SEASON XI
tier 1 • tier 2 • head to head

World
Championships

Greensboro, NC
June 18-23, 2026

The countdown is on for when ninja athletes from around the world unite to race for Season XI titles.

This year, Tier 1, Tier 2, and Head to Head are all under one roof—creating our most exciting Worlds yet. And even better: each athlete still competes during a similar focused time window they’re used to from previous years.

206 Days
14 Hours
32 Minutes
June 18–23, 2026
Greensboro Coliseum
Greensboro, NC
Tier 1 •Tier 2 Head to Head
Kids-Elites all in once place.
4+ Courses
All athletes compete in: 3 full length Discipline Circuit courses AND Stage 1.

More courses. More chances. More Worlds moments.

Every Tier 1 and Tier 2 athlete starts with 4 Guaranteed full length Courses across the event. Athletes who advance through Stage 2, Stage 3, and qualify for Head to Head can unlock a total of 6+ Possible Courses all inside one championship event.

Trick Station with pro ninja athletes.
Meet & greets with your favorite ninjas.
Family-friendly activities all weekend long.
Ninja vendors, apparel, and gear on-site.
EVENT INFORMATION

Tier 1. Tier 2. Head to Head.
One Location.
The Biggest Ninja Event of the Year.

Experience the energy, packed stands, world-class courses, and athletes chasing their biggest goals of the season.

General Information and Location
Activities
Hotel
Hotel data (edit this table – hotel cards update automatically):
Hotel Rate Address Distance Website ImageURL
Fairfield Inn & Suites Greensboro Coliseum Area $149/night 3308 Isler Street, Greensboro, NC 27407 ~0.6 miles from the Coliseum https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1764104491808&key=GRP&app=resvlink&_branch_match_id=1524563832534596462&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXTywo0MtNLCrKzC8p0UvOz9UvSi3OyczLtgdK2ALZZSCOWmaKraG5mYmhgYmJpaGFgYVadmqlrXtQgFpdUWpaKlB3Xnp8UlF%2BeXFqkW1wYlpiUSYAurVM2GAAAAA%3D https://worldninjaleague.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/gsofw-queen-guestroom-3197-hor-pano.jpg.avif
DoubleTree by Hilton Greensboro $179/night 3030 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27403 ~1 mile from the Coliseum https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/?ctyhocn=GSPHPDT&arrivalDate=2026-06-17&departureDate=2026-06-23&groupCode=CDT916&room1NumAdults=1&cid=OM%2CWW%2CHILTONLINK%2CEN%2CDirectLink https://worldninjaleague.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/gsphp-ada-two-queen.jpg.avif
SpringHill Suites Greensboro $159/night 6006 Landmark Center Blvd, Greensboro, NC ~3.5 miles from the Coliseum https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1762523415685&key=GRP&app=resvlink&_branch_match_id=1443307425608230992&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXTywo0MtNLCrKzC8p0UvOz9UvSi3OyczLtgdK2ALZZSCOWmaKraG5mZGpkbGJoamZhaladmqlrXtQgFpdUWpaKlB3Xnp8UlF%2BeXFqka1zRlF%2BbioAwO1UR2AAAAA%3D https://worldninjaleague.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/gsosh-suite-0015-hor-clsc.jpg.avif
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Greensboro $144/night 1201 Lanada Road, Greensboro, NC 27407 ~3.8 miles from the Coliseum https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/laquinta/greensboro-north-carolina/la-quinta-greensboro/rooms-rates?brand_id=LQ&checkInDate=6/18/2026&checkOutDate=6/24/2026&useWRPoints=false&children=0&groupCode=WDNL&adults=1&rooms=1&loc=ChIJeXvHOD8ZU4gRyBK-eJTEuZM&sessionId=1762523575 https://worldninjaleague.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/laquinta.avif
Sheraton Greensboro at Four Seasons $139/night</br> Reservation link coming soon! 3121 West Gate City Boulevard, Greensboro, NC 27407 ~1 mile from the Coliseum https://worldninjaleague.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/gsosi-exterior-9465-hor-wide.jpg.avif
Drury Inn & Suites Greensboro $147 Thu/Sun — $194 Fri/Sat </br> Group code: 10167265 3220 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407 ~1.8 miles from the Coliseum https://www.druryhotels.com/bookandstay/newreservation/?groupno=10167265 https://worldninjaleague.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/0006_nqqx.jpg
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Opening Ceremony

Join us for the official Opening Ceremony of the World Ninja League Season XI Championships, where athletes, families, and fans come together to kick off an unforgettable event filled with competition and community.

