English Championships
4-6 December 2026
NEC, Birmingham
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About the event
The English Championships bring together the country’s leading weightlifters and para powerlifters to compete for national titles and podium places. As one of the premier events in the domestic competition calendar, the championships showcase elite performances, outstanding talent and the very best of English lifting.
The Home of English Champions
National Titles on the Line
Watch England's Top Talent
Athlete information
Senior Weightlifters
To help you prepare, we’ve provided key event documents and a timeline of important milestones below. We can’t wait to welcome athletes from across the country to compete, connect and find their strong.
Unused quota places:
Women
49kg – 0 / 53kg – 5 / 57kg – 3 / 61kg – 3
69kg – 8 / 77kg – 8 / 86kg – 8 / 86+kg – 7
Men
60kg – 3 / 65kg – 2 / 70kg – 8 / 75kg – 6
85kg – 8 / 95kg – 4 / 110kg – 8 / 110+kg – 6
Entries open 9am 23/10/26 and are first come, first serve. There is a waitlist for any one who misses a spot.
Key downloads
Event timeline
1 Jan 26
Qualification window opens
11 Oct 26
Qualification window closes
14-16 Oct 26
Invites go out
23 Oct 26
Entry portal opens for unused places
6 Nov 26
Entry portal closes
21 Nov 26
Final schedule
4-6 Dec 26
English Championships
Masters Weightlifters
To help you prepare, we’ve provided key event documents and a timeline of important milestones below. We can’t wait to welcome athletes from across the country to compete, connect and find their strong.
Entries open 9am 23/10/26 and are first come, first serve. There is a waitlist for any one who misses a spot.
Key downloads
Event timeline
1 Jan 26
Qualification window opens
11 Oct 26
Qualification window closes
23 Oct 26
Entry portal opens
6 Nov 26
Entry portal closes
21 Nov 26
Final schedule
4-6 Dec 26
English Championships
Para Powerlifters
To help you prepare, we’ve provided key event documents and a timeline of important milestones below. We can’t wait to welcome athletes from across the country to compete, connect and find their strong.
Entries open 9am 23/10/26 and are first come, first serve. There is a waitlist for any one who misses a spot.
Key downloads
Event timeline
Strong is for Everyone
Courses
For coaches, personal trainers and fitness professionals at every stage of their development
Clubs & gyms
Find a club or gym close to you or learn how your club, gym or school can get involved.
Competitions
Compete at the highest level, start your competive journey or enjoy the sport as a fan.
Media accreditation information
Accreditation Scope
Accredited media will receive access to designated media areas, and mixed zone opportunities (subject to final event operations plan).
Commercial partners will be prioritised for warm-up area access.
Media policy
All accredited media must adhere to the BWL Event Media Policy, including guidelines relating to filming, photography, and content usage rights.
Applications
Media accreditation for this event will open closer to the competition date. We’re looking forward to welcoming media representatives to the event. Please check back soon for application details, accreditation requirements and key deadlines.