Stockholm, Sweden | 18–21 June 2026
Attention, HYROX community! The biggest event of the entire season is here. PUMA HYROX World Championships Stockholm 2026 will take place on 18 and 21 June at the spectacular Strawberry Arena in Solna — one of Scandinavia’s most iconic indoor stadiums. The world’s top HYROX athletes will gather in Sweden’s capital to compete for the ultimate titles.
Stockholm offers the perfect combination of elite competition, Nordic atmosphere and world‑class facilities. Whether you're competing, supporting or simply experiencing the event, the World Championships promise an unforgettable weekend of fitness, performance and community.
Key Event Details
Venue:
Strawberry Arena (Friends Arena)
Råsta Strandväg 1, 169 79 Solna, Sweden
Dates:
18–21 June 2026
How to get there:
Airport: Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) is the main international hub. The Arlanda Express reaches Stockholm Central in 18 minutes. From there, take commuter train lines to Solna Station, a short walk from the arena.
By Train: Pendeltåg (commuter trains) stop at Solna Station, just minutes from Strawberry Arena.
By Metro: Metro Blue Line to Näckrosen or Solna Centrum, both within walking distance.
By Car: Easy access via E4/E20. The arena offers large parking areas.
Official Competition Schedule
To make sure you don't miss a single second of the action at the Strawberry Arena, here is the official schedule for the four-day event. In addition, the HYROX Fan Village will be open non-stop with activities, brand activations, food, and drinks for all attendees.
Thursday, June 18th: The Night of the Elite
- 10:00 am – 5:00 pm: Early Registration
- 5:00 pm: Walk-In Of Nations & Opening Ceremony
- 7:00 pm: Elite 15 Women (Individual)
- 8:30 pm: Elite 15 Men (Individual)
Friday, June 19th: Pro Categories and Elite Doubles
- 7:30 am – 11:35 am: HYROX Pro Women
- 11:55 am – 4:05 pm: HYROX Pro Men
- 4:20 pm – 4:50 pm: HYROX Men (Age Groups 60+)
- 5:05 pm – 5:15 pm: HYROX Women (Age Groups 60+)
- 8:15 pm: Elite 15 Pro Doubles Women
- 9:30 pm: Elite 15 Pro Doubles Men
Saturday, June 20th: Pro Doubles Day
- 7:30 am – 11:55 am: HYROX Pro Doubles Men
- 12:25 pm – 5:00 pm: HYROX Pro Doubles Women
- 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm: HYROX Doubles Men (Age Groups 60+)
- 6:30 pm – 6:40 pm: HYROX Doubles Women (Age Groups 60+)
Sunday, June 21st: Mixed, Relays, and Inclusivity
- 7:30 am – 1:00 pm: HYROX Doubles Mixed
- 2:40 pm: Adaptive Invitational Women
- 4:30 pm: Adaptive Invitational Men
- 7:45 pm: Mixed Relay Invitational
How to prepare a Hyrox
If you're thinking about competing or want to understand how this format works, here you'll find the essentials to know what HYROX is and why it is a system that can be trained for, measured, and improved with specific preparation.
Velites is an international HYROX partner, and we have developed specific resources for you to help you prepare for this competition: a complete video course covering running technique and station-specific tips, preparation for doubles competition, free access to our app with exclusive training plans, gifts, discounts, and much more. Join us and enjoy.
The HYROX Format
The World Championships follow the classic HYROX structure: 8 km total running divided into 1 km intervals, alternated with 8 functional stations. Strawberry Arena offers one of the largest and most impressive indoor layouts ever used for HYROX — ideal for elite‑level racing.
The 8 HYROX Stations
1000 m HYROX SkiErg technique
Find your rhythm early. Indoor conditions help maintain a steady pace.
50 m HYROX Sled Push technique
Power and control. The smooth flooring helps keep the sled moving.
50 m HYROX Sled Pull technique
Engage your posterior chain and stay consistent.
80 m HYROX Burpee Broad Jumps technique
Stay focused and breathe — mental toughness is key.
1000 m HYROX Rowing technique
Long, efficient strokes will save your legs.
200 m HYROX Farmers Carry technique
Grip strength is everything. Keep moving.
100 m HYROX Sandbag Lunges technique
Stay tall and steady — the final push before the end.
100 HYROX Wall Balls technique
Break them into manageable sets and stay calm.
