British Championships 2026

Our first British Parkour Championships are taking place on the 1st-2nd August 2026 at the Street Monkeys Academy in Preston.

Our British Parkour Championships are taking place on the 1st-2nd August 2026 at the Street Monkeys Academy in Preston. We will also be running an onsite qualifiers on Friday 31st July).

This is our first British championships, so it's an exciting opportunity for you to be involved in an exciting competition that leads to the Parkour Earth World Championships, which is taking place on the 28th October - 1st November 2026 in the Czech Republic. 

Our British Championships will include the speed, skill, and style competition formats. It is also a key selection event. Those who attend and compete will be involved in a selection process to represent the UK at the Parkour Earth World Championships. 

This selection process will be decided through an external selection panel who will be confirmed at a later date. 

We will also be running a community jam across the weekend. 

Register your interest for the upcoming British Championships by clicking the button below. 

Register Your Interest Here

Want to learn more about the British Championships? Our CEO, Sam, sits down with Sean Delaney from Street Monkeys to talk about all things British Championships!

We've added some of the most Frequently Asked Questions below. We will look to be building out these FAQs more over the next few weeks.

 

General FAQs

Where & when is the event?

The event will be taking place at the Street Monkeys Academy in Preston. 

The onsite qualifiers will be taking place on Friday 31st July, with the main events taking place on Saturday 1st August 2026, and the finals taking place on Sunday 2nd August 2026.

What is the format of the weekend?

Friday 31st July - Onsite Qualifiers

Saturday 1st August - Semi-Finals, workshops, and community jam.

Sunday 2nd August - Finals & community jam.

When do tickets go on sale?

We are finalising the booking platform, and tickets will go live around mid-June. Make sure you register your interest clicking the link here to get notified when bookings go live. 

How much are tickets?

There will be a range of different tickets at different price points which varies between athlete competitors, spectators, families, etc.

Adult Competitor Ticket (Ages 25+) - £80 (Early Bird £65, with limited edition socks): This gives full entry to any of the categories (speed, skill, and style) in either the female or open category as appropriate. This ticket gives you full access to spectate and jam for the whole weekend (This may be between your competition runs or if you have been eliminated from the competition). The jam access is at designated times in the event schedule. If you are no longer in the competition, then your ticket reverts to a jam and spectator ticket. This ticket includes Parkour UK Sport Membership for 12 months.

Youth Ticket (16-24 Years) - £70 (Early Bird £55, with limited edition socks): Same as above, this is for competitors who are aged 16-24 years old. 

Jam/Community Ticket - £60 (Early Bird £50): This gives full access to the jam slots at the event, as well as the ability to spectate for the whole event. This also includes a Parkour UK Sport Membership. 

Spectator Ticket - £25 (Early Bird TBC): This ticket is for those who are just spectating the event. It does not include the open jam sessions. This also includes a Parkour UK Supporter Membership.

Family - Child under 16 with a parent - £30 (Early bird £20 - Additional £5 per extra child or parent): This ticket is for families who want to join us for the event and spectate. The £30 price includes 1x Child & 1x Parent. Additional child or parent can be purchased for an additional £5 per person, and includes a Parkour UK family membership. Workshops on the weekend will cost £5. 

The Adult, Youth, & Jam/Community ticket will include Parkour UK Sport membership, which insures you to practice parkour and at the event specifically for both competition and open jam sessions (subject to adhering to any venue guidelines and following the instructions of officials and coaches at the event)

Is THere somewhere local I can stay?

Travel and accommodation is at your own expense. There are a range of hotels & Airbnbs which are a short distance away from the venue.

 

Is there a youth category?

There is no youth competition for these British Championships. Parkour UK are currently developing a youth competition for future events.

Do I need a ticket?

Yes - Everyone needs a ticket. It doesn't matter if you're competing or spectating, you will need a ticket to attend the event. Details on how to purchase tickets will be coming soon. 

Is there a provision for those with accessibility issues?

Yes. When purchasing your ticket please let us know your accessibility requirements.

What are the timings of the competition & events?

More details will be released closer to the time. Make sure you register your interest using the form above to get all the details emailed directly to your inbox!

Is the event suitable for children & families?

As mentioned above, to compete you need to be at least 16 years of age. However, the spectator side of the event is the perfect day out for the family.

Can I livestream the event?

The event will be live-streamed on YouTube. If you wish to stream personally at the event, or capture content for Instagram and social media we would love it if you could tag us @ParkourUK & #BritishParkourChampionships. 

We may ask you to stop recording or streaming if there is anything during the event that may be inappropriate.

When & Where will the winners be announced?

Winners will be announced at the event after the final competition on Sunday 2nd August at the event.

