2026 OFFICIAL EVENT BROCHURE

Royal Court Hotel & Spa • Coventry, England
27–29 November 2026 Facility

WPU WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

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About the Championship 

Awards 

BPF/WPU Rules 

Coventry Highlights 

Entry Forms 

Events and Categories 

Hotel Highlights 

International Lifters 

Meet Directors 

Platform Equipment 

Royal Court Hotel & Spa 

Sponsors 

The Venue 

Tickets

Weigh-In, Kit Checks and ID Checks 

 About the Championship 

Join lifters from around the world for a high-energy championship weekend featuring full power, single lifts, overhead press and strict curl. With tested and non-tested classes, multiple lifting divisions and world-class competition equipment, this event is built for serious lifters, coaches, supporters and spectators. 

 Events and Categories 

  • Full Power 

  • Single Lifts 

  • Overhead Press 

  • Strict Curl 

  • Classic divisions: bare, raw, classic raw, equipped and unlimited 

  • Tested and non-tested classes available 

 Weigh-In, Kit Checks and ID Checks 

All lifters must complete weigh-in, kit checks and ID checks the day before lifting. Saturday lifters will weigh in on Friday from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. 5pm- 6pm.  Sunday lifters will weigh in on Saturday from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. 

Saturday Lifters 

Weigh in Friday, 12:00 pm–2:00 pm 5pm – 6pm 

Sunday Lifters 

Weigh in Saturday, 12:00 pm–2:00 pm 5pm- 6pm 

Checks Required 

Weigh-in, kit checks and ID checks must be completed before lifting. 

 Rules 

Competition will be run under the BPF/WPU rule book. Rules and drug-testing information can be found on the BPF/WPU Rules page.   

 Meet Directors 

  • Marcus Griffiths 

  • Lady Petra Griffiths 

Entry, Tickets and Contact 

Entry forms and spectator tickets are now live. Event information is available through the BPF/WPU Events page. Questions should be sent to BPF.SECRETARY@GMAIL.COM. 

ENTER • COMPETE • SUPPORT • CELEBRATE 
For event questions, email BPF.SECRETARY@GMAIL.COM 

 

Sponsors 

  • ZKC Strength 

  • British Powerlifting Federation and Academy Ltd 

  • World Powerlifting Union 

  • Strong & Pretty 

  • Vision Precision Engineering 

    Thank you to our sponsors 
    These partners help make the championship possible and support the growth of powerlifting across tested and non-tested competition. 

Awards 

Day / Bodyweight Group/ Awards 

Saturday 

Up to and including 100 kg bodyweight athletes 

Men: 1st, 2nd and 3rd placing 
Women: 1st, 2nd and 3rd placing 


Best Overall Female Full Power and Best Overall Male Full Power will be presented on Sunday 

Sunday 

110 kg and over bodyweight athletes. 

All ply lifters regardless of body weight (Single ply, multiply and unlimited) 

Men: 1st, 2nd and 3rd placing 
Women: 1st, 2nd and 3rd placing 
Best Overall Female and Best Overall Male world champion’s 2026.

Platform Equipment 

  • Texas Squat Bar – 30 kg 

  • Texas Deadlift Bar – 25 kg 

  • Strength Shop Strict Curl Bar – 12.5 kg 

  • Kabuki Squat Bar – 25 kg 

  • Kabuki Bench Bar – 20 kg 

  • Deadlift Bar – 20 kg 

  • Calibrated ZKC collars – 2.5 kg each 

  • ZKC and Strength Shop calibrated plates 

 

International Lifters 

International lifters are required to complete the WPU membership form. Membership information is available from the

British Powerlifting Federation     or the World Powerlifting Union website. 

International lifters: please complete the WPU membership requirements before competing and bring appropriate ID for checks. 

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 The Venue 

 

Cash payments are not accepted  this is a Cashless payments hotel

Royal Court Hotel & Spa 
Tweed Avenue, Coventry, CV7 8JG, England 
Phone: 024 7633 4171 

The Royal Court Hotel & Spa offers on-site parking, free Wi-Fi, leisure facilities and conference spaces suitable for large events. The venue is approximately 15–17 minutes from Birmingham Airport, depending on traffic. 

 

Travel from Gatwick Airport to the Venue 

For international visitors arriving at Gatwick Airport, the venue is the Royal Court Hotel & Spa, Tweed Avenue, Coventry, CV7 8JG. The simplest public transport route is usually to travel by train from Gatwick Airport into London, continue from London Euston to Coventry, then take a local taxi from Coventry station to the hotel. Journey times vary, but train travel to Coventry commonly takes around 2–3 hours depending on connections. 

  • Fastest option: train from Gatwick Airport via London to Coventry, then taxi to the venue. 

  • Budget option: direct or connecting coach services from Gatwick Airport to Coventry, then taxi to the hotel. 

  • Driving option: Gatwick Airport to Coventry is approximately 129 miles and may take around 2 hours 20 minutes in normal traffic. 

  • Tip: book train or coach tickets in advance where possible, and allow extra time for luggage, transfers and event check-in. 

Travel from Birmingham Airport to the Venue: Birmingham Airport is the closest major airport to the Royal Court Hotel & Spa. By car or taxi, the journey is approximately 10 miles and usually takes around 16–17 minutes depending on traffic. Public transport options include travelling from Birmingham International to Coventry by train, then continuing by local bus or taxi to the hotel. 

  • Fastest option: taxi or private transfer from Birmingham Airport directly to the hotel. 

  • Public transport option: train from Birmingham International to Coventry, then bus or taxi to the venue. 

  • Budget option: bus connections from Birmingham Airport to Coventry, then local bus or taxi to the hotel. 

  • Tip: Birmingham Airport is much nearer than Gatwick, so it is the most convenient airport for visitors flying into the Midlands. 

Hotel Highlights 

  • Check-in from 3:00 pm 

  • Check-out: Monday to Friday at 10:00 am; Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 am 

  • Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel 

  • Free on-site parking 

  • Leisure and spa facilities available 

  • No smoking or vaping in public areas or bedrooms 

  • Cashless payments accepted Coventry Highlights 

    Coventry is a historic city known for its medieval heritage, transport history and distinctive skyline. Visitors can explore Coventry Cathedral, Coventry Transport Museum, historic churches, city-centre attractions and local restaurants during the championship weekend.  

learn more about Coventry

Birmingham Airport, formerly Birmingham International Airport, is an international airport in the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull, West Midlands, England. It lies 7 nautical miles east-south-east of Birmingham city centre and 9.5 nautical miles west-north-west of Coventry, slightly north of Bickenhill.

Traveling from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to the Royal Court Hotel & Spa Coventry (located on Tweed Ave, Coventry, CV7 8JG) covers roughly 9 to 10 miles.

Travel Options

  • Driving / Rental Car: https://maps.app.goo.gl/PRt5FgwLpFuhwWkS9

    • Duration: About 17 minutes

    • Route: Typically via the A45 and local roads (Oak Lane)

  • Taxi or Ride-Hailing (Uber / Black Cab):

    • Duration: About 17 to 23 minutes (depending on traffic)

  • Public Transport (Train + Bus/Taxi):

    • Duration: Approximately 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes

    • Catch a train to Coventry station (10–12 minutes, fares starting around £3.14).

    • From Coventry city centre/station area, catch a local bus (such as a connection via the Transport Museum/Sandpits Lane) or a short local taxi the rest of the way to the hotel