Events
Taekwondo Events Calendar 2026 to 2027
The World Taekwondo events still to come in 2026, every major event in 2027, and what each one is.
Reviewed by Daniel Reyes, 4th dan Kukkiwon, 18 years teaching | Last checked: October 20, 2026The next World Taekwondo events are taekwondo at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar (Nov 8 to 12, 2026), the Grand Prix Final in Astana (Nov 28 to 29) and the Grand Slam events in Wuxi (Dec 9 to 15). The 2027 World Taekwondo Championships are in Astana, Kazakhstan, from July 7 to 13, 2027.
Coming up in 2026
| Event | Where | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Youth Olympic Games, taekwondo (junior kyorugi) | Dakar, Senegal | Nov 8 to 12, 2026 |
| World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final | Astana, Kazakhstan | Nov 28 to 29, 2026 |
| World Taekwondo Grand Slam Challenge | Wuxi, China | Dec 9 to 11, 2026 |
| World Taekwondo Grand Slam Champions Series | Wuxi, China | Dec 13, 2026 |
| World Taekwondo World Cup Team Championships Final | Wuxi, China | Dec 15, 2026 |
2027 calendar
| Event | Where | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Prix Challenge | Pune, India | Feb 12 to 14, 2027 |
| World Cadet Championships | Athens, Greece | Apr 21 to 25, 2027 |
| Grand Prix Challenge | Samarkand, Uzbekistan | May 21 to 23, 2027 |
| Grand Prix | Rome, Italy | Jun 3 to 6, 2027 |
| World Taekwondo Championships | Astana, Kazakhstan | Jul 7 to 13, 2027 |
| Grand Prix Challenge | Muju, South Korea | Aug 14 to 16, 2027 |
| Grand Prix | Paris, France | Aug 26 to 29, 2027 |
| Grand Prix | Manchester, Great Britain | Oct 21 to 24, 2027 |
| World Under 21 Championships | Samokov, Bulgaria | Nov 5 to 8, 2027 |
| Grand Prix Final | Tai’an, China | Dec 3 to 5, 2027 |
| Grand Slam Challenge | Wuxi, China | Dec 9 to 10, 2027 |
| Grand Slam Champions Series | Wuxi, China | Dec 12 to 13, 2027 |
| World Cup Team Championships Final | Wuxi, China | Dec 15, 2027 |
The 2027 World Championships are the first to be held in Kazakhstan. Para taekwondo events run alongside the Rome, Paris, Manchester and Tai’an Grand Prix stops.
Already held in 2026
| Event | Where | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| World Junior Championships | Tashkent, Uzbekistan | Apr 12 to 17 |
| Grand Prix Series | Rome, Italy | Jun 5 to 7 |
| World Cup Team Championships Series | Chuncheon, South Korea | Jul 14 to 16 |
| World Women’s Open Championships | Taiyuan, China | Aug 28 to 30 |
| Grand Prix Series | Muju, South Korea | Sep 5 to 7 |
| World Poomsae Championships | Chuncheon, South Korea | Sep 16 to 20 |
| Grand Prix Series | Paris, France | Oct 9 to 11 |
What the events are
- World Championships: the senior world title, held once every two years.
- Grand Prix and Grand Prix Final: a series of senior events. The best athletes qualify for the Final.
- Grand Slam and World Cup Team events: year-end events in Wuxi.
- Cadet, Junior and Under 21 Championships: world titles by age group.
- Poomsae Championships: forms competition instead of sparring.
Events for US families
USA Taekwondo runs state championships and national events through usatkd.org. The 2026 Pan American Club Championships (poomsae) are in Florida on Oct 22. Ask your school if it enters students in local tournaments and what the entry fees are. Our cost guide shows what regular training costs.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next World Taekwondo Grand Prix?
The Grand Prix Final is in Astana on Nov 28 to 29, 2026. The 2027 series starts with a Grand Prix Challenge in Pune on Feb 12 to 14.
Where are the 2027 World Taekwondo Championships?
Astana, Kazakhstan, from July 7 to 13, 2027.
Is taekwondo in the Youth Olympic Games?
Yes. Taekwondo is held in Dakar from Nov 8 to 12, 2026.
When are the Olympic taekwondo events?
The next Olympic Games after Paris 2024 are in Los Angeles in 2028.
Where is the official calendar?
On the World Taekwondo website at worldtaekwondo.org.