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 | 12:00 PM | Registration 4:00 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 September 15.