Organised by the Albanian University Sports Federation (FSHSU), the European Universities Combat Sports Championships will take place from 8–16 September 2026, welcoming university athletes from across Europe to compete in Judo, Karate, Taekwondo, and Kickboxing.
Kickboxing competition is scheduled from 12-17 Sepetember 2026 and it will be held in the University of Sports Tirana.
General Technical Meeting (GTM) will be on 13th September, and competition days are 14-16th September.
The list of participants can be checked HERE
The official point of entry for the European Universities Combat Sports Championships 2026 is Tirana International Airport “Nënë Tereza”.
If the participants are traveling by their own transport (bus, car) their meeting and accreditation point is City of Students Dormitories — Qyteti Studenti, Tirana.
The Organising Committee will provide transportation from the airport for accredited participants, officials and EUSA representatives between Tirana International Airport and the official accommodation area at Qyteti Studenti, according to the official arrival and departure days of each sport.
We remind all participants of the mandatory WAKO forms and EUSA declaration. Complete and submit a hard copy of each as part of the accreditation process.
WAKO Medical Certificate – Kickboxer 2026
WAKO Parental Consent 2026 (only for under 18)
WAKO Dental brace certification 2021-v1-30012021-SC
WAKO Medical Questionnaire 2026
WAKO-Non-Pregnancy-Declaration-2021-v1-30012021-SC
The Opening Ceremony is scheduled for 8 September, and WAKO Europe President Espen Lund has been invited to attend as a VIP guest, which is a great honor for WAKO Europe and European kickboxing.