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Get ready for some INSANE Ninja action!
For the third time in World Ninja League history, the Premier Series is returning to the Ninja scene to crown new Champions!
The Premier Series consists of two courses: The Placement Course, following our Flow Course format, which determines the run order for the Challenge Course. The 4 best athletes on the Challenge Course will qualify for the Premier Series Finals, which will use the same competition format to determine who will become a Premier Series Champion.
This season, the Premier Series will be bigger and better than ever, with a record high number of qualifiers and host countries! The series continues to separate itself as the premier league for elite athletes from around the globe to showcase their abilities.
These prestigious competitions feature only the Best of the Best from the ninja community. The limited number of participants allows the opportunity for a more concentrated focus on the Elite athletes competing.
Continue reading to learn more about the exciting opportunities top athletes have to compete, or follow the link below to learn more about this prestigious tier of competition.
Individuals who place in the top 25% of athletes based on their performance in their home region’s standings or at the 2025 Tier 1 Championships, amongst other athletes in their home region, will receive an invite to the Premier Series. In either of these cases, if a region contains a division that holds less than 16 athletes, the top 50% of athletes will be invited. This exciting new change was designed to make all of the Premier Series Qualifiers as competitive as possible. These athletes will be eligible to compete at any Premier Series Qualifiers, regardless of region. Read on to find out when and where the qualifiers will be held!
South Geelong, VIC, AUS
Who’s on top from Down Under? Find out as the Premier Series heads to Australia for a qualifier at Geelong Ninjas! Nicknamed “The Ninja Nuthouse,” Geelong Ninjas recently hosted the Ninja Challenge League’s Championships, meaning they’re no stranger to extreme courses and high-level athletes. With organized lanes and creative minds behind the course design, you can expect to see every bit of action at this qualifier!
Competing at RISE is a special experience. Whether it’s a qualifier, Regional, or championship-level event, you can tell how much care has been put into the courses. The extra safety of a large foam pit allows the course designers to add big moves in a controlled environment, and their speed courses are a sight to behold. Join us in Texas at RISE for an epic Ninja showdown!
Yorktown Heights, NY
Owned by longtime Ninjas Noel Reyes and Andrew Font, Empire Ninja has been a hotspot for competitions in recent seasons. Their technical and power-centric courses have proven to push the best of the best across all divisions! Empire has been the home of many Premier Series powerhouses, such as Daniella Blanchard, who’s been set up for success as a coach on the west coast thanks to her time at Empire. Will the next rising star be found at this event?
Lee’s Summit, MO
Motus has consistently delivered high-quality Premier Series events, specifically with their Challenge Courses! Modern-era obstacles meet old-school Ninja as TJ Rehak and Donovan Metoyer put their brains together in classic Motus fashion. Recently, Motus was revamped to be even cooler than before. We can’t wait to see how the new setup will reflect on the Premier Series!
Monroe County, NY
ROC City Ninja has been one of the most active Ninja gyms in the Midwest. Constantly hosting competitions of various formats, the ROC City team has had plenty of time to perfect their courses. We can’t wait to see what insane obstacles they put up on their Placement and Challenge Courses!
Kingston, MA
The dynamic duo of Matt D’Amico and Lucas Reale opened Ascend and quickly made their presence known. Hosting some of the craziest competitions of the season, this competition is sure to go all out, with obstacles that won’t pull any punches. D’Amico’s saying is “Every course is a Speed Course,” and while both courses at this event will be awesome, the Placement Course is sure to deliver the high-adrenaline action all Ninja fans love to see!
Boca Raton, FL
Jumptwist has consistently had a large presence in the Southeast for years now. Their talent both on and off the course has been only getting bigger and better – which is exactly how their courses will be. With awesome lanes of obstacles that involve explosive moves, Jumptwist is sure to bring the heat to the Premier Series!
Longmount, CO
Over in Colorado, Ark Ninja has had an incredible first year with the World Ninja League! Led by Nate Hansen and Austin Gray, Ark brings in some of the coolest concepts of obstacles to push their world-class athletes. Their qualifier last year for the Premier Series was a sight to behold, and it only is going to be better this time around!
Villeurbanne, FRA
France has been a large part of the WNL family for a while now, so it’s only fitting that we have our first Premier Series qualifier there! We’re honored to have Warrior Adventure Lyon host the first French Premier Series competition, where you can expect athletes from all over Europe to come together for this event! Warrior Adventure is no stranger to larger competitions, hosting the French Regionals for 2 years straight. France’s Ninjas have only gotten better and better, so we’re excited to see their biggest spotlight yet in the Premier Series!
Edmonton, AB, CAN
For the first time in Premier Series history, Canada will receive its own qualifier at FitSet Ninja! Located in Edmonton, this gym has hosted some of Canada’s biggest competitions, all of which have led into the Canadian Ninja League Championships! Canada has more than proven their competitors are among the best in the world, and we’re honored to be able to provide a competition closer to home for the Canadian athletes!
Ankeny, IA
Ninja U is a dynasty of a franchise in the Ninja world, churning out some of the best athletes in the North Central region. This season, the WNL was honored to have Ninja U Ankeny as a host region for Season X, and we’re even more excited to see they’ve taken on the responsibility of a Premier Series qualifier! Big moves and maximum efficiency are key at this gym’s competitions, so be ready to not waste a single backswing at this qualifier!
A pillar of the United Kingdom Ninja community, True Function is back for its 3rd year with the Premier Series. The gym, led by Dion Trigg and Emily Mortin, has quickly become a staple for the sport in Europe. You can expect a large pool of athletes from various countries at this qualifier, making this one of the most competitive events of the season!
Bellingham, WA
Life Force is a gym many athletes have grown to become familiar with. Last season, this was the location of the Premier Series Finals! The powerful team of Becca Margulies and Jadyn Welch have delivered some of the best competitions in the sport. In fact, they’ve even won Best Course Design for their Regionals two years in a row! We can’t wait to return to one of the biggest Ninja gyms in the world for a third straight season.
Dexterity has been known in the Ninja community for a long time due to its insane courses. The minds of Tim Dexter and Matt Bradley come to life at all of Dexterity’s competitions, adding new spins on classic obstacles. This qualifier is set to be one of the most creative, and with the large pool of athletes in Dexterity’s home region, this competition is set to be a true indicator of which athletes can adapt the best.
Lee’s Summit, MO
The top 4 in all divisions from all qualifiers will come together for the Premier Series Finals at Motus! All that will stand between our athletes and the title of Premier Series Champion are two courses devised by the Motus Team. The last 2 Premier Series Finals have consisted of jaw-dropping, nail-biting moments, and we’re sure Motus’ Finals will deliver that as well.
Be sure to register for any and all Premier Series Qualifiers you wish to attend! As a reminder, athletes can compete at any qualifying event throughout the season. Best of luck, athletes!
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