Italian Kickboxing World Cup

🇮🇹 Italian Kickboxing World Cup & Italian Open 2026

• From March 10 to 15, the city of Jesolo will once again welcome the world's kickboxing elite to the Italian Kickboxing World Cup & Italian Open. The competition is one of the most prestigious and largest European kickboxing events, attracting hundreds of athletes from all over the world. The venue is the modern and spacious Pala Invent sports hall, which provides a comfortable and and easily accessible environment for visitors.

The event is not only a prestigious competition for the competitors, but also offers an exciting and spectacular program for the spectators: fast-paced tatami and ring fights, extraordinary technical demonstrations, dynamic team competitions, and an electric atmosphere await visitors every day.

✨ Why is it worth visiting? International standard

Fighters from the world's elite make this event, one of the most important European stops on the sport's calendar, truly special.
A variety of competitions

From tatami competitions to ring fights, there is something for everyone: Point Fighting, Light Contact, Kick Light, Ring numbers, Musical Forms, and creative performances. All-day program

Competitions take place continuously throughout the multi-day tournament, so spectators can enjoy exciting matches on any day they arrive.

Professional organization

International kickboxing organizations and the Italian organizing team guarantee high-quality execution.

🏆 Detailed competition program

March 10, 2026 - Tuesday

• 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
  Accreditation, weigh-in, and medical examination for ring competitors.

March 11, 2026 – Wednesday

• 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
  Weigh-in and administration for ring competitors.
• From 9:00 a.m.
  Ring preliminaries.
• 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  Tatami and Musical Forms competitors accreditation, weigh-in, and medical examination.

March 12, 2026 – Thursday

• 07:00
  Weigh-in for ring events.
• 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  Ring preliminaries and finals.
• 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  Musical Forms, Creative Forms competitions.
• 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  Other ring programs.
• 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  Parakickboxing demonstration.
• End of day: Award ceremonies.

March 13, 2026 – Friday

• 07:00
  Weigh-in.
• 09:00–19:00
  Tatami qualifiers (several age groups and categories).

March 14, 2026 – Saturday

• Mandatory weigh-in for all Saturday and Sunday competitors.
• 09:00–19:00
  Point Fighting (kids, juniors, adults, masters) qualifiers and finals.
• Ring finals.
• Light Contact, Kick Light, Team Point Fighting competitions.
• At the end of the day: Awards ceremony.

March 15, 2026 – Sunday

• 09:00–19:00
  World Cup finals in the Light Contact and Kick Light categories (junior, adult, master).
• Italian Open Grand Champion competition (junior and senior age groups).
• Closing ceremony.

👊 Competitor information

(separate section for participants, with background information relevant to spectators)

• Registration takes place in the Sportdata system, with valid WAKO/RSportz membership.
• The full spectrum of tatami and ring categories is available in the competition:
  • Point Fighting
  • Light Contact
  • Kick Light
  • Ring (Full Contact, Low Kick, K-1)
  • Musical Forms, Creative Forms
• Multiple age categories: children, cadets, juniors, adults, masters.
• Daily mandatory weigh-ins apply to all competitors.
• The prize money is substantial in several categories:
  • Grand Champion Point Fighting: €1,500
  • Team Point Fighting: €2,000
  • Light Contact & Kick Light winners: €500

📍 Location – Pala Invent, Jesolo

The modern sports hall is the perfect venue for such a large international competition:

• central location (Piazza Brescia)
• easy access by public transport
• spacious interior
• large capacity
• restaurants, cafes, parks, and tourist attractions nearby

🎫 Admission for spectators

The organizers did not provide any information in the publication about ticket prices or admission requirements for spectators. Based on the nature of the competition, it is typically open to the general public, but no official announcement has been made yet.

Final recommendation

The Italian Kickboxing World Cup 2026 will be an exciting experience even for those who are encountering the sport for the first time. Spectacular matches, a tense atmosphere, professional organization, and exceptionally high standards await visitors. The town of Jesolo is the ideal location for a long weekend filled with sports and relaxation.