World Yo-Yo Contest 2026 — Himeji, Japan
The World Gathers in Himeji.
August 13–16, 2026·Himeji, Japan
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Contest InfoOverview
World Yo-Yo Contest 2026 (World Championships)
- English name: World Yo-Yo Contest 2026 (WYYC2026)
- Japanese name: 2026年世界ヨーヨー選手権大会
- Dates: August 13 (Thu) – 16 (Sun), 2026
- Venue: “Arcrea HIMEJI”, Himeji City, Hyogo, Japan
DivisionsStyles
- 1A String Trick Freestyle with One Long-Spinning Yo-Yo 2025 World Champion
- 2A Looping Trick Freestyle with Two Responsive Yo-Yos 2025 World Champion
- 3A String Trick Freestyle with Two Long-Spinning Yo-Yos 2025 World Champion
- 4A Freestyle with Off String Yo-Yo(s) 2025 World Champion
- 5A Freestyle with Counter-Weight Yo-Yo(s) 2025 World Champion
- AP Art & Performance Division 2025 World Champion
ScheduleProgram
Four days — August 13–16, 2026, Himeji
- DAY 1 Aug 13 (Thu) Judge meeting · 13:00 registration · 1A–5A Wild Card · Non-championship prelims
- DAY 2 Aug 14 (Fri) 1A–5A Prelim · Junior & Over-40 Open finals
- DAY 3 Aug 15 (Sat) 1A–5A Semi-final · Women's & Over-40 Master finals
- DAY 4 Aug 16 (Sun) 1A–5A & AP finals · Award ceremony
Visit HimejiPlan your trip
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Venue
Arcrea HIMEJI — about a 10-minute walk from Himeji Station.
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Access
About 30 min from Shin-Osaka, 3 hrs from Tokyo by Shinkansen.
Venue access (Arcrea HIMEJI)
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