Glasgow International Arena · 5–8 November 2026

Event Information

Published schedule information as of 1 November 2026

Published championship schedules

Plan your visit with the official PDFs and arena guide. Sportdata and event officials run the competition.

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 (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.

Published programme · 5–8 November 2026

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Choose Elite or Club, then search your category name or code. Check each pool and round: finals may use a different tatami. Use the map link to find your competition area.

Published schedule information as of 1 November 2026.

Times and tatamis may change, including on the day. Check Sportdata and official announcements for the latest information.

All times UK local time. Times cover category sessions; use Sportdata for your individual pool and running order.

Search by category, rather than athlete name. Codes can mean different categories in Elite and Club.

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Elite Championships · printed revision 30 October 2026, 22:34

Full schedule PDF Elite Championships (opens in a new tab)Official Sportdata event Elite Championships (opens in a new tab)

Club Championships · printed revision 31 October 2026, 13:58

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Competition reference

WKF kata list & numbers

All 102 kata, using the names and numbers on the official WKF 2026 sheet. Checked 1 November 2026.

Quick reference only. Declare your kata through the official competition process and follow event officials’ instructions.

Open official WKF sheet (PDF)

102 of 102 kata

Official WKF 2026 kata names and numbers
No.Kata
1Anan
2Anan Dai
3Ananko
4Aoyagi
5Bassai
6Bassai Dai
7Bassai Sho
8Chatanyara Kusanku
9Chibana No Kushanku
10Chinte
11Chinto
12Enpi
13Fukyugata Ichi
14Fukyugata Ni
15Gankaku
16Garyu
17Gekisai (Geksai) 1
18Gekisai (Geksai) 2
19Gojushiho
20Gojushiho Dai
21Gojushiho Sho
22Hakucho
23Hangetsu
24Haufa (Haffa)
25Heian Shodan
26Heian Nidan
27Heian Sandan
28Heian Yondan
29Heian Godan
30Heiku
31Ishimine Bassai
32Itosu Rohai Shodan
33Itosu Rohai Nidan
34Itosu Rohai Sandan
35Jiin
36Jion
37Jitte
38Juroku
39Kanchin
40Kanku Dai
41Kanku Sho
42Kanshu
43Kishimoto No Kushanku
44Kousoukun
45Kousoukun Dai
46Kousoukun Sho
47Kururunfa
48Kusanku
49Kyan No Chinto
50Kyan No Wanshu
51Matsukaze
52Matsumura Bassai
53Matsumura Rohai
54Meikyo
55Myojo
56Naifanchin Shodan
57Naifanchin Nidan
58Naifanchin Sandan
59Naihanchi
60Nijushiho
61Nipaipo
62Niseishi
63Ohan
64Ohan Dai
65Oyadomari No Passai
66Pachu
67Paiku
68Papuren
69Passai
70Pinan Shodan
71Pinan Nidan
72Pinan Sandan
73Pinan Yondan
74Pinan Godan
75Rohai
76Saifa
77Sanchin
78Sansai
79Sanseiru
80Sanseru
81Seichin
82Seienchin (Seiyunchin)
83Seipai
84Seiryu
85Seishan
86Seisan (Sesan)
87Shiho Kousoukun
88Shinpa
89Shinsei
90Shisochin
91Sochin
92Suparinpei
93Tekki Shodan
94Tekki Nidan
95Tekki Sandan
96Tensho
97Tomari Bassai
98Unshu
99Unsu
100Useishi
101Wankan
102Wanshu

Overview

At a Glance

Elite Championships

5–6 Nov · Federation Only

Club Championships

7–8 Nov · Open to WKF Clubs

Venue

Glasgow International Arena

Dates

5–8 November 2026

Competing Nations

30+ Commonwealth Nations

Duration

4 Days

Official Messages

Forewords

World Karate Federation

"Over the years, the Commonwealth Karate Championships has become a key event for the development and strengthening of karate across Commonwealth nations. The continued growth of this competition reflects the shared commitment of its member federations to promote the values that define our sport: respect, discipline, perseverance, and friendship.

Glasgow, a city with a tremendous sporting tradition and a deep appreciation for Karate, offers the perfect setting for this anticipated tournament.

I wish all competitors the very best in their performances and hope that this championship will be remembered not only for its sporting achievements but also for the values and spirit that lie at the heart of karate."

Antonio Espinós

President — World Karate Federation

Karate Scotland

"On behalf of Karate Scotland, it is with great pleasure that I warmly welcome delegates and athletes from around the world to Scotland and the great city of Glasgow, and look forward to your participation in the 12th Commonwealth Karate Championships.

Hosting this prestigious event is both an honour and a recognition of our ongoing efforts to promote karate, providing a platform for nurturing budding karate talent in Scotland and indeed the Commonwealth nations.

I wish all delegations a successful championship and an incredible experience in Scotland."

Paul Giannandrea

Chairperson & President — Karate Scotland

Delegation information

Congress, reception & accreditation

Wed 4 Nov

4.30–6.30pm

CKF Congress

Trades Hall Glasgow, 85 Glassford Street, G1 1UH · Welcome with refreshments from 4.00pm

Wed 4 Nov

7.00–9.00pm

Civic Reception

Glasgow City Chambers, 82 George Square, G2 1DU · Hosted by the Lord Provost of Glasgow

Thu 5 Nov

8.30am–12.00pm

Athletes' Accreditation & Weigh-In (Elite event only)

Glasgow International Arena · Passport/ID card must be presented · Guardian Girls 9.30–11.30am · Referees Briefing 10.00–11.30am

Structure

Competition Format

Elite Championships

5–6 November. Federation level only — senior and junior athletes compete for Commonwealth titles in Kata and Kumite. Entry is by National Federation nomination only. Competition follows WKF rules.

Club Championships

7–8 November. Open to any club or individual affiliated to a WKF-recognised Commonwealth nation — no NGB nomination required. Multiple age categories and divisions. Entries via National Federation through Sportdata.

Downloads

Event Documents

Club Championships — published schedule — 7–8 November

Official published timetable. Printed revision 31 October 2026, 13:58. All times UK local time; check Sportdata and event announcements for changes.

Elite Championships — published schedule — 5–6 November

Official published timetable. Printed revision 30 October 2026, 22:34. All times UK local time; check Sportdata and event announcements for changes.

Event Bulletin V4 — 25 August 2026

Event bulletin with schedule, categories, fees and venue information. For current travel requirements, use GOV.UK; for the latest event changes, check this website.

Entry Fees

Competition Entry Fees

⚠ Closing date for entries & fee payment: 11 October 2026 · Fees are non-refundable

Competitor Fees

Elite Championships

Individual Events£50
Team Events£80

Club Championships

Individual Events£40
Team Events£60

Payment via PayPal through Sportdata

Spectator Tickets

Daily Spectator PassTBC
4 Day Spectator PassTBC

Spectator tickets will be available online from Ticket Tailor soon.

Note: A CKF affiliation fee per federation (2-year membership) must be paid in Glasgow prior to the event.

Official Document

Event Bulletin V4

Event Bulletin V4 — 25 August 2026

Full tournament rules, categories, schedule, travel & visa information · PDF

Entry & Competition

Official Draws & Registration

All entries, draws and results are managed via the official WKF SportData system.

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