PUMA HYROX World Championships Stockholm 2026 Categories
The World Championships bring together the best athletes on the planet, competing across different divisions based on level, format, and age group:
- Elite 15 Singles: The pinnacle of individual competition. It features the top 15 men and top 15 women in the world, qualified through Majors and Regional Championships.
- Elite 15 Pro Doubles: The highest level of pairs competition, featuring the top 15 male and top 15 female duos. Starting in 2026, it holds its own independent world championship within the event.
- Age Group Pro Singles: Individual competition by age brackets using Pro weights. This division sees the highest volume of qualified Age Group athletes.
- Age Group Pro Doubles: Male or female pairs competing by age groups with Pro weights. Teams must compete with the exact same partner used to qualify.
- Age Group Mixed Doubles: Co-ed pairs (one man, one woman) split by age groups. One of the most popular and highly competitive divisions in HYROX.
- 60+ Categories: Dedicated divisions for master athletes aged 60 and over, competing in both individual and doubles formats as an exception to the strict Pro-only qualification rule.
- Adaptive Invitational: A division reserved for adaptive athletes, bringing together the fastest times worldwide from the current season.
- Mixed Relay Invitational: A high-octane national team competition consisting of four athletes (two men and two women) qualified via world ranking.
Want to get your bib for free? Enter here and participate
Prepare for Stockholm with Velites
Master the Early‑Summer Conditions
June in Stockholm brings mild temperatures (15–22°C). Ideal for warm‑ups and recovery walks.
Take care of your gear
A solid grip is essential for Farmers Carry and Sled Pull. High‑quality wrist wraps will help keep your wrists stable and your grip secure.
Gear up like a Pro
Optimize your performance with the official Velites x HYROX collection.
Discover the full collection here:
Quad Ultra grips for unbeatable hold
Fire 2.0 jump ropes
Minimal and Hybrid shoes
Qualified Athletes: The Elite Roster
After a grueling regular season across the world's main Majors and Regionals, only the absolute top athletes in the sport have secured their ticket to the elite divisions in Stockholm. Here are the athletes who will face off on the track:
Elite Women – Individual
- Joanna Wietrzyk (Hamburg Major – 1st place)
- Vivian Tafuto (Hamburg Major – 2nd place)
- Lauren Weeks (Hamburg Major – 3rd place)
- Lucy Procter (Melbourne Major – 3rd place)
- Jess Pettrow (Melbourne Major – 4th place)
- Sinéad Bent (Melbourne Major – 5th place)
- Linda Meier (Phoenix Major – 4th place)
- Gabrielle Nikora-Baker (Phoenix Major – 5th place)
- Lena Putters (Phoenix Major – 6th place)
- Morgan Schulz (Americas Regional – Washington DC – 3rd place)
- Seka Arning (EMEA Regional – London – 2nd place)
- Calypso Sheridan (APAC Regional – Brisbane – 1st place)
- Alyssa McElheny (Warsaw Major – 3rd place)
- Emilie Dahmen (Warsaw Major – 8th place)
- Stefanie Oswald (Warsaw Major – 9th place)
Elite Men – Individual
- Alexander Roncevic (Hamburg Major – 1st place)
- Dylan Scott (Hamburg Major – 2nd place)
- Hidde Weersma (Hamburg Major – 3rd place)
- Tim Wenisch (Melbourne Major – 1st place)
- Hunter McIntyre (Melbourne Major – 2nd place)
- Charlie Botterill (Melbourne Major – 3rd place)
- James Kelly (Phoenix Major – 2nd place)
- Rich Ryan (Phoenix Major – 3rd place)
- Sean Noble (Phoenix Major – 4th place)
- Cole Learn (Americas Regional – Washington DC – 1st place)
- Tomas Tvrdik (EMEA Regional – London – 3rd place)
- Dexter Buchanan (APAC Regional – Brisbane – 2nd place)
- Sebastian Ifversen (Warsaw Major – 3rd place)
- Louis Osselaer (Warsaw Major – 6th place)
- Luke Greer (Warsaw Major – 7th place)
Elite Women – Doubles
