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Programme of Events


This page sets out the programme of events for each day of the championships.


Below are the timings for each day of competition. Please note that some timings may be subject to change if any of the competitions run over. The location for check-in/accreditation, weigh in, accommodation and competition ground can be found on the map at the bottom of this page.


For those staying in the official accommodation packages, meals will be served at your hotel/hall of residence. Meal times are as follows:

Breakfast - 6am - 9am

Dinner - 6pm - 9pm


Hot and cold food will be available to purchase for competitors and spectators at the competition ground every day.  There will also be a licensed bar at the competition ground. Please note that you cannot take your own alcohol or glass bottles onto the sports complex.


Please note also, that dogs (other than assistance dogs) will not be permitted anywhere on the sports complex.


Wednesday 3 September


Morning - Individual Weigh In - 7.30am - 12 noon

Vaughan Parry Williams Pavilion (next to the competition ground)


Afternoon - Individual Weigh In - 4pm - 6pm

Vaughan Parry Williams Pavilion (next to the competition ground)


Late weigh ins - if anyone requires a late weigh in, these must be arranged in advance. Please email info@tugofwar2025.com if you require a late weigh in or contact your international representative to request one for you.


Briefing - 9pm

Department of Humanities Building, University of Nottingham Campus


Thursday 4 September


Morning


Stamping - 7am - 8am


Competitions Start at 9am (starting weight class will depend on number of entries)

Men 600kg

Junior Women 480kg

Junior Men 560kg


Medal presentations directly after completion of morning programme*


Afternoon


Stamping - 11am - 12 noon


Competitions start at 1pm  (starting weight class will depend on number of entries)

Men 680kg

Women 500kg

Under 23 Mixed 560


Medal presentations directly after completion of morning programme*


*If time and weather permits. If the presentation cannot be held directly upon completion of the morning or afternoon programme, medals will be presented in the East Midlands Conference Centre on Campus in the evening.


Friday 5 September


Morning


Stamping - 7am - 8am


Competitions Start at 9am (starting weight class will depend on number of entries)

Men 560kg

Senior Mixed 580kg

Junior Mixed 520kg


Medal presentations directly after completion of morning programme*


Afternoon


Stamping - 11am - 12 noon


Competitions start at 1pm  (starting weight class will depend on number of entries)

Men 640kg

Women 540kg

Under 23 Men 600kg

Under 23 Women 500kg


Medal presentations directly after completion of morning programme*


*If time and weather permits. If the presentation cannot be held directly upon completion of the morning or afternoon programme, medals will be presented in the East Midlands Conference Centre on Campus in the evening.


8pm - Opening Ceremony

East Midlands Conference Centre on Campus


Saturday 6 September


Morning


Stamping - 7am - 8am


Competitions Start at 9am (starting weight class will depend on number of entries)

Men 600kg

Junior Women 480kg

Junior Men 560kg


Medal presentations directly after completion of morning programme*


Afternoon


Stamping - 11am - 12 noon


Competitions start at 1pm  (starting weight class will depend on number of entries)

Men 680kg

Women 500kg

Under 23 Mixed 560


Medal presentations directly after completion of morning programme*


*If time and weather permits. If the presentation cannot be held directly upon completion of the morning or afternoon programme, medals will be presented in the East Midlands Conference Centre on Campus in the evening.


Sunday 7 September


Morning


Stamping - 7am - 8am


Competitions Start at 9am (starting weight class will depend on number of entries)

Men 560kg

Senior Mixed 580kg

Junior Mixed 520kg


Medal presentations directly after completion of morning programme*


Afternoon


Stamping - 11am - 12 noon


Competitions start at 1pm  (starting weight class will depend on number of entries)

Men 640kg

Women 540kg

Under 23 Men 600kg

Under 23 Women 500kg


Medal presentations directly after completion of morning programme*


*If time and weather permits. If the presentation cannot be held directly upon completion of the morning or afternoon programme, medals will be presented in the East Midlands Conference Centre on Campus in the evening.


CLOSING CEREMONY

8.30pm - Evening - East Midlands Conference Centre on Campus


AFTERPARTY

All competitors, officials, and volunteers are cordially invited to join us at the East Midlands Conference Centre on Campus for an afterparty.  Come along, celebrate your successes, catch up with old friends, and make lots of new ones!
































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