Competition
Competition schedule
Organised by the Albanian University Sports Federation (FSHSU), the European Universities Combat Sports Championships will take place from 8–16 September 2026, welcoming university athletes from across Europe to compete in Judo, Karate, Taekwondo, and Kickboxing.
The event follows a new 2+2 format, allowing for a structured schedule across all four disciplines — two sports open the Championships in Week 1, two more take over in Week 2, with a shared transition day on 12 September.
Two competition blocks
Full 11-day timeline
Day-by-day breakdown across both blocks. Sep 12 is the shared crossover day — Block 1 departures and Block 2 arrivals happen simultaneously.
| Date | Block 1 · Taekwondo & Karate | Block 2 · Judo & Kickboxing |
|---|---|---|
| Mon 7 Sep | Arrivals | — |
| Tue 8 Sep | GTM | — |
| Wed 9 Sep | Competition day | — |
| Thu 10 Sep | Competition day | — |
| Fri 11 Sep | Competition day · Finals | — |
| Sat 12 Sep | Departures | Arrivals |
| Sun 13 Sep | — | GTM |
| Mon 14 Sep | — | Competition day |
| Tue 15 Sep | — | Competition day |
| Wed 16 Sep | — | Competition day · Finals |
| Thu 17 Sep | — | Departures |
12 September — the crossover day
Two operations run in parallel on 12 September — Taekwondo and Karate delegations depart, while Judo and Kickboxing delegations arrive.
The Organising Committee operates a 90-minute rotation between Qyteti Studenti and Tirana International Airport throughout the day. Delegations should be prepared for possible waiting times, as transfers are grouped according to flight schedules and operational needs.