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Guides & facts
Elite arena plan — 6 tatami
5–6 November. Locate the media area, podium and competition areas. Use only the areas authorised on your pass.
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Karate takes
centre stage.
12th Commonwealth Karate Championships
5–8 November 2026 · Glasgow, Scotland
The stories. The people. The sport.
Your starting point for covering four days of Commonwealth karate and sharing its impact with the world.
12thChampionship edition
4 days5–8 November 2026
2 eventsElite & Club Championships
GlasgowScotland welcomes karate
Made for your coverage
The press kit.
Event essentials, ready to use.
Download the pack or choose the resources you need.
The essentials, together
Complete press pack
Event fact sheet, media guide, editable overview, championship poster and three archive venue photographs, with credits, licences and source notes.
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Guides & facts
Club arena plan — 10 tatami
7–8 November. Locate the media area, podium and competition areas. Use only the areas authorised on your pass.
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Championship poster
Existing championship artwork with event branding. Digital resolution: 683 × 1024 pixels. Request master artwork for large-format printing.
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Editorial event overview
Editable factual introduction with the Elite and Club registration snapshot, app accreditation link and media enquiries contact.
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Media working guide
Apply through the app accreditation form, complete your profile and prepare for arrival. Includes media rules and photography guidance.
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Event fact sheet
Event facts, registration snapshot, sport explainer and a direct link to apply for accreditation through the app. Reviewed 26 October 2026.
Open PDFNeed additional photographs or logo master files? Ask the media team for approved images, captions, credits and usage terms. Keep supplied branding intact. The poster is promotional artwork; it is not a documentary event photograph.
Glasgow International Arena · formerly Emirates Arena
Venue photography.
High-resolution photographs for your coverage, with original sources, photographer credits and published reuse licences.
Archive photography. These images show the venue in 2018 and at the 2019 European Athletics Indoor Championships. They do not show the November 2026 karate layout.
JPGArchive · 2018Photography
Arena exterior
Glasgow International Arena, then named Emirates Arena, photographed during the European Championships in August 2018. Archive exterior with the former venue signage.
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JPGArchive · 2019Photography
Arena seating & competition floor
Spectator seating and the competition floor during the 2019 European Athletics Indoor Championships. Archive reference; the 2026 karate layout will differ.
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JPGArchive · 2019Photography
Main arena interior
The main arena during the 2019 European Athletics Indoor Championships, showing the indoor track, seating and large video screen. Archive athletics configuration.
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The championship at a glance
A shared stage.
A worldwide story.
National-team ambition. Club pride. The precision of kata and the intensity of kumite.
Hosted by Karate Scotland with the Commonwealth Karate Federation, Glasgow 2026 brings the karate community together across two championships.
About the Commonwealth Karate Federation- Full event name
- 12th Commonwealth Karate Championships 2026
- When
- Thursday 5 – Sunday 8 November 2026
- Where
- Glasgow International Arena
1000 London Road, Glasgow, G40 3HG - Elite Championships
- 5–6 November · National-team athletes
- Club Championships
- 7–8 November · WKF-affiliated Commonwealth karateka
- Disciplines
- Kata, kumite and published Para-Kata categories
Registration snapshot · 26 October 2026
The scale of the championships.
Figures supplied by the CKF event team. Each championship has its own registration totals.
Elite Championships
5–6 November- Teams
- 23
- Athletes
- 509
- Entries
- 603
Club Championships
7–8 November- Teams
- 129
- Athletes
- 1,310
- Entries
- 1,722
A competitor can have more than one event entry and may take part in both championships. These athlete counts should not be added together as a unique total.
For editors & federations
Start with the facts.
A concise event introduction for your article, club website or federation update.
Use the full championship name on first mention. This November karate championship is a separate event from the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Make the sport accessible
Three ways to understand the action.
Precision · control · power
Kata
A structured sequence of karate techniques, performed individually or as a team. Look for balance, timing, power and the quality of every movement.
Timing · tactics · technique
Kumite
Two athletes compete under set rules, using controlled techniques to score points. Distance, tactical decisions and respect for the opponent are central to the contest.
Performance · skill · inclusion
Para-Kata
The event bulletin lists Para-Kata categories. Refer to the published categories and current WKF rules when reporting on eligibility and classification.
Follow the championships
Schedules, draws & results.
Published schedules help you plan your coverage. Sportdata and event officials run the competition and provide current competition information.
Published Elite & Club schedules
Download the published schedules to plan coverage of finals, para events and ceremonies. Use Sportdata and event announcements for the current running order, draws and results.
Published schedule information as of 1 November 2026
Find a category Daily overview Elite schedule PDF (opens in a new tab)Elite on Sportdata (opens in a new tab)Club schedule PDF (opens in a new tab)Club on Sportdata (opens in a new tab)
Times and tatami allocations may change, including on the day. Check Sportdata and official announcements. All times UK local time.
Cover the event
Your place
at the championships.
Journalists, photographers, broadcasters and other media representatives can request accreditation here.
Application deadline 31 October 2026
- ApplyTell us about your outlet, coverage and requested days.
- Complete your profileIf approved, use your personal link to upload your photo, confirm your details and acknowledge the media rules.
- Bring your issued passFollow the arrival instructions on your pass. Your approved days and access areas are confirmed by the event team.
Submitting an application does not guarantee accreditation. For an existing application or personal pass, contact the CKF team.
Contact the media teamMedia accreditation request
Fields marked * are required. All four event days are selected initially; adjust them to match your coverage.
Working together
Professional coverage.
Respect for everyone.
Our media rules protect athletes and help everyone work safely. Please read them before applying.
Your pass and access
Your accreditation is personal and must not be shared. Attend only on your approved days and use only the areas shown on your pass. Collect and display your accreditation as directed.
Follow event instructions
Follow instructions from the media team, event officials, security and venue staff. Keep access routes clear and do not obstruct competitors, officials or spectators. Do not enter the competition floor or restricted areas without permission.
Photography and filming
Agree any livestreaming, interviews, flash photography or special camera positions with the media team before proceeding. Respect all no-photography notices and instructions to stop recording.
Privacy and safeguarding
Treat athletes, volunteers and spectators respectfully. Never photograph or film in changing rooms, toilets or medical treatment areas. Follow event safeguarding directions, especially when children or vulnerable people are involved, and refer any concern to event staff.
Professional conduct
Work considerately and identify your outlet accurately. Do not present accreditation as permission to speak on behalf of the organisers. Access may be restricted or withdrawn by the event team if instructions are not followed.
Let’s tell the story
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We’re here to help.
For interviews, editorial imagery, filming requests and media enquiries, contact the CKF 2026 Team.
Sources & information updates · reviewed 26 October 2026
Core event facts are drawn from the Event Bulletin V4 (25 August 2026) and checked against the official ticket office. Venue details: Glasgow Life. Competition rules: World Karate Federation. The bulletin is a dated reference; use current event updates and organiser instructions for programme changes. Confirm entries, participation totals and medal results before publication.