Fixtures Calendar

2025 Fixtures Calendar for Outdoor Tug Of War

The vast majority of events are free of charge for spectators, so if there is an event near to you and you have never seen tug of war, go along and support the teams taking part!

Northern Ireland Championships


14th June (Richhill)
600kg + 680kg
Armagh Show, Gosford forest park
3pm start
Weigh in 2-3pm

21st June (Garvagh)
560kg + 640kg Clyde Park, Garvagh
3pm start
Weigh in 2-3pm

Weigh in to be held on the Friday evening before in Royal Hotel, Cookstown 7-8pm
13th and 20th June

3rd May Richhill
640kg 8 a-side + catch.
2-3pm weigh, 3pm start
Richhill Recreation Centre

24th May Garvagh
640kg 8 a-side + catchweight
2-3pm weigh, 3pm start
Clyde Park, Garvagh

31st May Derryogue
Weight tbc
2-3pm weigh, 3pm start
The Mall, Armagh

7th June Bancran
640kg 8 a-side + catchweight
2-3pm weigh, 3pm start
Glenelly Villas, Draperstown

5th July Leo’s Boys
640kg 8 a-side + catchweight
2-3pm weigh, 3pm start
Aughnacloy

6th July Killylough
640kg + catchweight
Weigh in 10-11.30am 12pm start
Clontibret Vintage Show, Clontibret

2 dates for a competition alongside the Natural Stone Lifters:

August 9th
Mellon Country Park, Omagh

Sept 13th
Scarva Estate, Scarva
Usual weigh in times and weights