Athlete Welcome Pack
Get the information package for your WPAC participation!
WPAC 2026 Welcome Pack (PDF)
Conatins all important information for your participation at the World Pole and Aerial Championships in Prague.
📥 Download Welcome PackFormat: PDF • Size: about 12 MB
Further Information
Travel & Accommodation
Everything you need to know to book your stay and navigate Prague
Partner Hotel & Booking Codes
The IPSF has partnered with Hotel Duo to offer exclusive athlete rates during the event week.
Discount Promo Code: WPAC2026
Hotel Duo is connected directly to the competition venue by public transit (Bus Line 201).
Travel & Public Transport
- Arriving by Air: Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) connects worldwide. Take Trolleybus 59 to Nádraží Veleslavín (Metro A), transfer at Muzeum to Metro Line C, and alight at Střížkov (next to Hotel Duo).
- Arriving by Train/Bus: Prague Main Station (Hlavní nádraží) is directly on Metro Line C, giving you a quick ride straight to the team hotel.
- Local Venue Access: Use public bus lines 159 or 201 to the stop Sportovní centrum Kbely, located directly adjacent to the arena entrance. Uber and Bolt apps are fully active throughout Prague.
Athlete & Coach Information
Guidelines, registration, media, and visas for competitors
ATHLETES AND COACHES REGISTRATION AND
SUBMISSION PLATFORM
Athletes and coaches submit forms, music, equipment specifications, costume details, and photos in one single place via the official app:
Go to IPSF.APP →* Form changes are free of charge until the final submission deadline on September 25.
Visa & Invitations
It is the responsibility of each athlete to complete the required visa
applications relevant to their country.
Please use the IPSF.APP to create your invitation letter for your visa. Please be careful with filling in all the necessary information.
If you have questions regarding visas, please contact us at:
wpac@ipsfsports.org
Check the webpage of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic about visa application for sports events here.
Important Dates and Deadlines
- Dates: October 27 – November 1, 2026 (Rehearsals & registration begin October 26)
- Venue: Sportovní hala Kbely, Prague 19 Kbely
Plan your preparation and travel around these critical event dates:
- TUEs review closes
- Coach applications close.
COMPETITION
Coaches Rules & Privileges
All coaches must be officially IPSF-recognized. If you are not registered yet, you must complete your recognition application on the main site before October 1, 2026. Approved coaches have permission to:
- Accompany athletes backstage, in training areas, holding areas, and changing rooms (same-gender areas only).
- Accompany athletes to the "Kiss & Cry" area (national tracksuit required).
- Assist and accompany athletes regarding formal score contesting.
Backstage Entry Restrictions for Human Props
Only competitors, approved staff, and credentialed coaches/chaperones are allowed backstage. Human props without standard athletic credentials are only allowed backstage starting 30 minutes before their competitor's time and must leave immediately after the performance. Clean, non-marking indoor athletic footwear is required to enter the hall.
Official Photography
Our official event photographer is LAGOM IMAGE. All active competitors will be photographed during their routines. Photo package sales will officially open in September. Keep an eye on our website and social media channels for package details.
Media Presence & Athlete Conduct
"As an elite sportsperson, you serve as an ambassador for your discipline and country. Please act with professional sportsmanship at all times. If approached by media representatives with whom you feel uncomfortable speaking, politely direct them to the main IPSF Information Desk."
Recommended Practice Studios
If you need extra training hours prior to competing, contact these affiliated Prague studios and mention you are a WPAC 2026 competitor:
Firefly Studio
Website | Google Maps
Contact Number: +420775004335
IG: @fireflystudio.cz
Offers: Poles, hoops, silks
Website →Pole Heaven
Website | Google Maps
Contact Number: +420777800518
IG: @poleheavencz
Offers: Poles (limited hoops/silks)
Website →Acro&Dynamic
Website | Google Maps
Contact Number: +420777094566
IG: @acrodynamicprague
Offers: Poles, hoops, silks
Website →However, there are also other studios in Prague that are just a Google search away!
World Pole & Aerial Championships (WPAC) 2026
Welcome to Prague, Czech Republic • October 27 – November 1, 2026
The International Pole & Aerial Sports Federation (IPSF) is proud to host the 6-day WPAC 2026 in the beautiful, historic city of Prague, Czech Republic. The event brings together over 650 elite athletes from across the globe to compete at the modern Sportovní hala Kbely sports complex.
Event Details
- Dates: October 27 – November 1, 2026 (Rehearsals & registration begin October 26)
- Venue: Sportovní hala Kbely, Prague 19 Kbely
The Venue: Sportovní hala Kbely
Built in 2020, Sportovní hala Kbely is a state-of-the-art sports arena situated in Prague's northeastern district. The complex offers premium sporting facilities and direct connections to nearby athletic preparation resources.
Address: Toužimská 732/241, 197 00 Praha 9 - Kbely
Coordinates: 50°08'04.9"N 14°32'36.1"E
On-Site Facilities
- 8 Athlete changing rooms (Adult/Child separate areas)
- Spacious secondary hall for active warmups
- Medical/First-Aid station & Anti-Doping facilities
- Disabled-accessible restrooms, changing zones & ramps
- In-venue cafe & local shops within 500 meters
Official Competition Schedule
Below is the daily program framework (subject to change; final detailed times published September 15):
| Date | Details |
|---|---|
| Monday, Oct 26 | 1:00 PM | Registration 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Warmups / Rehearsals |
| Tuesday, Oct 27 | 8:00 AM | Rehearsals (no registration on Tuesday) 3:00 PM | Opening Ceremony 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Competition Starts |
| Wed, Oct 28 – Sat, Oct 31 | 7:30 AM | Doors open for Athletes 7:45 AM | Doors open for Public 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM | Competition |
| Sunday, Nov 1 | 7:30 AM | Doors open for Athletes 7:45 AM | Doors open for Public 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Final Competition Day |
WPAC Schedule
The running order will be published here on October 1.
Spectator Tickets & Livestream
Join us live in Prague or stream the entire competition from home
Spectator Tickets
Buy your tickets for the live event in Prague. We recommend purchasing in advance as entry at the door is subject to venue capacity limits.
- Day 1 (Half Day Ticket): €25
- Standard Single Day: €45
- Full Week Pass (6 Days): €200
• Athletes: Free pass to all competition disciplines.
• Coaches & Chaperones: Free pass with pre-registration and headshot submission.
• Human Props: Must hold a valid spectator ticket.
Online Livestream
Can’t make it to the Czech Republic? Support your team from anywhere in the world! Get your virtual ticket now.
Early Bird Pass
€35 for the entire 6-day event.
*Offer valid until September 30, 2026.
Regular Stream Rates: €15 per competition day.
🎉 Opening Ceremony is streamed free for all viewers!