Birstonas, Lithuania
Veľká Lomnica, Slovakia
19 Sep 2026 - 25 Sep 2026
26th FAI World Hot Air Balloon Championship 2026
Krosno, Poland
Registration Competitor registration will open on 17 September 2026 at 16:00 (4:00 PM). Pilots nominated by their National Airsport Authorities (NACs) have been included in the 1st Round of Invitations. Completion of registration in WatchmeFly by nominated pilots is mandatory. The registration deadline for the 1st round is 10 March 2026 (24:00 local time). Failure to complete registration by this deadline may result in the loss of the allocated entry, in accordance with FAI Sporting Code Section 1. Registration is possible exclusively via WatchmeFly. Competitor registration in Krosno will open on 17 September 2026 at 16:00 (4:00 PM). Ceremonies & Briefings Opening Ceremony: 19 September 2026 General Briefing: 19 September 2026 - 14:00 (2:00 PM) Competition Flights: 20–24 September 2026 First competition flight: 20 September, approx. 06:00 (6:00 AM) Last competition flight: 24 September, approx. 18:00 (6:00 PM) All flight times are indicative only. Exact launch times and competition details will be announced daily during official briefings by the Sports Director and are subject to weather and operational conditions. Closing & Prize Giving Ceremony: 25 September 2026 Further detailed information and the full event schedule will be published here at a later stage.