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We are excited to join everyone on site for the 10th anniversary of the World Ninja League Championships. The Championships weekend will kick off on Thursday evening with the opening ceremony at 4:00 p.m. Doors open at 2:30 and will close shortly after the conclusion of the ceremony. Head to the Events Schedule for more details on the Opening Ceremony, as well as detailed information about the activities schedule.
Athletes looking for the run order will be able to find it after June 16th via the athlete schedule page. The schedule page currently lists projected times for all competitive events. Each day, the venue doors will open at 7 AM and close shortly following the conclusion of the final event for the day.
Athletes looking for things to do in the area can find local discounts and deals on the location page. Head over to the Location tab to see hotels, free swim park passes, and more.
Please visit the info hub on site for any support questions or general inquiries. We are looking forward to seeing everyone soon! Safe travels!
Venue Address:
1921 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27403
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All athletes will compete in all three courses of the Discipline Circuit and take on Stage 1! Athletes will be assigned to specific waves with scheduled competition times. Worlds run order will be posted closer to competition day in June as athletes registrations finalize.
The venue has been meticulously designed to provide the best possible experience and viewing opportunities for the entire ninja community. Stages 1 and 3 will be visible from tiered stadium seating, while additional seating will surround Stages 2 and 3 for optimal comfort and viewing angles.
With this enhanced setup, course designers can make real-time adjustments to ensure each division competes on finely tuned courses. This flexibility allows for well-balanced challenges tailored to the skill level of every division as they progress through the stages.
Coming soon – check back in June to find the schedule for Stages 1, 2, and 3, as well as the Discipline Circuit events!
Below are time ranges based on the estimated number of athletes. Athletes can find detailed wave times on the run order when it is released.
June 21 – Discipline Circuit – 1:30 PM to 8:30 PM
June 22 – Stage 1 – 12:30 PM to 8 PM
June 23 – Stage 2 – 7:30 AM to 1 PM
June 23 – Stage 3 – 1:30 PM to 6:15 PM
June 21 – Discipline Circuit – 8 AM to 12:30 PM
June 22 – Stage 1 – 8 AM to 12:30 PM
June 22 – Stage 2 – 4 PM to 8 PM
June 23 – Stage 3 – 10 AM to 11:45 AM
June 21 – Stage 1 – 11 AM to 8:20 PM
June 22 – Stage 2 – 8 AM to 3 PM
June 22 – Stage 3 – 3:45 PM to 8:15 PM
June 23 – Discipline Circuit 8 AM to 4:45 PM
June 20 – Stage 1 – 8 AM to 3 PM
June 20 – Stage 2 – 3:15 PM to 8 PM
June 21 – Stage 3 – 10:20 AM to 1:25 PM
June 22 – Discipline Circuit- 8 AM to 2:10 PM
June 20 – Discipline Circuit – 8 AM to 5 PM
June 22 – Stage 1 – 12:45 PM to 9 PM
June 23 – Stage 2 – 7:30 AM to 1:30 PM
June 23 – Stage 3 – 2 PM to 6 PM
June 20 – Stage 1 – 3:30 PM to 8:30 PM
June 21 – Stage 2 – 9 AM to 2 PM
June 21 – Stage 3 – 4:45 PM to 7:45 PM
June 22 – Discipline Circuit – 2:15 PM to 7:45 PM
June 20 – Discipline Circuit 8 AM to 4 PM
June 21 – Stage 1 – 1:45 PM to 9 PM
June 22 – Stage 2 – 8 AM to 12:45 PM
June 22 – Stage 3 – 1:30 PM to 5:45 PM
June 22 – Stage 1 – 8 AM to 12:45 PM
June 22 – Stage 2 – 1:45 PM to 5 PM
June 22 – Stage 3 – 6:30 PM to 9 PM
June 23 – Discipline Circuit – 9:45 AM to 3:45 PM
