We at the British University Taekwon-Do League (BUTL) are honoured to welcome and invite you to the 3rd University Taekwon-Do World Championships, taking place at DeMontfort University, Leicester, UK from February 21st-22nd 2026.
For the third time in history, students of Taekwon-Do from around the globe can join together and compete at their very own inclusive World Championship event. Allowing them to represent their schools, clubs, institutions and countries across multiple individual and team events. After the great success of the 1 & 2 University Taekwon-Do World Championships in 2022 & 2024 we are delighted to see the return of this event. The 2024 edition saw University Students from 54 countries attend and compete at the event.
The Championship will take place at the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Sports Centre (DeMontfort University), located in the heart of the city of Leicester, UK. The venue has previously hosted many prestigious Championships and allows for our large ring set up. The city of Leicester is an incredible city with rich history and we are very excited to welcome you.
The event will welcome competitors from around the world, ensuring they have the best experience possible. We aim to create an unforgettable championship for all attendees, uniting them together through Taekwon-Do.
As with all of our Championships both International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF) and World Taekwondo (WT) categories are available. This event is open to ages 17 years and above.
- Friday 20th February 2026 - Optional Event Weight-in after set-up
- Saturday 21st February 2026 - WT Colour Belt and Black Belt Events
- Sunday 22nd February 2026 - ITF Colour Belt and Black Belt Events
We will additionally host a World Championships After Party the evening of Sunday 22nd, free of charge for all coaches, umpires, competitors, volunteers and spectators.
We are excited to welcome you to the return of this historic event, and as we move forward into a new academic year, we wish you all the successes and good health. Together we will continue to elevate University and student Taekwon-Do.
