World Championships 2026 || GCO/WKUWORLD
Berlin, Germany
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! 🥋🌍
Divisions
- Forms: Female€100
- Forms: Male€100
- Teams - Forms€0
- Female Children (-10)€100
- Male Children (-10)€100
- Female Kids (11-12)€100
- Male Kids (11-12)€100
- Female Juniors (13-14)€100
- Male Juniors (13-14)€100
- Female Teens (15-17)€100
- Male Teens (15-17)€100
- Female Adults (18+)€100
- Male Adults (18+)€100
- 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.
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