World Pole & Aerial Championships 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
Schedule and Running Order →
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
Backstage Entry Restrictions: 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 Competition Schedule*
WPAC Running Order
Download the Running Order as PDF document.
Below is the daily program framework*:
Monday, Oct 26
- 1:00 PM | Registration
- 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Warmups / Rehearsals
Tuesday, Oct 27
- 7:30 AM | Rehearsals (no registration on Tuesday)
- 12:00 PM | Opening Ceremony
- 1:00 PM – 9:45 PM | Competition
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Wednesday, Oct 28
- 7:00 AM | Doors open for Athletes
- 7:45 AM | Doors open for Public
- 8:00 AM – 9:40 PM | Competition
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Thursday, Oct 29
- 7:00 AM | Doors open for Athletes
- 7:45 AM | Doors open for Public
- 8:00 AM – 9:40 PM | Competition
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Friday, Oct 30
- 7:00 AM | Doors open for Athletes
- 7:45 AM | Doors open for Public
- 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM | Competition
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Saturday, Oct 31
- 7:00 AM | Doors open for Athletes
- 7:45 AM | Doors open for Public
- 8:00 AM – 9:40 PM | Competition
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Sunday, Nov 01
- 7:00 AM | Doors open for Athletes
- 7:45 AM | Doors open for Public
- 8:00 AM – 9:30 PM | Final Competition Day
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* IPSF reserves the right to make adjustments if necessary / Last updated: 2026-10-01