June 20 – Discipline Circuit – 4 PM to 9 PM
June 21 – Stage 1 – 8 AM to 1:45 PM
June 21 – Stage 2 – 3:30 PM to 7 PM
June 22 – Stage 3 – 8:45 AM to 11:30 AM
June 20 – Stage 1 – 11 AM to 1 PM
June 20 – Stage 2 – 3:45 PM to 5:15 PM
June 20 – Stage 3 – 7:15 PM to 8:30 PM
June 21 – Discipline Circuit – 8 AM to 10 AM
June 21 – Discipline Circuit – 4 PM to 8:45 PM
June 23 – Stage 1 – 8 AM to 1 PM
June 23 – Stage 2 – 2:30 PM to 6 PM
June 23 – Stage 3 – 7 PM to 9:45 PM
June 20 – Stage 1 – 8 AM to 11 AM
June 20 – Stage 2 – 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
June 20 – Stage 3 – 5:30 PM to 6:45 PM
June 22 – Discipline Circuit – 9:30 AM to 11:35 AM
June 21 – Discipline Circuit – 9:50 AM to 4:15 PM
June 23 – Stage 1 – 8 AM to 1 PM
June 23 – Stage 2 – 2:45 PM to 5:45 PM
June 23 – Stage 3 – 6:45 PM to 9:35 PM
June 21 – Stage 1 – 8 AM to 10:15 AM
June 21 – Stage 2 – 3 PM to 5 PM
June 22 – Stage 3 – 10 AM to 11 AM
June 23 – Discipline Circuit 8 AM to 9:30 AM
June 20 – Stage 1 – 3:45 PM to 9:20 PM
June 21 – Stage 2 – 10:15 AM to 2:50 PM
June 21 – Stage 3 – 4:45 PM to 8:17 PM
June 22 – Discipline Circuit 2:30 PM to 8:15 PM
June 20 – Stage 1 – 1:15 PM to 3:15 PM
June 21 – Stage 2 – 8 AM to 9:45 AM
June 21- Stage 3 – 3 PM to 4:15 PM
June 22- Discipline Circuit – 11:30 AM to 1 PM
Megan Budway, aka The Music Ninja, is a 4-time American Ninja Warrior competitor & the WNL season VI Adult Female champion. She coaches and trains at Jumptwist Ninja Academy in South Florida. Recognizing the need for more opportunities and support for women in ninja, Megan founded the Women’s Ninja Association (WNA), the first-ever women’s-only ninja organization and competition. The WNA has created a space for female athletes to thrive, providing a platform for competition, mentorship, and growth. The WNA has been instrumental in increasing visibility for women in the sport, inspiring the next generation of female ninjas, and fostering a supportive community that continues to grow each year. Megan’s journey is one of perseverance, passion, and innovation, hoping to make a lasting positive impact on the ninja community.
All athletes will be competing on all three courses in the discipline circuit and on Stage 1! Athletes will be assigned to waves and scheduled competition times. You can locate an athlete’s wave by checking the official Worlds run order.
Stages 1, 2, and 3 to be set and on display from the moment the doors open! This venue layout provides a unique focus to each athlete’s competition run.
The venue layout has been organized to provide the optimal experience and viewing for all community members. Many factors were considered when deciding the location for each event. Stages 1 and 3 will be visible from tiered stadium seating, and additional seating will surround Stages 2 and 3 for optimal viewing and comfort.
In addition to optimal focused viewing, the enhanced schedule and venue design will allow course designers to adjust and scale the courses as all of our divisions progress through the stages. This should result in well-dialed courses for each division.
Below, you will find the schedule for each of our Stages and our Discipline Circuits.
All athletes will compete on Stage 1. Stage 1 courses will start Friday morning and be active till Monday morning. There will be two Stage 1 courses, Tall and Small. Athletes will be assigned to one of the two courses for their competition run based on their division.
Athletes can find estimates for when their division will be on their respective Stage 1 course on the athlete schedule page.
