The International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) has officially locked in the 2026 season. With the confirmation of four major stops in China this week, the 13-event circuit is now finalized, spanning Asia, Europe, and South America.
New for 2026: The season features a distinct "Asian Swing" to open the year, a heavy European summer block, and a historic season finale in Santiago, Chile.
The "Asian Swing" (Season Opener)
The season kicks off in China with back-to-back weekends, returning to proven venues from previous years.
| Date | Location | Disciplines |
|---|---|---|
| May 1–3 | 🇨🇳 Keqiao, China | Boulder |
| May 8–10 | 🇨🇳 Wujiang, China | Lead Speed |
The European & US Block
Moving into late May and Summer, the tour hits the classic venues, including a return to Bern and the massive crowds of Innsbruck and Chamonix.
| Date | Location | Disciplines |
|---|---|---|
| May 22–24 | 🇨🇭 Bern, Switzerland | Boulder |
| May 28–31 | 🇪🇸 Alcobendas (Madrid), Spain | Boulder Speed |
| June 3–7 | 🇨🇿 Prague, Czechia | Boulder Lead |
| June 17–21 | 🇦🇹 Innsbruck, Austria | Boulder Lead |
| July 3–5 | 🇵🇱 Krakow, Poland | Speed |
| July 10–12 | 🇫🇷 Chamonix, France | Lead Speed |
| Sept 4–5 | 🇸🇮 Koper, Slovenia | Lead |
Late Season: Speed & The Grand Finale
September sees a return to China specifically for Speed specialists, before the season wraps up with a rare double-header in the Americas.
| Date | Location | Disciplines |
|---|---|---|
| Sept 11–13 | 🇨🇳 Guiyang, China | Speed |
| Sept 18–20 | 🇨🇳 Chongqing, China | Speed |
| Oct 16–18 | 🇺🇸 Salt Lake City, USA | Boulder |
| Oct 23–25 | 🇨🇱 Santiago, Chile | Lead Speed |
Other Major Championships
- Youth World Championships: July 18–25 in 🇮🇹 Arco, Italy.
- Paraclimbing World Cup: Stops in Salt Lake City (May), Innsbruck (June), Laval (Aug), and Gunsan (Oct).
