Sudbury · Ontario · Canada

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The 50th World Armwrestling and Para-Armwrestling Championships are coming to Canada.

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Team Canada athletes celebrating together on the podium

50th World Armwrestling Championship 1977 to 2027

Championship datesAugust 19–31, 2027

Host citySudbury, Ontario

Competition venueGerry McCrory Countryside Sports Complex

The world is coming

More than ten days. One world stage. A landmark Canadian welcome.

From August 19 through August 31, 2027, Sudbury welcomes the international armwrestling community for the 50th edition of the World Armwrestling Championships.

More than 2,000 athletes and delegation members from some 80 countries are expected to gather in Northern Ontario for world-class competition, celebration and Canadian hospitality.

Fifty years of Worlds. The next chapter begins in Canada.

19–31August 2027

The championship window is confirmed.

2,000+Athletes & delegates

Representing some 80 countries from around the world.

Gerry McCroryCountryside Sports Complex

Greater Sudbury's confirmed international championship venue.

World-class armwrestlers competing under championship lights

StrengthUnityExcellence

A championship built for the world

Elite competition. Canadian energy.

The Gerry McCrory Countryside Sports Complex will be transformed into an international championship venue for athletes, coaches, officials, families and spectators.

CompetitionArmwrestling & para-armwrestling

Global field80 countries · 2,000+ athletes & delegates

HostTeam Canada Armwrestling Federation

The venue is confirmed

Sudbury is preparing to welcome the world.

The Gerry McCrory Countryside Sports Complex will host the championships. TCAF will add program, athlete, spectator and travel information as planning progresses.