The top 60% of athletes who competed on Stage 1 will advance to Stage 2. Athletes can monitor leaderboards and keep an eye out for the Stage 2 run order to verify if they are one of the top athletes advancing to the next stage.
Athletes can find estimates for when their division will compete on Stage 2 on the athlete schedule page. It’s worth noting some divisions will have a few hours between Stage 1 and 2 while others may have a day or more between Stages. Be sure to check the schedule for your division closely.
The top 70% of athletes competing in Stage 2 will advance to Stage 3. Athletes can monitor leaderboards and look for the Stage 3 run order to verify if they are among the top athletes advancing to the Final Stage.
Each division’s tentative schedule times are listed on the athlete schedule page. It’s worth noting that most divisions will transition from Stage 2 to Stage 3 on the same day, but a few divisions will compete in Stage 3 the next day. Be sure to check the schedule for your division closely.
All athletes are automatically registered to compete in the Discipline Circuit! The Discipline Circuit rotation was designed to provide optimal recovery time for athletes. Recovery time may vary. However, all athletes should have sufficient rest between disciplines.
Athletes can find the tentative times their divisions will run the discipline circuits on the athletes schedule page. Athletes will receive their official wave time when the run order is released closer to the competition.
The awards ceremony for each division will take place approximately 30 minutes after the last wave of the division is finished competing in their final event. Once all video reviews are cleared, the division will be called to the awards ceremony for podiums.
Young Adult Female
Young Adult Male
Adult Female
Mature Kids Female
Elite Female
Teen Male
Preteen Female
Elite Male
Masters Females
Kids Female
Teen Female
Kids Male
Mature Kids Male
Preteen Male
Masters Male
Adult Male
Friday – Sunday | 8:30AM – 7:30PM
Monday | 8:30AM – 5:30PM
Friday – Sunday | 8:00AM – 8:00PM
Monday | 8:00AM – 5:30PM
Friday – Monday | 9:30AM – 6:30PM
*Open 8:30AM – 8:00PM Friday – Sunday & 8:30AM – 6:00PM Monday*
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4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
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Coming Soon.
*Language on this page is intended to simplify the competition rules and cannot be used in place of the official rulebook and multi-event form. Visit the rulebook page to get the latest information.
The 2025 WNL Championships are coming back to the Greensboro Complex, where the action will unfold in the East and West Wing B. With stadium seating, climate control, and a professional atmosphere, this venue is the perfect setting for ninja’s most thrilling competition!
This year, we’re bringing even more excitement for the whole family. Explore our activities page to discover all the fun experiences we have in store, or keep reading for helpful information on local restaurants, hotels, and venue policies.
Open Gym sessions at Level Up are available for all registered competitors of the WNL Championships and their families. Be sure to check the schedule for available sessions based on age groups and times that work best for you.
Take advantage of these sessions for easy WNL Championships check-in/registration—skip the venue lines and check in early! Please note, a current Level Up waiver is required for everyone attending, and it can be accessed on their website. For any questions regarding Open Gym sessions or the International/Staff Qualifier, please reach out to Level Up directly.
4:30 PM
5:45 PM
7:00 PM
8:15 PM
Thursday, 6/19: Open Gym Sessions
9:00 AM
10:15 AM
11:30 AM
12:45 PM
2:00 PM
5:45 PM
7:00 PM
8:15 PM
Friday, 6/20: Open Gym Sessions
9:00 AM
10:15 AM
11:30 AM
12:45 PM
Saturday, 6/21: Open Gym Sessions
9:00 AM
10:15 AM
11:30 AM
Address: 1921 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27403
Phone: (336) 373-7400
Competitors may bring reasonable quantities of outside food and/or beverages for their individual needs with them in their bags.
Spectators will not be allowed to bring outside food and/or beverages into the venue.
20% discount on tickets or passes up to a maximum value of $10 for Tier 1 Championships attendees.
