Content
Schedule
First version of the schedule is released. Please note that performance order and times may be adjusted closer to the event.
DIVISIONS BY DAY
CATEGORY
EXPECTED DAYS
Performance Cheer Teams
Youth, Junior, Senior
Friday & Saturday 3–4 July: Semifinals
Sunday 5 July: Finals Top 5
Cheerleading Teams
Senior Elite, Junior Advanced, Youth Median
Friday 3 July: Finals
Cheerleading Teams
Senior Premier, Junior Elite, Youth Advanced
Saturday 4 July: Semifinals
Sunday 5 July: Finals Top 5
Adaptive Abilities & Special Abilities
Depending on registrations
Award Ceremonies
Friday & Sunday 3 & 5 July
Following each block (Performance & Cheer) on both days.
Registration
The registration system RegSys for ICU Europeans 2026 is now live. Deadline is on 23 May, midnight. Before you complete registration, you need:
Federations: Sign & upload the Safeguarding document (download in RegSys)
Clubs: Sign & upload the Music Clearance document (download in RegSys)
📄 User Guide for Federations | User Guide for Clubs
Questions? Contact Tone Sparby: tone@cheerunion.org
Fees
The registration fee is set at €60.00 per competitor for the entire event, regardless of the number of categories in which the competitor participates. Winners of the European Cheer League (ECL) from the previous year are exempt from the registration fee.
Travel info
To support teams, coaches, and delegation managers with travel planning, the Organizing Committee has prepared official travel and accommodation arrangements in cooperation with our official travel partner, Fractal.
Important notice
Teams are strongly advised to use Fractal for all accommodation and travel bookings. The Organizing Committee and the Czech National Federation (ČACH) cannot guarantee the quality, availability, or reliability of services booked through non-official travel agencies. Bookings made outside the official travel partner are at the team’s own risk.
Team Travel Support
Fractal provides tailor-made travel solutions for:
Teams and national delegations
Coaches and officials
Individual participants
Family members and supporters
Services include:
Hotel accommodation
Flights and ground transportation
Customized travel planning based on team size and budget
Due to limited hotel availability and increasing demand, teams are strongly encouraged to contact Fractal as early as possible.
Official Travel Partner – Fractal
Contact person: David Peterka
Email: david.peterka@fractal.cz
Phone: +420 211 150 026
Hotels
A list of recommended hotels is provided in the attached document. Teams are advised to secure accommodation promptly.
If none of the listed options meet your requirements, or if special arrangements are needed, please contact Fractal or the Organizing Federation for further assistance.
Venue
o₂ universum
The Championship will take place at O₂ universum, Prague.
The following on-site services and facilities are planned:
Designated warm-up areas for teams
A venue map for spectators and participants
Professional photography services, including printed photos and photobooth options
On-site video replay of performances
High-quality performance videos available for purchase
Changing cabins (however the usual changing rooms and storages are not available and it is advised to come stage ready with minimal amount of personal belongings)
Additional details, including venue access information, schedules, and service locations, will be released prior to the event.
Read an article about O₂ universum.
Stage & WARM UP
The competition floor (at the main stage and warm up areas) is 16 × 14 meters. Accessible ramps will be installed to allow safe and efficient access for teams and athletes to an elevated Stage.
The height of the warm up area ceiling is 6.6 meters.
Hotel stages
Hotel Stages, located within a 2-minute walk from O2 universum, will serve as an additional event location. The hotel will host accreditation collection, a participant chill-out zone, and the Cultural Exchange Party.
Rules
Services
& Orders
Merch
The official ICU Europeans 2026 merch collection is here! Browse the full collection in the merch catalogue and plan your picks before you arrive.
Team preorders are ready for collection on Thursday at the Accreditation Centre. Large orders can be bulky — bring extra hands.
PRACTICE CENTER
Practice facility bookings open on Thursday 30 April at 10:00 CET via Order Site.
94 slots available — 55 minutes each, 1 floor per slot
120 EUR per session
Sessions run 1–3 July 2026
First come, first served
Available slots per days:
Wednesday 1 July
Cheer: 12:30–16:25 (12 slots total)
Performance: 12:30–15:25 (6 slots total)
Thursday 2 July
Cheer: 10:30–18:25 (24 slots total)
Performance: 10:30–17:25 (14 slots total)
Friday 3 July
Cheer: 10:30–18:25 (24 slots total)
Performance: 10:30–17:25 (14 slots total)
Safety/Legality Judge available Wednesday and Thursday at the practice centre. Book a 30-minute session via the reservation system — 20 EUR per 30 min.
Gym location: Sportovní Hala Jedenáctka
Mírového hnutí 3, Praha 11