This special ceremony honors the dedication, growth, and resilience shown throughout the season and brings all divisions together before the action begins.

During the ceremony, we’ll recognize key achievements and present select awards that celebrate the heart of our league and the spirit of our athletes, coaches, and supporters. Continuing tradition, the season’s awards will include Coach of the Year and the Makoto Nagano Sportsmanship Award.

About Worlds Weekend

Everything Under One Roof

Families and athletes can comfortably experience the event from first walkthrough to the final podium with everything under one roof in the expanded space at the Greensboro Coliseum. With additional rigging and more room to spread out, you can be confident you’ll have the best Worlds experience yet. Our world-class course designers have ensured that all courses will be unique to each Tier, so every run feels worthy of a world championship.

Event Staff

A Team Focused on Every Athlete

From check-in to the last buzzer, approachable staff and officials are stationed throughout the venue to keep every athlete confident, informed, and ready for their run.

Greensboro Coliseum Complex

  • Convenient on-site parking.
  • Close to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO).
  • Concessions available throughout the event.
Important Venue Information
  • All bags are checked prior to entering the competition area.
  • Athletes may bring in outside food and drink
Worlds Activity Zone

New & Improved Activity Zone for Season XI

The Worlds Activity Zone brings extra energy and entertainment to the event with interactive activities and fun challenges available to athletes and spectators — and this year, it’s the biggest and best version yet. With a dedicated space and a new lounge area with tables and seating, teams can spread out, unwind, and meet up between stages while staying close to the action.

Whether you’re competing or supporting, there’s something exciting for everyone.

Trick Station

Train With the Pros at the Trick Station

Learn from some of the best athletes in the sport. Pros will be on-site offering tips, demonstrations, and hands-on coaching to help ninjas refine their skills, unlock new techniques, and build confidence before hitting the course.

It’s an open, welcoming space where athletes can grow, experiment, and be inspired.

E-Sports Lounge in the Activity Zone

The E-Sports Lounge returns this year, but now inside the expanded Activity Zone, giving athletes and spectators a place to relax between courses, enjoy casual games, and spend time with friends. Computers, consoles, and a variety of games make it a perfect place to recharge.

No competitions — just a fun, low-pressure space to hang out, reset, and enjoy the downtime.

Pro Ninja Experience

Meet & Greets with Your Favorite Pro Ninjas

Some of the sport’s biggest names will be onsite throughout the event, giving athletes and fans the chance to take photos, get autographs, and share unforgettable moments with the ninjas who inspire them.

It’s one of the most loved traditions of the event — and a highlight families talk about all year.

Travel & Lodging

Featured Hotels with Special Rates
for World Ninja League families

Swipe or tap the arrows to see more hotels

Looking for more information on how to qualify, scoring, and format?

Worlds Rules and Scoring

“This event was put together very well and both of my kids (one athlete, one non-athlete) had a blast.” — Season X Worlds Parent

Registration

Registration Opens in the Spring!

Get ready for Season XI Worlds registration. Update your athlete profile and review qualification details now so you’re ready when registration opens. Spectator passes will also be available once registration is open.

Save the Dates

June 18–23, 2026 in Greensboro, NC.

Stay in the loop as we open athlete registration and spectator passes for Season XI Worlds.

SEASON XI • WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Your Worlds Schedule, All in One Place.

Find your division, lock in your competition days, and plan your biggest ninja weekend of the year with confidence.