Explore an aquarium, museum, and zoo – all in one place! From African penguins and red pandas to sharks, stingrays, a treetop adventure course, and a carousel, there’s something for everyone at the Greensboro Science Center.
Special Offer: Use code NINJA2025 online or at the admissions window for $3 off admission. Valid June 19–24, 2025.
15% off for all World Ninja League guests from June 19th – June 24th. Guests will only need to show the advertisement on the WNL website to redeem at the register.
20% off platinum passes with proof of participation.
This family friendly water park is located less than 10 minutes from the Complex. The park features over 40 water rides, slides and attractions! Families can learn more through the park’s website!
This museum features a massive outdoor playground! This location is perfect for little ninjas to burn off energy. Learn more about this exciting exciting experience by heading to their website.
Looking for something educational? This aquarium, museum and zoo is the perfect place for kids the learn and have fun! The center features outdoor ziplines, immersive shows and spectacular creatures. Head to the Science Center website to learn more.
This indoor playground has become widely popular because of its clean, safe and secure environment. The playground offers bounce houses, bumper cars, ziplines and more! Head to their site to learn more.
The Tier 1 Championships are the ultimate test of ninja athletes, where the best in the world come to compete and prove they have what it takes to rise above the rest. This year is extra special as we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the World Ninja League—a decade of pushing boundaries, building community, and celebrating the incredible talent within our sport!
Registered athletes will compete in the three new Discipline Circuit events and Stage 1 of the iconic 3-Stage competition. These thrilling events are designed to challenge every aspect of an athlete’s skillset—technique, efficiency, endurance, and mental fortitude under pressure.
To mark this milestone year, the Championships will feature over $20,000 in prizes and awards, alongside more than 600 medals and trophies given out during this unforgettable weekend. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of ninja history—check back for official rules or keep reading to learn more about this monumental event!
The Tier 1 Championship features two thrilling formats: the iconic 3-Stage Competition, where only the top athletes advance through progressively challenging stages, and the Discipline Circuit, which allows all competitors to demonstrate their skills across ninja’s core disciplines of speed, endurance, and technique. Keep reading to dive deeper into the competition and explore the details of each exciting event!
All athletes will compete on the Stage 1 flow course. However, only the competition’s best athletes will advance to Stages 2 and 3. Athletes hoping to advance can do so by ranking in the top percentage of athletes from their division.
In addtion to the main stages, athletes will head over to the discipline circuit, totaling 5 challenging courses to compete on and show off their skills!
Continue reading more to learn about each event and the different prizes and awards athletes can earn from the Championships.
An athlete favorite – this season, we’re bringing back the Discipline Circuit once again, offering athletes a renewed opportunity to showcase their abilities in each of the sport’s core disciplines. The Discipline Circuit will feature specialized courses designed to test the distinct skills and techniques that define ninja competitions.
At this year’s Championships, the three Disciplines will each feature a unique scoring format from one of our three course styles—Flow, Challenge, and Full. These updates, combined with enhanced course designs, give athletes a chance to highlight their strengths and put their training to the ultimate test in ninja’s most competitive environment. Read on to learn more about each event in the Discipline Circuit!
Advancement Rate to Stage 2
Stage 1 is the ultimate challenge, pushing athletes to showcase their speed, precision, control, and technique. With an intense time limit and no margin for error, this course demands peak performance. Athletes will face a balanced mix of lower-body footwork obstacles and upper-body dynamic campusing movements. Only the most skilled and technical ninjas will rise to the occasion and conquer this demanding stage.
OBSTACLES
AVERAGE CLEAR RATE
AVERAGE TIME LIMIT
Advancement Rate to Stage 3
Stage 2 is designed to challenge an athlete’s power, technique, grip strength, and control. With a tight time limit and minimal room for mistakes, this stage demands focus and precision. Competitors will face a combination of moving obstacle elements, static and dynamic campusing challenges, and occasional foot dexterity tests, making it a well-rounded and formidable course.