- Joanna Wietrzyk / Jess Pettrow (Hamburg Major – 2nd place)
- Zara Piergianni / Gabriella Moriarty (Hamburg Major – 3rd place)
- Margot Vandenlindenloof / Charlotte Vandenlindenloof (Hamburg Major – 4th place – roll down)
- Sinéad Bent / Lucy Procter (Melbourne Major – 2nd place)
- Danél Louw / Vicky MacIntosh (Melbourne Major – 3rd place)
- Seka Arning / Manuela García Caparrós (Melbourne Major – 5th place – roll down)
- Lauren Weeks / Vivian Tafuto (Phoenix Major – 1st place)
- Melanie Maurer / Jennifer Nikolaus (Phoenix Major – 5th place)
- Katherine Fahsbender / Morgan Schulz (Phoenix Major – 6th place)
- Alandra Greenlee / Kris Rugloski (Americas Regional – Washington DC – 3rd place)
- Ida Mathilde Steensgaard / Elli Stenfors (EMEA Regional – London – 2nd place)
- Meg Martin / Calypso Sheridan (APAC Regional – Brisbane – 1st place)
- Charlie Searle / Lauren Stockley (Warsaw Major – 2nd place)
- Jade Skillen / Kat Parnell (Warsaw Major – 3rd place)
- Jana Lebenstedt / Viola Oberländer (Warsaw Major – 5th place)
Elite Men – Doubles
- Alexander Roncevic / Tim Wenisch (Hamburg Major – 1st place)
- James Kelly / Jake Dearden (Hamburg Major – 3rd place)
- Hidde Weersma / Thierry Willigenberg (Hamburg Major – 4th place – roll down)
- Charlie Botterill / Ollie Russell (Melbourne Major – 2nd place)
- Pieter Maes / Tom Franssens (Melbourne Major – 4th place)
- Jeremy McConnell / Fabian Eisenlauer (Melbourne Major – 6th place)
- Jake Williamson / Hunter McIntyre (Phoenix Major – 1st place)
- Rich Ryan / Pelayo Menendez Fernandez (Phoenix Major – 2nd place)
- Gustav Cordua / Sebastian Ifversen (Phoenix Major – 3rd place)
- Dylan Scott / Stephen Pelkofer (Americas Regional – Washington DC – 1st place)
- Luke Greer / Harry Thompson (EMEA Regional – London – 3rd place)
- James Newbury / Dene Flude (APAC Regional – Brisbane – 2nd place)
- Maarten Enthoven / Louis Osselaer (Warsaw Major – 4th place)
- Martin Lecorgne / Xavier Dufour (Warsaw Major – 5th place)
- Marko Nicic / Alexis Bernier (Warsaw Major – 7th place)
Stockholm: Much more than Fitness
Stockholm blends Nordic beauty, modern architecture and vibrant city life. Make the most of your trip after the competition:
Gamla Stan
The historic old town with colorful streets and cafés.
Haga Park
A beautiful green area perfect for recovery walks.
Solna & Mall of Scandinavia
Right next to the arena — ideal for food, shopping and relaxing after race day.
HYROX World Championships History
The Stockholm event adds a golden new chapter to the history of this competition. Since the brand's inception, the World Championships have conquered different fitness capitals across the globe:
- 2019: Oberhausen, Germany 🇩🇪
- 2021: Leipzig, Germany 🇩🇪
- 2022: Las Vegas, USA 🇺🇸
- 2023: Manchester, UK 🇬🇧
- 2024: Nice, France 🇫🇷
- 2025: Chicago, USA 🇺🇸
- 2026: Stockholm, Sweden 🇸🇪
FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions
Where are the HYROX World Championships 2026 held?
At Strawberry Arena, Råsta Strandväg 1, Solna.
Are there lockers available?
Yes, HYROX events typically offer bag drop and locker services for athletes.
What is the best way to travel from the airport?
Arlanda Express to Stockholm Central, then Pendeltåg to Solna Station.
Conclusion: The Ultimate HYROX Arena
PUMA HYROX World Championships Stockholm 2026 brings together the world’s best athletes in a spectacular venue with the unmatched energy of Sweden’s capital. Train hard, pack your Velites gear and get ready to compete at the highest level.
See you at the World Championships!
Velites is an international HYROX partner, and we have developed specific resources for you to help you prepare for this competition: a complete video course covering running technique and station-specific tips, preparation for doubles competition, free access to our app with exclusive training plans, gifts, discounts, and much more. Join us and enjoy.
