The world’s most prestigious grappling event returns in 2026
ADCC World Championship 2026 brings the sport’s biggest names, the strongest international attention, and a championship atmosphere built for a massive live audience.
ADCC World Championship 2026
This is the highest stage in submission grappling. The best athletes in the world, one championship platform, and a weekend designed to feel bigger, louder, and more legendary than ever.
Elite Line-Up
Champions, invited stars, and top-level competitors ready to fight for the most respected title in the sport.
Massive Production
A world-class event setup created for the live crowd, premium visuals, and unforgettable broadcast moments.
Global Attention
Fans, media, brands, and athletes from around the world focused on one championship stage.
ADCC Amateur World Championship
The amateur championship is an open tournament for athletes from around the world, giving anyone the opportunity to step onto the biggest stage in grappling. Competitors will have the unique chance to fight in the same arena as the ADCC World Championships, becoming part of the global ADCC experience and competing where the sport’s elite perform.
A truly global gathering — uniting athletes, teams, and supporters to create an electric atmosphere around the world’s premier grappling event.
Why you should compete
Kraków is ready for the world
Kraków is one of the most recognizable cities in Poland and one of the country’s strongest destinations for international events, tourism, and premium live experiences. The wider Kraków metropolitan area is home to over 1 million people, creating a strong local audience base and urban scale. With a large metropolitan population, global visibility, and a strong hospitality base, it is the perfect stage for ADCC World Championship 2026.
Global Destination
A city known across Europe for culture, tourism, history, and major international events.
Big-City Energy
Kraków is the perfect place to spend an unforgettable weekend — combining world-class competition with a vibrant city full of culture, great food, and unique atmosphere.
Perfect Event Backdrop
Historic identity combined with modern infrastructure creates a unique host-city experience for athletes and fans.
TAURON Arena Kraków
One of the most impressive indoor venues in Poland and a perfect fit for a modern combat sports spectacle. TAURON Arena gives ADCC the scale, atmosphere, and visual impact required for a true world championship presentation.
Massive Capacity
Built for major live entertainment and international sports events.
Premium Visual Experience
A venue capable of delivering lighting, staging, and production at the highest level.
Championship Atmosphere
The kind of arena that makes every entrance, every match, and every final feel bigger.
Kraków Airport connects the event to the world
Fast international access is one of Kraków’s biggest advantages. The airport makes travel easy for athletes, coaches, media, sponsors, and fans coming from across Europe and beyond, handling over 13 million passengers annually.
The short transfer time between the airport and the city center — around 25 minutes to reach the heart of Kraków — helps turn the entire championship trip into a smooth, premium event experience.
Direct connections to over 170 airports worldwide, making travel to Kraków easy and affordable for visitors from across the globe.
Convenient route from landing to hotel, arena, and city center.
Ideal for spectators, teams, and global event partners.
Easy logistics increase the appeal of attending live.
Strong hotel base for athletes and fans
Kraków offers a wide accommodation range for every type of visitor — from premium hotels to practical options for teams, families, and international supporters.
This makes the city ideal for a multi-day championship experience with thousands of incoming guests.
Comfortable options for VIP guests, partners, and business visitors.
A broad selection for teams, spectators, and longer stays.
Easy access to restaurants, sightseeing, and event-week atmosphere.
Flexible lodging choices for clubs, crews, and families.
Be there when history is made
Secure your place for one of the biggest weekends in grappling. Premium seats, world-level action, and a live arena experience built for true fans of the sport.
Let’s build something big
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