Practical information
Updated 2026-05-19
Welcome to the 8th Nordic Open Wushu Championships 2026!
including Cup competitions, Modern Wushu, Traditional Kung Fu, Tuishou, Taiji, and Sanda.
The competition is open for all individuals, regardless of federation, club, or national affiliation.
Here is some practical info on
- date/place
- schedule
- Stockholm Kung Fu Festival Show
- coaches and other team members
- registration and fees
- non-EU citizen visa requirements
- insurance policy
- competition system
- venue
- staying
- sightseeing & shopping
- noteworthy
- … and additional links!
DATE & PLACE
December 4-6 in Stockholm, Sweden.
The competition day is December 5.
SCHEDULE
Dec 12, Friday
– Arrival day all athletes & judges
– Venue opening times 16:00–20:00
– Judges & technical meeting, preliminary 16:00–19:00
– Registration & weigh-in Sanda and Tuishou (first option) 16:30–19:00
– Training at venue 16:00–20:00
Dec 13, Saturday
– Venue opening times 08:00 –19:00
– Registration at venue and weigh-in Sanda and Tuishou (second option) 07:30 – 08:00.
– Competitions 08:30–19:00
Dec 14, Sunday
– Special training seminars 10:00-13.00.
REGISTRATION AND FEES
- The entry fee is 50 EUR (late fee 65 EUR).
- For Taolu there is an additional 15 EUR per extra competition class.
- The registration fee must be paid in advance through the online registration system, Smoothcomp, by credit card.
- Registration is open!
- Register for the competition here!
ENTRY FOR COACHES AND OTHER TEAM MEMBERS
Participating athletes with teams and team observers from abroad have free access to the venue.
All teams and observers must be registered by name and sent by email when registration closes!
National coaches and other team members have free entry to the competition venue according to these requirements:
- 1–2 competitors: 1 coach
- 3–5 competitors: 2 coaches
- 6–9 competitors: 3 coaches
- <10 competitors: 4 coaches
All coaches, club/team, and visitors’ names should be sent by email after registration of the athletes to info@nordicopenwushu.se
NON-EU CITIZENS VISA REQUIREMENTS
For participants from outside EU (from countries that require visa for entering Sweden) we recommend applying through your official national Wushu federation. We can only send our invitation letter to such federations, not to individuals, clubs, or other associations. To get an invitation letter (“formal visa-based invitation”), please ask your federation to email us at info@nordicopenwushu.se with an application for all participants.
INSURANCE POLICY FOR NON-SWEDISH CITIZENS
Non-Swedish citizens need to have a valid International insurance certificate for sports performance and travel, since the organizer is not responsible for any injuries that result in medical bills or hospital treatment. You will have to show this certificate upon on-site registration.
When you register online to the competition, you need to confirm the Waiver of liability for entering the competition.
See travel information from the Swedish authorities here regarding the entering rules to Sweden here.
COMPETITION SYSTEM
Smoothcomp competition system will be used in all competitions. The score of each athlete will be announced on a monitor after each performance and published online. You can follow the competition live with starting times and results in your smartphone.
VENUE
The venue is Ulvsunda idrottscenter, located in Bromma, close to Stockholm City. The venue is brand new sportcenter, and we are happy to be some of the firts bigger events at this location!
Address: Bryggerivägen 10-18, Bromma
The competition will take place in cooperation with the Martial Arts festival.
GETTING THERE
The best way to travel from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Ulvsunda Sports Center depends a bit on your budget and how much luggage you have, but generally these are the best options:
Fastest and most convenient by public transport
- Take the Flygbussarna airport coach directly from Arlanda to Brommaplan.
The buses run regularly, and the journey takes about 50–55 minutes. - Get off at Brommaplan.
- From there:
- take a taxi/Uber for the last part (about 5–10 minutes), or
- take a local bus toward the Ulvsunda/Johannesfred area.
The Ulvsunda area is close to stops such as Johannesfred and Ulvsunda Slott.
Cheapest option
- Take the commuter train/SL from Arlanda to Stockholm and continue by metro or tram toward Bromma/Ulvsunda.
- Total travel time is usually around 70–90 minutes, depending on connections.
Best option if traveling with a group or a lot of equipment
- Take a taxi/Uber directly from Arlanda.
- Travel time is approximately 35–40 minutes, depending on traffic.
- Often worth the cost if traveling with sports bags or several people.
Taxi/Uber from Arlanda airport to venue area costs around 60 euro.
STAY
Book your stay at our recommended event hotel with special rates, just 5 min from the venue! Big hotel, 1-4 person rooms available, restaurant, bar, and a 1200 m2 gym!
Mornington Hotel Bromma
Address:
Norrbyvägen 30, 168 69 BROMMA
Booking link: Kampsportsfestivalen2026 (available soon)
Be sure to book in time, limited rooms, and only valid until November 1!
SIGHTSEEING & SHOPPING
Welcome to Stockholm! Sweden’s capital is one of the world’s most beautiful cities, built on fourteen islands. Lots of bridges, parks, castles and museums but also restaurants and nightclubs. And shopping! Close by in Solna you have the Mall of Scandinavia, a big shopping center. The downtown area in Stockholm has plenty more.
Stockholm has some of the nicest Christmas markets in the world, located in the Old Town.
NOTEWORTHY
- You don’t have to learn Swedish. Almost everyone in Sweden speaks English and sometimes other languages.
- You need a credit card, many places like resturants, hotels and shops only accepts credit cards for payments and no cash.
- In December, the sun rises after 8 am and sets before 4 pm.
- To find out if it’s going to be snow or slush, check out the weather forecast and bring appropriate clothes and shoes. Outside temperature can be 0 (Celsius) down to minus 20. It is always warm inside, so dress in layers!
- Info on passport and visa, currency and prices and much more
LINKS
Marie Claire/Christmas in Stockholm
Take me to Sweden/Christmas in Stockholm