DATE
Saturday 8th August & Sunday 9th August 2026
VENUE
Cork Showgrounds, Curraheen Rd, Cork
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WHEN & WHERE
The British & Irish Outdoor Tug of War Championships 2026 will take place on Saturday 8 August and Sunday 9 August 2026, hosted at the Munster Agricultural Society Showgrounds (Cork Showgrounds). This two-day outdoor championship will bring together clubs, athletes, officials, and supporters from across Britain and Ireland for one of the most significant fixtures on the annual tug of war calendar.
The championships will be contested on grass in accordance with recognised British & Irish outdoor tug of war regulations, showcasing high-level competition across senior, junior, and mixed categories.
PARTICIPATING NATIONS
The championships will feature competitors representing:
- England
- Ireland
- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- Wales
Teams from across these nations will compete over two days of outdoor championship pulling.
WEIGHT CATEGORIES
| CLOSED WEIGHTS | OPEN WEIGHTS |
| • Senior Men 600kg & 680kg | • Senior Men: 600kg, 640kg, 680kg, 560kg |
| • Senior Women 520kg & 560kg | • Senior Women: 500kg, 520kg, 540kg, 560kg |
| • Junior Men 560kg | • Junior Men 560kg |
| • Senior Mixed 580kg | • Senior Mixed 580kg |
| • Junior Ladies 520kg | • Junior Ladies 520kg |
| • Junior Mixed 540kg | • Junior Mixed 540kg |
** Subject to entries in advance **
GETTING TO THE VENUE
Competition Venue:
Munster Agricultural Society Showgrounds (Cork Showgrounds)
Curraheen Road, Cork, Co. Cork, Ireland
Eircode: T12 AX2F
The venue is located adjacent to the N22 Motorway, providing easy access for teams and spectators.
REGISTRATION & WEIGH-IN
Registration and official weigh-in will take place at:
Talbot Hotel Cork
Ballincollig, Co. Cork, Ireland
Eircode: P31 XA02
Exact weigh-in times and procedures will be confirmed in advance.
For further information and accommodation, please visit Tug Of War Ireland.
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