Welcome Athletes
As an invited or qualified athlete to the 2026 FTA World Championships, in Portugal you will be required to fill out this registration form, NO LATER THAN JULY 20TH, once you have obtained your FTA membership number, in order to compete. If you miss the deadline you cannot compete this year, as we have to order t-shirts and make all final plans and schedules. This page will also be regularly updated with important information, so please check back regularly for updates.
Once you have completed the form below, you may be contacted by our media team to answer a few more questions to announce you will be competing in Portugal.
Please upload professional style photo's of yourself; passport style, from the waist up, one smiling and one serious, no sunglasses or hats.
We look forward to working with you over the next few months to grow this event!
Athlete Event Days:
AUGUST 18 - 22, 2026
PLEASE NOTE THIS SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. ALL ATHLETES SHOULD CHECK THIS PAGE REGULARLY FOR UPDATES!
DAY 1 - MONDAY, AUG 17
• SET-UP DAY ~ EUROTRAMP & ACON
DAY 2 - TUESDAY, AUG 18
• Registration Opens at Venue - 08:30 - 12:00 & 13:00 - 16:00
• Please arrive 30 mins before your scheduled training time to get registered
• Athlete Training - 09:00 - 21:00 (Groups)
DAY 3 - WEDNESDAY, AUG 19
• Registration at Venue - 09:00 - 12:30 & 13:30 - 16:00
• Athlete Training - 09:00 - 21:00 (Groups)
• Athlete Interviews (Scheduled) - 11:00 - 14:00
DAY 4 -THURSDAY, AUG 20
• Registration at Venue - 08:30 - 12:00 & 14:00 - 16:00
• SR Men Judges Meeting - 08:30 ~ in MAYA Athlete Chill Zone Tent
• Athlete Warm-up SR Men Group A - 09:00 - 10:00
• Qualifying Round - SR Men Group A - 10:00 - 12:00
• Juniors Open Training - 12:00 - 13:00
• Athlete Warm-up SR Men Group B - 13:00 - 14:00
• Qualifying Round - SR Men Group B - 14:00 - 16:00
• Women Open Training - 16:00 - 17:00
• Athlete Warm-up SR Men Group C - 17:00 - 18:00
• Qualifying Round - SR Men Group C - 18:00 - 20:00
DAY 5 - FRIDAY, AUG 21
• Athlete Training - 09:00 - 11:00 (SR Men Semi-Finalists Training)
• Athlete Training - 11:00 - 13:00 (Juniors Training)
• Athlete Training - 13:00 - 15:00 (Women Training)
• Qualifying Round Juniors - 15:00 - 17:00
• Qualifying Round Women - 17:00 - 18:00
• SR Men Warm-up & Judges Break - 18:00 - 18:30
• Semi-Finals - Sr Men ~ Top 20 - 18:30 - 20:30
DAY 6 - SATURDAY, AUG 22
• Training for Finalists - 09:00 - 15:00 (Top 8 Men, Top 5 - Women & Juniors)
• Finalists Interviews - 15:00
• Production Meeting & Rehearsals - 15:00 - 17:00
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS
• Livestream Introductions - 16:00 - Greg, Dom & Jesse with Special Awards
• Presentation & Introduction of all Athletes (by Country) ~ 16:30
• Junior Finals - Top 5 - 17:00 - 17:30
• Women's Finals - Top 5 - 17:30 - 18:00
• Men's Finals - Top 8 - 18:00 - 18:45
• Awards Presentation - 19:00
• Group Competitor Photo & Team Photo's by country (athletes please all wear your competition shirts)
• Interviews for top 3 each category to follow awards
• Official World Champs After Party - 21:00 - Super Bock Party Venue
DAY 7 - SUNDAY, AUG 23
• Optional Athlete Meetup - 10:00 - 15:00
• Event Closes ~ 16:00
WORLD CHAMPS Official Hotel
The FTA has secured a brand new hotel for the 2026 edition in Porto, just an 11 min walk to the venue and only 2 mins to the beach!
PHOTO:
The walk from the Moov Hotel to the World Champs site. You can also walk down to the beach and take the boardwalk.
Breakfast: Continental buffet – served from 7:30 am to 10:30 am
Please note that we do not have triple rooms or extra beds/cribs.
Note: You will be required to show ID and a credit card upon check-in and may be asked for a deposit on incidentals. Minors (under 16) must travel with a parent or legal guardian.
