Competition Venues · Tirana 2026
Two venues, four combat sports
The European Universities Combat Sports Championships will take place across two official venues in Tirana, the Albanian capital, following the 2+2 competition format — each venue hosting one sport in Week 1 and another in Week 2.
Taekwondo
Karate
Judo
Kickboxing
Official venues
Competition schedule at a glance
The Championships follow the 2+2 competition format — two sports run in parallel each week, one at each venue.
| Week | Dates | Feti Borova Olympic Park | University of Sports Tirana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | 8–11 Sep | Taekwondo | Karate |
| Week 2 | 13–16 Sep | Judo | Kickboxing |
Transition day: 12 September — combined transfer operation between the two competition blocks.
Venue gallery
Getting to the venues
Official event transport will be provided from the accommodation area at Qyteti Studenti to both competition venues, in accordance with the daily competition schedule.
Both venues are located within central Tirana and are accessible by public transport and taxi. Further practical details, including shuttle timings and meeting points, will be shared with delegations closer to the event.