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Commonwealth Karate Championships 2026

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JKS Scotland

Commonwealth Karate Federation

Karate Scotland

sportscotland

UK Anti-Doping

World Karate Federation

Cayman Associated School of Karate-do

Shoshin

Ali Nyoni & Tokaido Sports

KML & Jerome Kumedzina

Bestsport UK

FJK & Craig Penman

Sportora Ltd Doug James & the Chokinkai Cumbrian Open Karate Championships

Shizoku Wadokai

Seon McLaren & JKS Glasgow

Scottish Karate Federation McGowan Site Services

Carl Jorgenson & Great North Karate

Davy Ewing & CEK Association

Liam Gallagher & Senjokai Karate Academy

JKS Scotland Honbu Dojo

Greg Reid and Cayman Islands National Karate Do Association

Craig Vokey and Goshukan Seiwakai Canada

Claire Madge & Embrace Financial Services

Dino & AVA Sports

Richard Mallinson & Sport Karate East

David Coulter and Sport Karate Sakai

JKS Scotland

Commonwealth Karate Federation

Karate Scotland

sportscotland

UK Anti-Doping

World Karate Federation

Cayman Associated School of Karate-do

Shoshin

Ali Nyoni & Tokaido Sports

KML & Jerome Kumedzina

Bestsport UK

FJK & Craig Penman

Sportora Ltd Doug James & the Chokinkai Cumbrian Open Karate Championships

Shizoku Wadokai

Seon McLaren & JKS Glasgow

Scottish Karate Federation McGowan Site Services

Carl Jorgenson & Great North Karate

Davy Ewing & CEK Association

Liam Gallagher & Senjokai Karate Academy

JKS Scotland Honbu Dojo

Greg Reid and Cayman Islands National Karate Do Association

Craig Vokey and Goshukan Seiwakai Canada

Claire Madge & Embrace Financial Services

Dino & AVA Sports

Richard Mallinson & Sport Karate East

David Coulter and Sport Karate Sakai

12th Edition

Commonwealth KarateChampionships 2026

Glasgow, Scotland

5–8 November 2026 · Glasgow International Arena

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Published schedule information as of 1 November 2026

Published championship schedules

View the Elite and Club programmes, find the arena layouts and open Sportdata for the latest competition information.

Find a category, round or tatami

Elite Championships

5–6 November 2026

Thursday 5 November: Opening ceremony 12:00–12:45Competition from 13:00Kata, para kata and senior team kumite. See the PDF for category times and tatami allocations.
Friday 6 November: Competition from 08:30Individual kumite. See the PDF for category times and tatami allocations.

Open Elite schedule PDF Official Sportdata event Arena guide

Printed PDF revision: 30 October 2026, 22:34. You can save the PDF in your browser for use at the venue.

Club Championships

7–8 November 2026

Saturday 7 November: Opening ceremony 08:15–08:25Competition from 08:30Kata and kumite programme. See the PDF for category times and tatami allocations.
Sunday 8 November: Competition from 09:00Kumite programme. See the PDF for category times and tatami allocations.

Open Club schedule PDF Official Sportdata event Arena guide

Printed PDF revision: 31 October 2026, 13:58. You can save the PDF in your browser for use at the venue.

Published schedule information as of 1 November 2026. Times and tatami allocations may change, including on the day. Check Sportdata and official event announcements for the latest information. This guide does not update live. All times UK local time.

Your day at Glasgow 2026

Find your tatami. Know your arena.

6 tatami on Thursday & Friday · 10 on Saturday & Sunday. Explore the layouts and save your plan before you travel.

Explore the arena guide

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Tickets & official merchandise — book online in advance and save

Day tickets · Multi-day tickets · Official event T-shirts

Book Tickets & Official T-Shirts

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I’m Famous Photos · Glasgow 2026

Capture your Commonwealth moment.

Celebrate your achievements, bring your team together and take home a memory of the Commonwealth Karate Championships.

Find the I’m Famous Photos stand next to the media area.

Free photoshoot

Bring your medals and celebrate your achievements with a portrait at the stand.

Free team photograph

Gather your team for a complimentary 8 × 12-inch team photograph.

Champions Photo

Medal winners can feature in the Champions Photo, shared on Facebook after the event.

Prints & online orders

Photographs can be printed while you wait or ordered online. Ask the team about print options and prices.

View the media area Visit I’m Famous Photos

I’m Famous Photos promotional poster for the 2026 Commonwealth Karate Championships. Photo offers are described alongside. — View the full photo offer poster.