Schedule data (edit this table – the filter updates automatically):
Division Tier Event Day Time
Kids FemaleTier 1Stage 1Friday
Kids FemaleTier 1Stage 2Sunday
Kids FemaleTier 1Stage 3Sunday
Kids FemaleTier 1Discipline CircuitSaturday
Kids FemaleHead to HeadHead to HeadMonday
Kids MaleTier 1Stage 1Friday
Kids MaleTier 1Stage 2Saturday
Kids MaleTier 1Stage 3Sunday
Kids MaleTier 1Discipline CircuitSaturday
Kids MaleHead to HeadHead to HeadMonday
Mature Kids FemaleTier 1Stage 1Saturday
Mature Kids FemaleTier 1Stage 2Monday
Mature Kids FemaleTier 1Stage 3Monday
Mature Kids FemaleTier 1Discipline CircuitSunday
Mature Kids FemaleHead to HeadHead to HeadTuesday
Mature Kids MaleTier 1Stage 1Saturday
Mature Kids MaleTier 1Stage 2Sunday
Mature Kids MaleTier 1Stage 3Monday
Mature Kids MaleTier 1Discipline CircuitSaturday
Mature Kids MaleTier 1Discipline CircuitSunday
Mature Kids MaleTier 1Discipline CircuitMonday
Mature Kids MaleHead to HeadHead to HeadTuesday
Preteen FemaleTier 1Stage 1Friday
Preteen FemaleTier 1Stage 2Saturday
Preteen FemaleTier 1Stage 3Saturday
Preteen FemaleTier 1Discipline CircuitMonday
Preteen FemaleTier 1Discipline CircuitSunday
Preteen FemaleHead to HeadHead to HeadMonday
Preteen MaleTier 1Stage 1Sunday
Preteen MaleTier 1Stage 2Monday
Preteen MaleTier 1Stage 3Tuesday
Preteen MaleTier 1Discipline CircuitMonday
Preteen MaleTier 1Discipline CircuitTuesday
Preteen MaleHead to HeadHead to HeadTuesday
Teen FemaleTier 1Stage 1Saturday
Teen FemaleTier 1Stage 2Monday
Teen FemaleTier 1Stage 3Monday
Teen FemaleTier 1Discipline CircuitSunday
Teen FemaleHead to HeadHead to HeadTuesday
Teen MaleTier 1Stage 1Friday
Teen MaleTier 1Stage 2Sunday
Teen MaleTier 1Stage 3Sunday
Teen MaleTier 1Discipline CircuitSaturday
Teen MaleHead to HeadHead to HeadMonday
Adult FemaleTier 1Stage 1Saturday
Adult FemaleTier 1Stage 2Saturday
Adult FemaleTier 1Stage 3Sunday
Adult FemaleTier 1Discipline CircuitSaturday
Adult FemaleHead to HeadHead to HeadMonday
Adult MaleTier 1Stage 1Sunday
Adult MaleTier 1Stage 2Monday
Adult MaleTier 1Stage 3Tuesday
Adult MaleTier 1Discipline CircuitMonday
Adult MaleHead to HeadHead to HeadTuesday
Elite FemaleTier 1Stage 1Friday
Elite FemaleTier 1Stage 2Saturday
Elite FemaleTier 1Stage 3Saturday
Elite FemaleTier 1Discipline CircuitSaturday
Elite FemaleHead to HeadHead to HeadMonday
Elite MaleTier 1Stage 1Saturday
Elite MaleTier 1Stage 2Sunday
Elite MaleTier 1Stage 3Monday
Elite MaleTier 1Discipline CircuitSunday
Elite MaleHead to HeadHead to HeadMonday
Young Adult FemaleTier 1Stage 1Friday
Young Adult FemaleTier 1Stage 2Saturday
Young Adult FemaleTier 1Stage 3Saturday
Young Adult FemaleTier 1Discipline CircuitSaturday
Young Adult FemaleHead to HeadHead to HeadMonday
Young Adult MaleTier 1Stage 1Sunday
Young Adult MaleTier 1Stage 2Monday
Young Adult MaleTier 1Stage 3Tuesday
Young Adult MaleTier 1Discipline CircuitMonday
Young Adult MaleHead to HeadHead to HeadTuesday
Masters FemaleTier 1Stage 1Friday
Masters FemaleTier 1Stage 2Saturday
Masters FemaleTier 1Stage 3Saturday
Masters FemaleTier 1Discipline CircuitFriday
Masters FemaleHead to HeadHead to HeadTuesday
Masters MaleTier 1Stage 1Sunday
Masters MaleTier 1Stage 2Tuesday
Masters MaleTier 1Stage 3Tuesday
Masters MaleTier 1Discipline CircuitTuesday
Masters MaleHead to HeadHead to HeadMonday
Kids FemaleTier 2Stage 1Thursday
Kids FemaleTier 2Stage 2Thursday
Kids FemaleTier 2Stage 3Thursday
Kids FemaleTier 2Discipline CircuitFriday
Kids MaleTier 2Stage 1Thursday
Kids MaleTier 2Stage 2Friday
Kids MaleTier 2Stage 3Friday
Kids MaleTier 2Discipline CircuitThursday
Mature Kids FemaleTier 2Stage 1Thursday
Mature Kids FemaleTier 2Stage 2Friday
Mature Kids FemaleTier 2Stage 3Friday
Mature Kids FemaleTier 2Discipline CircuitThursday
Mature Kids MaleTier 2Stage 1Thursday
Mature Kids MaleTier 2Stage 2Thursday
Mature Kids MaleTier 2Stage 3Friday
Mature Kids MaleTier 2Discipline CircuitFriday
Preteen FemaleTier 2Stage 1Thursday
Preteen FemaleTier 2Stage 2Friday
Preteen FemaleTier 2Stage 3Friday
Preteen FemaleTier 2Discipline CircuitThursday
Preteen MaleTier 2Stage 1Thursday
Preteen MaleTier 2Stage 2Friday
Preteen MaleTier 2Stage 3Friday
Preteen MaleTier 2Discipline CircuitThursday
Teen FemaleTier 2Stage 1Thursday
Teen FemaleTier 2Stage 2Thursday
Teen FemaleTier 2Stage 3Thursday
Teen FemaleTier 2Discipline CircuitFriday
Teen MaleTier 2Stage 1Thursday
Teen MaleTier 2Stage 2Thursday
Teen MaleTier 2Stage 3Thursday
Teen MaleTier 2Discipline CircuitFriday
Adult FemaleTier 2Stage 1Thursday
Adult FemaleTier 2Stage 2Thursday
Adult FemaleTier 2Stage 3Thursday
Adult FemaleTier 2Discipline CircuitFriday
Adult MaleTier 2Stage 1Thursday
Adult MaleTier 2Stage 2Thursday
Adult MaleTier 2Stage 3Thursday
Adult MaleTier 2Discipline CircuitFriday
Young Adult FemaleTier 2Stage 1Thursday
Young Adult FemaleTier 2Stage 2Thursday
Young Adult FemaleTier 2Stage 3Thursday
Young Adult FemaleTier 2Discipline CircuitFriday
Young Adult MaleTier 2Stage 1Thursday
Young Adult MaleTier 2Stage 2Thursday
Young Adult MaleTier 2Stage 3Thursday
Young Adult MaleTier 2Discipline CircuitFriday
Masters FemaleTier 2Stage 1Thursday
Masters FemaleTier 2Stage 2Thursday
Masters FemaleTier 2Stage 3Thursday
Masters FemaleTier 2Discipline CircuitFriday
Masters MaleTier 2Stage 1Thursday
Masters MaleTier 2Stage 2Thursday
Masters MaleTier 2Stage 3Thursday
Masters MaleTier 2Discipline CircuitFriday
To update the schedule: edit this table (Division, Tier, Event, Day, Time). Do not change the column order.
Schedule

