From 4 to 11 October 2026, the World Judo Championships among seniors will be held in Baku. The world championships, where the strongest judokas in the world will compete, will take place at the National Gymnastics Arena.

The World Championships among men and women will last for 8 days. Renowned judokas from different countries of the world will step onto the tatami to compete for medals, world ranking points, and ranking positions leading to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

The participation of leading judokas of the world is expected at the championships, including Aghayev Balabay (Azerbaijan), Yusifov Ahmad (Azerbaijan), Bliev Ayub (Russia), Nagayama Ryuju (Japan), Mkheidze Luka (France), Sardalashvili Giorgi (Georgia), Abe Hifumi (Japan), Takeoka Takeshi (Japan), Chopanov Murad (Russia), Smetov Yeldos (Kazakhstan), Pashayev Ruslan (Azerbaijan), Gaba Joan-Benjamin (France), Lavrentev Danil (Russia), Shavdatuashvili Lasha (Georgia), Ishihara Tatsuki (Japan), Heydarov Hidayat (Azerbaijan), Oino Yuhei (Japan), Arbuzov Timur (Russia), Tckaev Zelim (Azerbaijan), Makhmadbekov Somon (Tajikistan), Grigalashvili Tato (Georgia), Murao Sanshiro (Japan), Bekauri Lasha (Georgia), Maisuradze Luka (Georgia), Kotsoiev Zelym (Azerbaijan), Arai Dota (Japan), Tasoev Inal (Russia), Riner Teddy (France), Krpalek Lukas (Czech Republic), Sulamanidze Ilia (Georgia), Babulfath Tara (Sweden), Boukli Shirine (France), Koga Wakana (Japan), Abe Uta (Japan), Krasniqi Distria (Kosovo), Tamaoki Momo (Japan), Cysique Sarah Leonie (France), Liparteliani Eteri (Georgia), Silva Rafaela (Brazil), Kaju Haruka (Japan), Tanaka Shiho (Japan), Bellandi Alice (Italy), Olek Anna Monta (Germany), and Dicko Romane (France).

Competition programme

Individual competitions will be held from 4 to 10 October. On 11 October, the mixed team competitions will take place. On 5 October, the opening ceremony of the championships will be held. A special show programme is planned for the opening ceremony.

4 October
Men: -60 kg
Women: -48 kg

5 October
Men: -66 kg
Women: -52 kg

6 October
Men: -73 kg
Women: -57 kg

7 October
Men: -81 kg
Women: -63 kg

8 October
Men: -90 kg
Women: -70 kg

9 October
Men: -100 kg
Women: -78 kg

10 October
Men: +100 kg
Women: +78 kg

11 October
Mixed team competitions

Do not miss this opportunity to watch the decisive contests of the world’s best judokas live and experience an unforgettable sporting atmosphere.

This event is available as QR tickets or as physical tickets sold at city box offices. QR tickets will be activated on the day of the event. To use your QR tickets, you need to log into your personal account in the iTicket.AZ mobile application.
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The doors for spectators’ entry to the arena will be open from 09:00.