World Youth Kickboxing Championships 2026

From September 18 to 27, 2026, Jesolo (Venice), Italy will host the Youth Kickboxing World Championships. The main venue will be the Palazzo del Turismo in Piazza Brescia, 11, a facility already used for major international combat sports events. The competition is reserved for the Children, Cadets, and Juniors categories. Initially assigned to Bulgaria, the championships were moved to Italy after the WAKO board's decision in Abu Dhabi in December 2025. The event will transform Jesolo into the world capital of youth kickboxing, welcoming thousands of athletes from over 60 nations and 5 continents. The best young talents will compete on rings and mats in the following disciplines: Mat Disciplines: Point Fighting, Light Contact, Kick Light, and Musical Forms. Ring Disciplines: Full Contact, Low Kick, and K1-Style.