OBSTACLES
AVERAGE CLEAR RATE
AVERAGE TIME LIMIT
Stage 3 pushes athletes to their limits, demanding peak endurance and grip strength. This stage emphasizes the importance of strategic rest and muscle recovery between challenges. Competitors will encounter a dynamic mix of static campusing obstacles, moving obstacle elements, and climbing challenges, making it a true test of stamina and skill.
OBSTACLES
AVERAGE CLEAR RATE
AVERAGE TIME LIMIT
The Speed Discipline challenges ninjas to showcase their lightning-fast reflexes, impeccable technique, and agile movements. Designed to feel like a high-energy speed course, this event will have athletes running, swinging, and jumping their way through an electrifying test of skill and precision!
Practice Speed and Efficiency Circuits
Mastering the diverse techniques and mechanics of ninja obstacles takes unparalleled dedication. The Tech Discipline will challenge even the most skilled athletes, making them think twice before stepping up to tackle this intricate and demanding event!
Practice Highly Technical Obstacles
Practice All Hang Circuits
The World Champion Bracket tests both the physical and mental strength of the athletes. This bracket uses ninja’s flow course format where athletes scoring is only tracked up to the first obstacle they fail on one of our stages. In this bracket, when an athlete fails to complete a stage they will be eliminated from scoring eligibility in all later stages.
At the end of the competition, athletes will receive an over all ranking in the World Championship bracket based their furthest progress through the Stages before their first fail on any of the Stages. This bracket only applies to the three stages and does not consider course discipline performance.
The Strongest Ninja Bracket celebrates the most consistent athletes across all events at the competition. This bracket uses a cumulative scoring system to determine which athletes delivered the best overall performance. Competitors advance to later stages by remaining in the top percentage of athletes after all participants have completed the current stage.*
Each athlete earns individual placements for every event in the 3-Stage Competition and the Discipline Circuit. Missing a discipline event or being ineligible for a later stage results in a placement one rank below the last athlete in that event.
An athlete’s Strongest Ninja ranking is calculated by summing their placements from all events. The lower the total, the higher the rank. The athletes with the lowest sum of placements in each division will be crowned the WORLD’S STRONGEST NINJA!
*Advancement rates for each stage can be found above.
The Discipline Circuit challenges athletes to showcase their skills across ninja’s core disciplines: Speed, Endurance, and Tech! All athletes are automatically entered to compete on all three discipline courses and will earn an individual ranking for each discipline. Scoring systems will vary depending on the course format of each discipline.
Athletes will encounter all three recognized scoring formats at Worlds:
For more details on these formats, visit our Course Info page.
Once all athletes in a division complete the Discipline Circuit, their overall ranking will be determined by summing their placements from each individual discipline. Athletes will be sorted by the lowest total score, with the lowest sum earning the title of Discipline Circuit Overall Champion.
Medals for the Discipline Circuit Overall will be awarded to the top three athletes in each division.
Athletes will earn a ranking for each stage (course) based on their performance. If an athlete does not advance to the next stage, they will be assigned one rank below the last-place athlete on that stage.
The sum of their placements across all championship stages will determine their overall performance. The athlete with the lowest total placement score will be crowned the 3-Stage Overall Champion.
The top three athletes with the best performance on any individual stage or discipline will be awarded a championship medal, honoring their achievement as the best in their division for that specific stage or discipline.
Stats from Season IX include all courses and skills. Including challenge skills where athletes were allowed multiple attempts.
Disclaimer: This page consists of marketing material intended to present the rules in a reader friendly manner. However, the materials listed here are not intended to substitute the official rules and regulations for the competition. Additionally, changes or modifications may be made to this page as the event draws near. Please reference the official rulebook for all rule related inquires.
Qualifying is simple: complete the on-site course, and you’re in!*
Important Details:
We can’t wait to see the talent and determination from our global ninja community! Let the countdown to the Championships begin!
