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World Ninja League · Regionals

You Earned
Your Place.

A season of showing up brought you here. Now take the course alongside athletes who have earned their place, too.

The regional championship experience

The Next Chapter of Your Season.

The training. The qualifiers. The obstacles that didn't go your way—and the ones that finally did. Regionals brings it all together in one competition worth earning.

WNL athlete and community at a championship
The regional championship experience

This One
Means More.

You know what it took to get here.

At Regionals, athletes come together to test what they've built all season. New courses. Familiar faces. The energy of a championship and the chance to see what comes next.

Whether it's your first Regional Championship or your next one, the moment is yours to make.

The competition

Two Courses.
One Complete Test.

One course rewards momentum. The other asks you to adapt. Together, they show the range of the athlete you've become.

WNL athlete on the Flow Course
Flow Course

Build Momentum.

Clear obstacles in sequence, stay in rhythm, and race toward the buzzer. Flow rewards accuracy and momentum.

WNL athlete competing on the Challenge Course
Challenge Course

Find Another Way.

A longer, more technical test of strategy and endurance. Retry up to two failed obstacles once each under Challenge rules.

How the results come together

Every Finish Counts.

At two-course Regionals, placement on both courses contributes to the overall result. The lower combined placement total finishes ahead.

Example · Athlete A
Flow1st
Challenge4th
5 combined placement points
Example · Athlete B
Flow2nd
Challenge3rd
5 combined placement points

In this example, Athlete A ranks ahead because their best individual placement is 1st. If best placements are also tied, Challenge placement breaks the remaining tie. Refer to the rulebook for full event scoring procedures.

The path to Regionals

Earn the Invitation.

Every qualifier is a chance to grow—and a chance to take your season further.

01

Compete.

Enter an eligible Standard Qualifier in your tier and division.

Find Tier 1 qualifiers ↗ Find Tier 2 qualifiers ↗
02

Make It Count.

Finish in the top three for your division and gender, meeting the minimum obstacle or skill requirement.

03

Earn the Invitation.

A qualifying placement, including an eligible roll-down, earns a Regionals invitation. Watch for an official email from WNL.

04

Make It Official.

When registration opens, review your Regional Championship details and register to secure your place.

See Regional Championships ↗

Regionals qualification is regional and tier-specific. Athletes may qualify and compete at multiple Regional Championships. Special Event Qualifiers may also provide qualification under their applicable rules.

The road to Worlds

See How Far
You Can Go.

At Regionals, your next opportunity is in front of you: a place at the World Championships.

16

Minimum standard Worlds spots per eligible division and gender

35%

Of unique athletes in the region's division and gender, when greater than 16

40

Maximum standard allocation before applicable additional host-region protections

Already-qualified athletes can open spots for the next eligible finishers. When out-of-region athletes take qualifying places, additional opportunities protect qualifying athletes from the host region.

Eligibility requires completing an obstacle at Regionals. The rulebook governs rounding, allocations, eligibility, and exceptions. This describes Tier 1 and Tier 2 Regionals; Head to Head follows a separate pathway.

WNL athlete taking on a challenging obstacle
Your season isn't finished

Already Qualified?
Keep Going.

Your spot at Worlds may already be secured. There is still more to experience.

New obstacles. A different kind of pressure. Another opportunity to compete with the athletes who have pushed you all season.

Regional results can also matter beyond a Worlds invitation, including their role in applicable season scoring and championship run-order procedures. Check the current rulebook for your tier's specific rules.

WNL athletes sharing a championship moment
THE MOMENTS THAT STAY
The moments that stay

More Than a Qualification.

The athlete next to you cheering for the last obstacle. The effort you put in when nobody was watching. The reminder of just how far you've come.

That's what makes Regionals part of your story.

The details

Know Before You Compete.

A few things worth knowing before your Regional Championship.

Who can compete at Regionals?

Athletes who have earned a qualifying spot in the relevant tier, region, division, and gender through an eligible Standard Qualifier or another approved qualification pathway. At Standard Qualifiers, an athlete must complete an obstacle or earn a skill point and place in the top three to qualify.

What happens if a top-three athlete is already qualified?

That opportunity can roll down to the next highest-placed eligible athlete at the event in the same division and gender, subject to the qualification criteria in the current rulebook.

Can I compete in a region other than my home region?

Yes. Athletes may qualify and compete in multiple Regional Championships. Worlds qualifying allocations include protections for eligible athletes whose home region is hosting the Regional Championship.

Are there Tier 1 and Tier 2 Regionals?

Yes. Both tiers compete on Flow and Challenge courses, with obstacles scaled to each tier and division. Find upcoming opportunities on the Tier 1 and Tier 2 schedules.

Tier 1 schedule  ·  Tier 2 schedule

How do I know when and where to register?

Watch for your qualification email and visit the current-season Regionals page for locations, dates, registration windows and event-specific instructions. View current Regionals information

Is Head to Head Regionals the same competition?

No. Head to Head follows its own competition circuit and qualifying pathway. See the current Head to Head information and rulebook for those requirements.

How is Regional Championship run order determined?

Run order uses eligible season results and the procedures set for each tier. Check the current rulebook and your event communications for the precise calculation and tiebreakers.

What happens after I qualify?

WNL sends an official qualification email. Once dates, venues, and registration open, use the current-season Regionals page to find your event and secure your spot.

Does Regionals matter if I have already qualified for Worlds?

Yes. Regionals is a chance to compete at championship level, measure your progress, and build more season results. Depending on the tier and applicable rules, Regional results can affect season scoring or championship run order.

Your season continues

You Got Here.
Now See What's Next.

Find your next opportunity. Keep building your season.

Qualify for Regionals: Find a Standard Qualifier near you

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Level Up is opening its doors for a special qualifier!

The On-Site Qualifier is a global qualifying opportunity intended to provide equitable access to the World Championships for athletes and staff who may not otherwise have a practical pathway to qualification.

Who: Eligibility is limited to the following individuals who have not yet qualified for the current season’s Tier 1 or Tier 2 World Championship:

  1. Non-US-based athletes, regardless of country of residence

  2. Staff members of facilities that hosted a Regional Championship or All-Star Competition during the current season.

What: A single course that will follow the Challenge Course format scoring and rules, as well as applicable standards for Tier 1 and Tier 2.

Why: Successful full completion of the designated course will earn the athlete qualification to the current season’s corresponding Tier 1 or Tier 2 World Championship.

Where: Level Up
117-F, Liberty Dr, Thomasville, NC 27360

When: Wednesday June 17, 2026

8:30 AM: Young Adult, Adult, Elite, Masters

10:30 AM: Preteen and Teen

12:30 PM: Kids and Mature Kids

Additional days now being offered: Thursday and Friday at 1:00 PM.

Award Ceremonies will take place at the Coliseum on Friday 6/19 around 6:00 PM.

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