullcontact Kickboxing, Kickboxing (K1 Style), Pointfighting, Lightcontact, Kick Light, Karate Kumite, Traditional & Creative Forms, and Ring Light for Juniors.

Who is eligible to register as an athlete?

Athletes must qualify through an official WKU National Qualifier or be nominated by their WKU National Representative. There is no open registration for athletes who have not gone through official national pathways.

Is WKU membership required?

Yes. Athletes must hold a valid WKU Membership for 2026, with verification conducted via MAP number or national team submission.

Are teams required to book official accommodation?

Yes. All teams must book official accommodation through WKU, and athletes not staying in official accommodation will not be permitted to start. The listed hotels include breakfast and all taxes.

Does each country need a coach or team manager?

Yes. Each country must register at least one official team leader or coach as the point of contact, and that person must attend all briefings and coordinate weigh-ins, protests, and paperwork.

When are team check-in and weigh-ins?

Official team check-in and weigh-ins take place Monday, August 3rd all day. Tuesday, August 4th morning only is available for late arrivals with written permission.

What must athletes bring to weigh-in and registration?

Athletes must bring a passport or ID, proof of membership in the form of a WKUWORLD Booklet and 2026 Sticker, and a medical letter from a doctor stating they are fit to fight. Medical letters are valid for a year from their issue.

Are visa support letters available?

Visa Support Letters are available after registration and hotel booking confirmation.

Is there live streaming?

Yes. Live streaming is listed as available across all areas.