Official Document

Event Bulletin V4 — 25 August 2026

Tournament rules, full categories, schedule, entry fees, hotels, travel & visa information.

Download Bulletin (PDF)

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Member nations competing

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Published Elite & Club programmes

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Spectator Info

Tickets & access

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30Competing Nations

2Championships

4Days of Competition

1Iconic Venue

Sanctioned & Recognised By

Commonwealth Karate Federation

World Karate Federation

Karate Scotland

Information for

Athletes

Entry process and competition details

Coaches & Teams

Team registration and accreditation

Event Info

Schedule, format, and venue

CKFChampionships2026

Two Championships.
Four Days. One Venue.

Full Event Info

Elite

Elite Championships

5–6 November · Thu & Fri

NGB Nominations Only

Senior and junior athletes nominated by National Federations compete for Commonwealth titles. Kata and Kumite. WKF rules throughout. Glasgow International Arena.

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Club

Club Championships

7–8 November · Sat & Sun

Any Club or Individual — WKF-Recognised Commonwealth Nation

Open to any club or individual affiliated to a WKF-recognised Commonwealth nation — no NGB nomination required. Multiple age categories. Entries via National Federations through Sportdata.

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Quick Links

Key Information

Direct links to what you need ahead of November.

Enter via Sportdata

All entries submitted through Sportdata by National Federations

Partner With CKFChampionships2026 Glasgow 2026

The Commonwealth Karate Championships brings athletes, officials, and delegations from 30 nations to Glasgow.

Partnership opportunities include venue branding, digital visibility, and direct association with an international championship hosted in Scotland.

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Doug James & the Chokinkai Cumbrian Open Karate Championships

McGowan Site Services

Liam Gallagher & Senjokai Karate Academy

Greg Reid and Cayman Islands National Karate Do Association

Craig Vokey and Goshukan Seiwakai Canada

Claire Madge & Embrace Financial Services

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Our Partners

Championship Sponsors

Doug James & the Chokinkai Cumbrian Open Karate Championships

McGowan Site Services

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Officially Recognised by the World Karate Federation

This event is included in the official 2026 WKF calendar.

Certified by WKF President Antonio Espinós

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News & Updates

Official announcements from the organising committee.

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Oct 31

Elite spectator tickets: switching Friday to Thursday

Following the revised Elite Championships schedule, some families and supporters may have bought Friday-only spectator tickets based on the original schedule in the bulletin. If you need to switch your Friday 6 November ticket to Thursday 5 November, please email karatescotlandevents@gmail.com with your booking confirmation reference so we can arrange the change. Please arrange your change before the event and share this update with anyone coming along to support an athlete. View the published schedules: https://ckf-2026.base44.app/event-info#schedules Thank you for your understanding. We look forward to welcoming you to Glasgow! #CKF2026

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Oct 31

I’m Famous Photos: capture your Commonwealth moment

I’m Famous Photos will be at the Commonwealth Karate Championships in Glasgow. Find their stand next to the media area. Free photoshoot Bring your medals and celebrate your achievements with a portrait at the stand. Complimentary team photograph Gather your team for a free 8 × 12-inch team photograph—a lasting memory of your Commonwealth experience. Champions Photo Medal winners can feature in the Champions Photo, which will be shared on Facebook after the event. Prints and online orders Photographs can be printed while you wait or ordered online. Ask the I’m Famous Photos team about available print options and prices. Explore the photo offers: https://ckf-2026.base44.app/#event-photography Find the media area on the arena guide: https://ckf-2026.base44.app/arena-guide?place=media Visit I’m Famous Photos: https://www.imfamous.co.uk Share your Commonwealth memories using #CKF2026.

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Sep 24

Tickets on sale now — book online in advance and save

Tickets are now on sale for the 12th Commonwealth Karate Championship, taking place in Glasgow, Scotland, from 5–8 November 2026. Supporters, families and members of the karate community can purchase everything they need in advance through our official online ticket office: • Day Tickets • Multi-Day Tickets • Official Event T-Shirts Book online in advance to secure discounted prices compared with prices available at the door. Book Tickets & Official Event T-Shirts: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/karatescotlandevents Join us in Glasgow for four exciting days of Commonwealth karate, bringing together competitors from across the Commonwealth. We look forward to welcoming competitors, coaches, officials, families and supporters to Glasgow.

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Glasgow International Arena · 5–8 November 2026

Be Part of the Commonwealth Karate Championships 2026

Entries are submitted by National Federations via Sportdata. Contact your NF to confirm selection and deadlines.