EKC 2026
The 7th European Kubb Championships
We are proud to announce that the 7th edition of the European Kubb Championships will be held on the 3rd and 4th of July 2026 in Linz, Austria. The tournament includes the 1vs1-EKC, the 3vs3-EKC, the 6vs6-EKC and the EKC Freshman’s Cup – a 3vs3 tournament for amateurs and less ambitious teams.
The goal of the EKC is the support of the national spirit of every Kubb nation. Therefore the teams and players won’t just fight for themselves – they will earn points for their nation, trying to win the overall medal count and therefore win the EKC as the best European nation of Kubb!
TIMETABLE
two days full of HIGH QUALITY kubb
The official start of the EKC 2026 will take place with the opening ceremony at the tournament area on Thursday (2nd of July 2026). The tournament will start on Friday morning (3rd of July 2026).
We would really appreciate, if many Kubb friends will take part on the opening ceremony on Thursday and look forward to a great time in Linz.
*Note that some changes to the schedule may be possible.
LOCATION
Linz – the city of culture and technology on the Danube
Linz is Austria’s third-largest city and the capital of Upper Austria. The city uniquely combines industry, modern architecture, art, and nature. Since being designated a UNESCO City of Media Arts, Linz has been recognized as a creative hotspot for digital art and innovative cultural projects.
Linz is a modern city with a vision for the future. It is known for a strong industrial base, digitalization and new technologies, a vibrant student life (JKU, University of Art and Design) and numerous festivals, such as the Ars Electronica Festival, LinzFest, Klangwolke and Crossing Europe Film Festival.
Culture & Sights
• Ars Electronica Center – the “Museum of the Future” with exhibitions on AI, robotics, biotechnology, and media art.
• Lentos Art Museum – modern and contemporary art in a striking glass building right on the Danube.
• Linz Music Theatre – one of the most modern opera houses in Europe.
• Pöstlingberg – a scenic hill with a pilgrimage basilica, a grotto railway, and breathtaking views of the city.
• Linz Old Town – historic streets, squares, cafés, and restaurants.
Nature & Recreation
• The Danube promenade is perfect for walking or cycling.
• Numerous parks, such as the Botanical Garden with over 10,000 plant species.
• The area surrounding Linz offers destinations for day trips, including the Mühlviertel region, lake districts, and wine-growing regions.
The tournament will take place at the Donaupark Urfahr.
The exact address of the tournament area is:
Heilhamer Weg 2, 4040 Linz, Österreich.
Travel
how to get to the tournament
Do not hesitate to contact us for any questions about travel and means of transport to the tournament venue.
Linz Central Station is located right in the city center and is directly connected to all public transport. The station building houses waiting areas, shops, and restaurants.
Arrival from Salzburg and Vienna: Westautobahn A1, Exit “Linz/Zentrum”
Arrival from Prague and Freistadt: Mühlkreisautobahn A7, Exit “Linz/Hafenstraße”
Arrival from Regensburg and Passau: Innkreisautobahn A8 to A1, Exit “Linz/Zentrum”, or toll-free along the Danube on the B127
Linz Airport is located just outside the city in Hörsching. The city center is about a 20-minute drive from the airport.
Linz Central Station can also be reached from Vienna and Salzburg airports in under two hours.
To reach the tournament venue in Linz, use bus line xxx.
Getting around in Linz
Linz is characterized by its short distances. Many locations along the Danube are within walking distance, offering plenty of exercise and fresh air during your visit! Public transport is provided by Linzag, including buses and trams.
accommodation
where to stay the night
There is a wide choice of different types of accomodations in Linz, that you can book through common platforms, such as booking.com, Airbnb and Tripadvisor.
But don’t miss the special offer from our partner hotel:
Hotel Donauwelle offers special conditions for EKC26 participants during their stay from 02.07.2026 to 05.07.2026.
50 Comfort rooms are available at a special rate: Comfort room with twin beds at a rate of EUR 108,00 per room and night.
Superior rooms are also available at a special rate: Superior room with twin beds at a rate of EUR 128,00 per room and night.
The rate includes breakfast and allows to use the sauna, wellness and fitness area.
Reservation is possible by email by contacting the group and convention manager: Please write an email to doris.pichlbauer@twhotels.eu an make sure to include the promo code EKC26
The following accommodations include rooms reserved for the EKC’25, please use the code EKC25 when booking.
With this same code, the Best Western hotel in Port-Jérôme-sur-Seine gives a 20% discount, within the limit of available rooms: Best Western Hotel Port-Jérôme-sur-Seine
Several rooms are also available at the Hôtel de la Seine in La Frenaye as well as at the gîte Le manoir de l’oiselière in La Remuée.
Possibility to reserve pitches for the installation of tents at the tournament venue, within the limit of 20 places maximum, at a rate of €5/night per person. Reservation by email at the following address: federationfrancaisedusportkubb@gmail.com
A large place for tents and camper vans located 10km from the tournament venue is provided by the town of Saint Jean de Folleville. For more information and conditions of the arrangement please contact federationfrancaisedusportkubb@gmail.com
Campsites:
- Campsite in Caudebec en Caux which opens in mid-April
- The forges campsite in St Antoine-la-Fôret
Here is something to eat around the tournament venue:
- “The Etretat relay” in Bolbec
- “The Hotel de la Seine” in La Frenaye
- “L’Anthonat” in Notre-Dame-de-Gravenchon
- “Le caravela bar” – Portuguese bar-brasserie in Notre-Dame-de-Gravenchon
- “The Hotel de France” in Lillebonne
- “La ptite inn” in Lillebonne
Registration
You want to be part of the 7th EKC? SIGN UP!
registration information
Registration fees
20.- EUR per player for the 1vs1-EKC and 50.- EUR per team for the 3vs3-EKC and the EKC Freshman’s Cup. The fees have to be paid by money transfer before the tournament, payment at the tournament site will not be possible. You will receive detailed payment instructions with the registration confirmation e-mail.
Registration deadline
Registration deadline is on 28th of June 2026.
Registration limits
To ensure that every country gets a fair chance to be part of the EKC and to have a great diversity of participating nations, the following rule applies to the 1vs1 EKC and the 3vs3 EKC. In the first phase of registration (4 weeks) there is a maximum limit of allowed registrations per country:
Hosting country (Austria): 30%
All other countries: 10%
The national associations have the right to provide a list with registered players/teams of their country before the first phase of registration starts. After reaching the limit, additional players/teams are put on the waiting list. After 4 weeks, the waiting list is merged into the registration list. Free spots will be filled up in order of registration, with different countries taking turn.
Public registration opens on 04th of March 19:00 CET, Phase 2 of the registration will start on 01st of April, 19:00 CET
The Freshmans Cup doesn’t have registration limits per country.
Total number of available spots for EKC26:
1vs1 EKC: 240
3vs3 EKC: 120
Freshmans Cup: 120
KEEP UP TO DATE
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EKC TEAM 2026
This year's organizing committee
Richard Schwarz
Head of Organisation Committee 
Christopher Tiss
Head of Construction Committee 
Philipp Panholzer
Technical Stuff, Accommodation 
Bernhard Forstenlechner
Dude for just everything 
Michael Resch
Food and Beverages 
Andreas Brandl
General Service 
Reinhard Würflinger
General Service, Finances 
Johannes Krammer
Technical Stuff 
Sponsors
Big thanks to this year's supporters