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European Combat Sports Festival

2026

20–24 October 2026 Unibet Arena, Tallinn 12+ Countries
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Co-funded by the European Union
About the Festival

The Clash

Europe’s largest multi-discipline combat sports festival, bringing together athletes, coaches, and fans from across the continent.

C Combat Sports
L Leadership
A Athlete Dev.
S Social Inclusion
H Health Promo.

The Clash: European Combat Sports Festival 2026 is a five-day international event featuring competitions across four combat sports disciplines, educational seminars, and cultural exchange — all under one roof at Unibet Arena, Tallinn, Estonia.

Co-funded by the European Union through the Erasmus+ Sport programme, The Clash promotes social inclusion through sport, healthy lifestyles, active citizenship, and cross-border cooperation. The festival supports 200+ athletes with fewer opportunities through travel or accommodation assistance, ensuring equal access to high-level competition and education.

All competitions will be livestreamed, and educational sessions are freely accessible to all participants. A digital learning platform will provide lasting access to educational materials beyond the festival.

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Competition

Disciplines

Four combat sports disciplines across amateur, semi-professional, and professional levels.

K-1 Kickboxing

Amateur • Semi-Pro • Pro

Stand-up striking with punches, kicks, and knees under K-1 rules.

Muay Thai

Amateur • Semi-Pro • Pro

The art of eight limbs — punches, kicks, elbows, knees, and clinch work.

MMA

Amateur • Pro

Mixed martial arts combining striking and grappling techniques.

BJJ

Gi • No-Gi

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu featuring ground-based grappling and submission techniques.

5-Day Programme

Schedule

Five days of competition, education, and cultural exchange at Unibet Arena.

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Arrival & Accreditation

Athletes and teams arrive, collect credentials, and settle in.

Ceremony
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Opening Ceremony

Official opening of The Clash: European Combat Sports Festival 2026.

Ceremony
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Weigh-ins

Official morning weigh-ins for the day’s competition disciplines.

Competition
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Amateur Bouts

Amateur competitions across all disciplines — K-1, Muay Thai, MMA, BJJ.

Competition
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Training Sessions

Discipline-specific training seminars running alongside competitions.

Training
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Educational Seminars

Educational sessions running in parallel with the competition programme.

Education
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Weigh-ins

Official morning weigh-ins for the day’s competition disciplines.

Competition
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Amateur & Semi-Pro Bouts

Continued amateur and semi-professional competitions across all disciplines.

Competition
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Training Sessions

Discipline-specific training seminars running alongside competitions.

Training
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Educational Seminars

Educational sessions running in parallel with the competition programme.

Education
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Weigh-ins

Official morning weigh-ins for the day’s competition disciplines.

Competition
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Semi-Pro & Professional Bouts

Main event — semi-professional and professional fights across all disciplines.

Competition
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Training Sessions

Discipline-specific training seminars running alongside competitions.

Training
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Educational Seminars

Educational sessions running in parallel with the competition programme.

Education
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Awards & Closing Ceremony

Recognition of outstanding athletes and official closing of the festival.

Ceremony
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Educational Sessions

Final educational sessions and workshops.

Education
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Training Session

Discipline-specific training seminar.

Training
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Departure

Check-out and departure.

General
Join the Festival

Registration

Three ways to participate in The Clash 2026.

Teams & Coaches

Register your organisation, team, and coaches. Educational sessions and Europass certification available for all coaches.

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Competitors

Register as a competitor in K-1 Kickboxing, Muay Thai, MMA, or BJJ across amateur, semi-pro, and professional levels.

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Supported Athletes

Athletes with fewer opportunities can apply for travel or accommodation support through the Erasmus+ inclusion programme. 200+ places available.

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Learn & Grow

Education Programme

Freely accessible educational sessions for athletes, coaches, and referees. All sessions contribute toward Europass certification.

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Nutrition & Recovery

Evidence-based nutrition strategies, weight management, and recovery protocols for combat athletes.

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Mental Health & Wellbeing

Psychological resilience, stress management, and mental health awareness in competitive sport.

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Training Methodology

Modern training approaches, periodisation, and performance optimisation for combat sports.

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Personal Branding

Building your profile as an athlete — social media, sponsorship, and career development.

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Coaching Development

A dedicated seminar track for coaches and team officials. Topics will be developed together with our partner federations and announced ahead of the festival.

