Entry & Competition Information

Athletes

Published schedule information as of 1 November 2026

Published championship schedules

Plan your visit with the published Elite and Club schedules. Sportdata and event officials provide the current running order, draws and results for athletes and families.

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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 (opens in a new tab)Official Sportdata event (opens in a new tab)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 (opens in a new tab)Official Sportdata event (opens in a new tab)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.

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5–6 November 2026

Elite Championships

⚠️ NGB Selection Required

The Elite Championships are open to athletes selected and nominated by their National Governing Body (NGB) only. This is a federation-level competition — individual entries are not accepted, and a maximum of two athletes per category is allowed per National Team.

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National Selection

Athletes must be selected by their National Governing Body (NGB). Individual applications are not accepted — only NGB-nominated athletes may compete.

2

Contact Your NGB

Speak with your National Federation to confirm selection criteria, deadlines, and whether you have been nominated to represent your nation.

3

NGB Submits via Sportdata

Your NGB submits your entry through the official WKF Sportdata platform. You cannot enter directly — all submissions are made by federations only.

4

Prepare to Travel

Review venue, schedule, weigh-in, and accreditation details. Ensure your visa or ETA is in place well before the event.

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7–8 November 2026

Club Championships

✅ Open Entry — No National Selection Required

The Club Championships are open to all athletes from clubs affiliated with a WKF or CKF member NGB in a Commonwealth nation or territory. No national selection is required — clubs and individual athletes can enter directly.

1

Check Club Affiliation

Your club must be affiliated with a WKF or CKF member NGB. Athletes from any affiliated club in a Commonwealth nation or territory are eligible to enter.

2

No National Selection Required

Unlike the Elite Championships, there is no national selection process. Individual athletes and clubs can enter directly — no NGB nomination needed.

3

Enter via Sportdata

Club entries are submitted through the official Sportdata platform. Contact your club or NGB for the submission process in your country.

4

Prepare to Travel

Review venue, schedule, weigh-in, and accreditation details. Ensure your visa or ETA is in place well before the event.

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UK Visa & Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)

All international athletes and officials travelling to the UK must check their entry requirements well in advance. Citizens of many Commonwealth nations require a UK visa. Citizens of some countries who do not need a visa may still require an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) — a new UK requirement introduced from 2024.

  • • Apply for your visa or ETA as early as possible — do not leave this until the last minute
  • • Your National Federation should confirm your entry requirements
  • • Check the current ETA fee and requirements on GOV.UK; an ETA is linked to your passport
  • • Visa applications may take several weeks to process
Check if you need a UK visa → gov.uk
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