venue / 场地

The 4th official world cup will be hosted in the city of Ya’an, Sichuan Province, China.

Games will be played on grass, inside the Ya’an Sports Centre Stadium.

Ya’an is a city where nature, culture, and innovation come together. Known as the “Hometown of the Giant Panda”, Ya’an is one of the most iconic ecological regions in China and a gateway between urban life and pristine mountain landscapes.

Ya’an is internationally famous as one of the main natural habitats of the giant panda. The region plays a key role in panda conservation and research and is closely connected to the story of wildlife protection in China.

Schedule / 日程

The YOU.FO RingCross World Cup 2026 is a five-day international experience, combining competition, culture, and connection.

Teams will arrive on July 8th, with organized bus transportation from Chengdu Airport to Ya’an and a social opening party in the evening.
July 9th is dedicated to discovering Ya’an — including visits to the giant panda habitats and city highlights — followed by the official banquet and group stage lottery draw.

Competition starts on July 10th with the opening ceremony, and the first group stage matches, followed by a night river cruise. July 11th features a full day of group stage competition, while July 12th concludes the tournament with knockout finals, the closing and award ceremony, and an after party.

On July 13th, organized transport will return teams from Ya’an to Chengdu Airport.

bigger than ever / 比以往任何时候都更大

The 4th official YOU.FO RingCross World Cup marks the largest edition in the history of the sport.

Following the successful 2025 World Cup in Tokyo with 25 teams, the 2026 edition in Ya’an is set to more than double in scale, welcoming an expected 60+ teams from over 20 countries worldwide.

Athletes from across Europe, Asia, North America, Oceania, and beyond will come together in Ya’an to compete, connect, and celebrate the global growth of YOU.FO — making this World Cup a truly international milestone for the sport.