About
Competition schedule
The Artistic Gymnastics World Championships will take place from October 17 to 25, 2026, in Rotterdam Ahoy. Over nine days, the world’s best male and female gymnasts will compete for medals in team, all-around, and apparatus events.
The competition kicks off with the men’s and women’s qualification rounds, spread over three days. The team finals take place on October 20 (men) and October 21 (women), followed by the all-around finals on October 22 and 23. The championships conclude with two days of apparatus finals on October 24 and 25, where the individual apparatus world titles will be decided.
Visitors guide
Are you in Rotterdam for the World Gymnastics Championships? Turn your visit into a full day or weekend getaway and discover all that Rotterdam has to offer. From fun places and activities to restaurants and unique hotspots: you’ll find plenty of inspiration to explore Rotterdam in the Visitors Guide.
Promotional toolkit
To experience and promote the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships together, an online promotional toolkit has been created. It includes ready-to-use materials that make it easy to raise awareness of the Championships within your club, school, or organization. Use the social media posts and frames, poster, and coloring pages to bring your community into the World Championships atmosphere and actively promote the event.
Download the materials, share them with your network, and help make the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships visible as we build together toward an unforgettable event.
Epke Zonderland
During the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships 2026, Olympic champion and multiple World champion, Epke Zonderland will take on the role of tournament director.
Zonderland on his appointment: “It is an absolute honor to be involved as tournament director in the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships 2026 in our own country. At Rotterdam Ahoy, we will create a spectacular event that will inspire the gymnastics world.”
Rotterdam
In 2026, Rotterdam will be the beating heart of the gymnastics world. The dynamic city on the Maas, renowned for its architecture, vibrant culture, and world port, proudly welcomes the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships.
Beyond the excitement in Ahoy, the city itself is full of surprises. Stroll across the iconic Erasmus Bridge, taste the flavors of the Market Hall, or soak up the lively atmosphere on Witte de Withstraat. To make the most of your visit, choose the Rotterdam City Card: a digital pass offering discounts on top attractions, museums, and restaurants, plus unlimited public transport.
This way, the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships 2026 will be not only a sporting highlight but also your ultimate Rotterdam experience.
TWIST
Hello! I’m Twist, the mascot of the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships. I live at Papendal, I’m 1.80 meters tall, and completely orange. Movement is in my DNA: from gymnastics and trampolining to freerunning and acrobatics. I like to eat healthy so I can perform at my best, and I’m active on social media.
You won’t just see me during the World Championships, but also in the lead-up at grassroots sports activities and side events in the city. During the Championships, I’m everywhere: in the arena, with the gymnasts, and among the fans. I bring atmosphere, energy, and big smiles to the stands.
My mission during the World Championships? To create one big gymnastics celebration together with gymnasts and fans!