Use the filters below to view your personalized competition schedule. Times will be added leading up to the event as schedules are finalized.

Overview

Choose your division and tier, then show your personalized schedule.

Use the tabs below to switch between a day-by-day overview and a division/tier summary. Great for gym-wide planning and coach scheduling.

“Great course design, safe courses, everything was efficient and ran on time, and a higher percentage of athletes moved on to later stages” — Season X Worlds South Central Region Athlete

Questions, Answered

Worlds Weekend FAQs

The quick-hit details ninja families ask us about the most. From arrival times and run livestreams to parking, spectators, and more.

FAQ data (edit this table – the list above updates automatically):
Question Answer (HTML allowed) Default Open?
What time should we arrive? We recommend arriving 30–45 minutes before your athlete’s scheduled start time. All coaches have different preferences, so please check with your coach as well. yes
Do we need to stay the whole weekend if my athlete only competes on three days? No. Your athlete only needs to be present for their scheduled competition day and time. All other activities (expo, trick stations, meet & greets, etc.) are optional, but many families stay longer to enjoy the full Worlds experience.
Are spectators allowed? Do they need tickets? Yes, spectators are welcome! Spectator tickets will be available at the time of registration and leading up to the event. We strongly recommend purchasing spectator tickets in advance, spectator ticket prices increase at the door.
Will there be livestreaming or video coverage? Yes! Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage 3, and Head to Head will be livestreamed on the World Ninja League YouTube channel. Coverage details will also be shared on the World Ninja League website and social channels before the event.
Will there be a demo? Yes, there will be a demo video released on YouTube that features the first division for each event, and a brief demo before the first athlete of the first wave for each division so athletes can see the course.
Is outside food or drink allowed? Athletes (with an athlete wristband) are permitted to bring in outside food and drink. Concessions will be available on site throughout the weekend.
Will there be Worlds merchandise available? Yes! Limited-edition Worlds merchandise will be available on-site while supplies last. We recommend shopping early in the weekend if your athlete has a specific design or size in mind.
What happens if my athlete qualifies for another stage? At the conclusion of each event for any given division, all athletes in that division receive a follow-up email with official results and run order for the subsequent event.
Where should we park and how early does parking fill? Ample parking is available on site. Parking details, including lots, entrances, and any fees, will be provided in the event information and email reminders.
Where can I find all of the rules and format details? You can find all of the rules and details here: https://worldninjaleague.org/championships/

Sponsors

DGS Ninja Obstacles
Ninjaworks

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Address

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.

Register Here

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

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