Ninjas are accustomed to spending all day in the gym, but this year we’re taking it up a notch! Greensboro Complex has 20,000 square feet of space where ninjas can take a break from the competition and simply enjoy being a ninja. That’s the equivalent of four average-sized ninja gyms! Stay tuned for more details as the event approaches.
Athletes will have the opportunity to chase their fellow ninjas in our new Ninja Tag Arena. Here’s how it will work:
The tag arena will have set times for various age groups. Closer to the event, the schedule will be released so you can see the times available for your athlete.
It’s no secret many top ninjas also love video games. This year we partnered with Wicked Reality Gaming to provide a dedicated area where ninjas can challenge their friends, or solo que the latest and most popular games!
It’s easy to get caught up in the exciting atmosphere of our WNL Championships. This year we’ve partnered with Triad Bounce and added a mini inflatable obstacle course to help everyone get in on the action. This 70ft obstacle run is perfect for everyone!
This year we’re bringing back multiple cornhole sets for athletes and their families! Cornhole is the perfect game for families, teams, and parents alike. It’s easy to learn, incredibly fun, and a great way to socialize with fellow competitors and fans.
The world’s top ninjas, including some of the most talented and recognized athletes, will be on the competition floor vying for the title of Elite World Champion. We’ve scheduled exclusive meet-and-greet opportunities with these incredible athletes so fans can meet their heroes after their course runs. Get autographs, take photos and ask for pro tips on improving skills becoming a top ninja!
Check back soon to see which ninjas will be available for meet and greets!
Featured Ninjas
Historically, the ninja championship has featured the biggest and most innovative products in the community. Attendees can expect to see exciting new obstacles, merch and more from the communities largest gathering of intellectual talent.
Vendor spaces are limited. Check the “Get Involved” tab at the top of the page to learn more and submit your vendor application today.
Disclaimer: Information is tentative and subject to change.
The World Ninja League Championships have always been a true community effort. Each year, we are proud to showcase the incredible dedication of our staff, vendors, sponsors, and volunteers who work tirelessly to create an unforgettable experience. On this page, you’ll find detailed information about how to get involved at any level.
For additional questions or inquiries, please reach out to us at info@worldninjaleague.org.
We’re calling on the best in the community to help deliver an exceptional experience for everyone at this year’s event! We’re seeking referees, riggers, course managers, and other vital support roles to join our team.
This year, we’re offering travel incentives and competitive hourly pay for many of the event positions.
If you’d like to learn more, please fill out the staff interest form.
The energy at our Championships creates the perfect environment for sales, with vendors often experiencing incredible demand. In fact, many have completely sold out within the first few hours of the event!
Vendor spaces start at $1000 for the weekend. The spaces are first-come first-serve. Spaces are extremely limited. Please complete the vendor interest form below and someone will contact you.
The WNL Championships wouldn’t be possible without the dedication of our staff and volunteers. This year, we’re offering exciting incentives for volunteers who commit to two or more shifts during the week:
Stay tuned for registration details to volunteer and be part of the action!
Views by Age Range
All numbers are current as of 1/08/2025.
All Coaches must purchase their Coaching Registration here! Purchasing a Coach Registration will give you access to the venue during competition hours and will allow us to match you the athletes you are coaching. Matching you to your athletes will ensure you have floor access* when they are on the course!
*Only certified coaches will have floor access.
*Registered Athletes do not need a coaching pass.
All athletes must purchase an Athlete Registration. This year, we will have custom memorabilia only available as add-on items with your registration! Athlete Registration will enroll* athletes to compete in five championship events! Athlete Registration will grant the athlete venue access during competition hours. Registered athletes do not need to purchase a Coaching Pass.
*Only qualified athletes can register.
The Greensboro Complex has tons of room for spectators! With our optimized schedule, everyone watching will have a comfortable viewing experience!
Purchase your registration asap to ensure you don’t miss your ninja’s WNL Championships performance!
Limited Quantity available. Spectator registration will grant access to the venue during competition hours! Spectator Tickets will cost ~$10 more at the door.
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