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Refereeing & Officiating

Sessions for active referees and those interested in becoming licensed combat sports officials. The programme will be confirmed with our partner organisations closer to the event.

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EU Funding & Grant Writing

How to access Erasmus+ Sport and other EU funding opportunities for sport organisations.

All educational session participants receive Europass certificates — the European standard for recognising skills and qualifications across borders. Target: 250 certificates.

All educational materials will be available on the digital learning platform at theclash.ee after the festival.

Consortium

Partners

The Clash is organised by a consortium of combat sports organisations from across Europe.

Become a Partner

We welcome combat sports organisations of all sizes — clubs, associations, and federations. Join the consortium and bring your athletes to Europe’s largest combat sports festival.

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Location

Venue & Travel

Unibet Arena — Tallinn’s premier indoor arena at Paldiski mnt 104B, 13522 Tallinn.

Getting There

By Air

Tallinn Airport (TLL) is approximately 12 km from the venue — about 14 minutes by taxi/Bolt (€9–12). Direct flights from major European cities.

By Ferry

Viking Line ferries from Helsinki (2.5h, twice daily). Stockholm connections available overnight. Ferry terminal is 9 km from the venue.

By Bus

Lux Express, FlixBus, and Ecolines from Riga (~4.5h), Vilnius, and other Baltic cities. Tallinn Bus Station (Bussijaam) is centrally located.

Public Transport

Buses 8, 22, 40, 41, 42, 43, 46 and trolleybuses 1, 4 stop at Haabersti stop directly in front of the arena. Free and paid parking available on-site.

Accommodation

Accommodation recommendations and partner hotel deals will be announced closer to the event. Supported athletes will receive accommodation assistance through the Erasmus+ inclusion programme.

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Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

The Clash: European Combat Sports Festival 2026 is a five-day international combat sports event taking place 20–24 October 2026 at Unibet Arena, Tallinn, Estonia. It features competitions in K-1 Kickboxing, Muay Thai, MMA, and BJJ, alongside educational seminars and cultural exchange. The festival is co-funded by the European Union through the Erasmus+ Sport programme.
The festival features four combat sports disciplines: K-1 Kickboxing (Amateur, Semi-Pro, Pro), Muay Thai (Amateur, Semi-Pro, Pro), MMA (Amateur, Pro), and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Gi and No-Gi).
Competitor registration will open via Smoothcomp. Details including registration deadlines and fees will be announced on this page and through our social media channels. Sign up for updates to be notified when registration opens.
Through the Erasmus+ Sport inclusion programme, The Clash provides travel or accommodation support for 200+ athletes with fewer opportunities. This ensures equal access to high-level competition and education regardless of financial background. Application details will be announced when the programme opens.
Yes. All educational sessions are freely accessible to all festival participants — athletes, coaches, referees, and team staff. Sessions cover topics including nutrition, mental health, coaching development, refereeing, personal branding, and EU funding opportunities.
Europass is the European standard for documenting skills and qualifications. All participants who attend educational sessions at The Clash will receive Europass certificates, officially recognising their learning across EU member states.
Yes. All competitions will be professionally livestreamed, making the event accessible to a global audience. Livestream links will be published on this page and our social media channels before the event.
Tallinn is well-connected by air (Tallinn Airport, TLL), ferry (from Helsinki and Stockholm), and bus (Lux Express, FlixBus from Riga, Vilnius, and other Baltic cities). The venue, Unibet Arena, is accessible by public transport from all parts of the city. See the Venue & Travel section for more details.
Accommodation recommendations and partner hotel deals will be announced closer to the event. Athletes participating in the Supported Athlete programme will receive accommodation assistance. Check back for updates.
Yes, spectators are welcome. Ticket information will be announced closer to the event on this page and through our social media channels.
The Clash will launch a digital learning platform on theclash.ee, providing free, lasting access to all educational content from the festival — including seminars, quizzes, and mobile-friendly learning resources. This ensures the knowledge shared at The Clash continues to benefit the combat sports community long after the event.
The Clash is co-funded by the European Union through the Erasmus+ Sport programme (Project 101245727). The granting authority is the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). The project is coordinated by MTU The Clash Baltic (Estonia) with consortium partners from across Europe.
We welcome partnerships with combat sports organisations, sports federations, and sponsors. Contact us at info@theclash.ee to discuss collaboration opportunities.
Get in Touch

Contact

Email: info@theclash.ee

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Project: 101245727 — CLASH • Granting authority: European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) • Programme: Erasmus+ Sport