 

Athlete & Competitor FAQs

What is the deadline to sign up to compete?

Friday 17th July is the initial competitor deadline. More tickets may be released subject to numbers signed up and availability. 

What age can I compete at the British Championships?

You can compete at the British Championships from the age of 16+.

What if i sign up to compete & get injured?

We'd love for you to still come along, and there are a few options. 

  1. Refund the difference of an athlete spectator.
  2. If you contact us before 17th July 2026 we will give you a full refund (minus £5 admin cost). After 17th July 2026 you will get a partial refund. You can also get in touch with us to volunteer for the event.

Do athletes need a ticket?

Yes - Athletes who are looking to compete will need a ticket for the event. Our competitors ticket will include the open jam sessions. 

Can athletes join in with the jam?

Yes - Athletes who are competing with a competitors ticket will also be allowed to join in with the open jam sessions.

What happens if I have an athlete ticket and I don't qualify for the finals? Can I still watch?

Of course! Your athlete ticket will become a "Jam & Spectator" ticket if you do not qualify for the finals.

As an athlete, am i insured to take part?

Yes, but only through your Parkour UK membership. 

Can athletes hang out with spectators when not competing?

Yes you can.

What are the competition categories? Is there a Men & Women's division?

The British Championships will include the Speed, Skill, and Style formats. There will be a Women's & Open category for competitors. More details about this will be released soon.

What time do athletes need to get there?

We are still finalising the details for the event, however the timings that athletes will need to get there will depend on the event that you are competing in. You will received a confirmation and event schedule closer to the time.

Do the winners automatically qualify for the parkour earth world champs?

1st place in each category will represent the UK at the Parkour Earth World Championships later this year in the Czech Republic, subject to meeting requirements. 

Other placed athletes will be eligible to be selected for the team based on our selection policy (which will be published shortly), and confirmation with Parkour Earth as to places available at the World Championships. Keep an eye on our social media for more information on this. 

Will there be a warm up area for athletes?

We know how important it is for athlete safety to have a dedicated warm up area before competing. There will be a warm up area for athletes to warm up prior to their competition. 

aRE THERE ANY KIT CONSIDERATIONS, CLOTHING, OR REQUIREMENTS THAT i need to know about for competing?

The course will be a combination of proprietary builds at Street Monkeys Academy, as well as Gymnova's Brick Parkour equipment. Gymnova & their Brick Parkour brand are the official equipment partner of Parkour UK. You can also follow Parkour UK & Street Monkeys on Instagram for updates. 

In terms of clothing, there is nothing specific for you to wear to compete. Just normal sportswear or what you usually train in is okay.

Is the British Champs & Parkour Earth World Championships made to rival SPL & other competitions?

No, the British Championships and Parkour Earth World Championships were not made to rival SPL & other competition formats, and we want competitors & the community know that they are not expected to ever make a choice between one or the other. 

Parkour Earth & SPL recently released a Memorandum of Understanding. This established a framework for cooperation based on mutual respect, open communication, and clearly define, complementary roles.

The agreement recognises Parkour Earth's role as the international federation safeguarding the independence and governance of parkour, and SPL's role in delivering a professional, entertainment-drive World Series that increases the sport's visibility. 

With the Parkour Earth World Championships on the horizon, the British Championships were created as a pre-selection event for the Parkour Earth World Championships. 

Similar to the Memorandum of Understanding between Parkour Earth & SPL, we know that other competitions in parkour exist, and we want to support those competitions, as it helps our sport grow! 

Does attending, competing, and qualifying in the British championships & the world championships affect my attendance at events like SPL?

No. As mentioned above, SPL & Parkour Earth recognise each other's competitions & the roles we play within parkour. The MoU does not merge systems or create joint events. Instead, it provides a transparent basis for dialogue, calendar coordination, and the exploration of aligned qualification pathways, while ensuring that athletes and organisers remain free to choose their own path. 

You can read the full Memorandum of Understanding here.

 

Spectator FAQs

Can I attend all three days as a spectator? does a spectator ticket include the jam sessions?

Yes you can attend all three days to watch as a spectator. Some of our tickets will include "Open Jam" options, which are on the Saturday & Sunday after the competition. There is no open jam on the Friday.

We have a range of ticket options available, so please make sure your ticket includes the Open Jam session if you're looking to join in.  

As a spectator, am i insured at the event?

As a spectator, you are only insured through normal third party, unless you're joining in on the jam sessions, then you're covered!

Is seating available to watch the competition?

Yes, providing you have a ticket. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

British Parkour Championships Podcast FAQs

Our CEO Sam sits down with Max & Sean Delaney from Street Monkeys to discuss everything regarding the upcoming British Championships. 

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