19 November 2026
World Qualifier
Athletes compete at approved national locations under the same WOF standards.
Upcoming competitionDraft rules — approval pendingWOF announcement · 30 August 2026
Competition guide & interactive rulebook
WOF Decentralized World Championship 2026
One global championship, conducted through synchronized national locations. This guide translates WOF’s published general framework into a practical European reference without filling in details that have not yet been approved.
European competition location
To be confirmed
No city, country-level host or venue is being disclosed until it is formally confirmed.
Competition sequence
Five days, three controlled stages
The date sequence is published by WOF. The final daily timetable and European participation arrangements remain pending.
20–21 November 2026
Verification period
Technical review, eligibility checks, video validation, appeals and finalist confirmation.
22–23 November 2026
Global Live Final
Qualified athletes compete live from their approved national locations under the WOF Global Jury.
Decentralized format
Qualifier and final performances take place at approved national locations within a single global competition system.
One technical standard
Venue style does not change scoring. Local officials and equipment must meet the same approved protocol.
Draft, not the final annex
Age categories and discipline-specific measurements, points and penalties are still awaiting publication.
Seven planned disciplines
Explore each competition format
Choose a discipline to see what the published draft confirms and which technical details still require an official annex.
Artistic movement
Shuffle
Format
A prescribed WOF routine or competition format built around rhythm, coordination, footwork, body control, musical interpretation and technical execution.
Ranking principle
Judged against the applicable WOF artistic criteria.
Still pending
Routine, duration and detailed scoring protocol remain subject to the official technical annex.
General framework
The rulebook, section by section
Athlete readiness
My preparation checklist
This is a planning aid only. It does not register an athlete or replace the final entry documents.
0/6 ready
Publication tracker
Still to be confirmed
These items are intentionally not guessed or disclosed. The page will be updated only after an authorized event bulletin or WOF technical document is available.
European locationTo be confirmed
Registration opening and deadlineTo be confirmed
Entry feesTo be confirmed
Age-category scheduleTo be confirmed
Discipline-specific technical annexesTo be confirmed
Detailed competition timetableTo be confirmed
Equipment and uniform bulletinTo be confirmed
European team-selection processTo be confirmed
Source and authority
Use the latest official document
This interactive guide is a structured summary of WOF’s announcement and Version 1.0 draft. If this page differs from a later WOF regulation, technical annex or official bulletin, the later approved WOF document takes precedence.
Official WOF announcement and draft regulations