The 16th International Basel Open Masters Karate Tournament is taking place on Saturday, August 29, 2026, and Sunday, August 30, 2026 at the St. Jakobshalle in Basel, Switzerland.
- Saturday, August 29: Juniors (U18) and Seniors (18+) categories
- Sunday, August 30: U14 and Cadets (U16) categories
The International Basel Open Masters Karate Tournament is one of Europe’s premier World Karate Federation (WKF) sanctioned competitions, hosted annually at the St. Jakobshalle in Basel, Switzerland.
Tournament Schedule Overview
The competition runs across multiple tatamis (mats) covering both Kata (forms) and Kumite (sparring) divisions:
- Day 1 (Saturday) – Seniors & Juniors:
- 07:00: Doors open & weigh-ins sportdata.org
- 08:00: Referee and Coach Meeting
- 08:30: Opening Ceremony & Welcome sportdata.org
- 08:40 – 12:30: Basel Kata Masters (Male & Female Pools) and Junior Kumite / Kata categories sportdata.org
- 12:30 – 13:45: Lunch Break & Middle Ceremonies sportdata.org
- 13:45 – 18:30: Senior Kumite Weight Classes, Open Kumite Masters, and Grand Finals sportdata.org
- Day 2 (Sunday) – Youth Divisions:
- 07:00 – 08:30: Venue opening and briefing sportdata.org
- 08:40 – 12:00: U14 and Cadet (U16) Kata and preliminary Kumite matches sportdata.org
- 12:00 – 13:00: Lunch Break & Medal Presentations
- 13:00 – 17:00: Cadet Kumite finals and remaining youth categories
Main Event Categories
- Basel Open Kata Masters: Senior Men’s and Women’s individual Kata competitions.
- Basel Open Kumite Masters: Open-weight Senior Kumite categories featuring top international athletes.
- Age Divisions:
- U14: Children under 14 (Kata and Kumite weight classes)
- Cadets (U16): Ages 14–15
- Juniors (U18): Ages 16–17
- Seniors (18+): Open and weight divisions
Cash Prizes & Awards
The top Senior categories (Basel Open Kata & Kumite Masters) award monetary prizes to podium finishers:
- 1st Place: CHF 500
- 2nd Place: CHF 250
- 3rd Place: CHF 100
Official Sites & Registration
- Official Website: baselopenmasters.ch
- Event Management & Registration: Managed via Sportdata Karate SET Online.
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baselopenmasters/
The 16th International Basel Open Masters Karate Tournament took place on August 29 and 30, 2026, at the St. Jakobshalle in Basel, Switzerland.
Detailed bracket information, individual division placements, and official event reports can be checked on the Sportdata Karate SET-Online Dashboard. Historical tournament records and past champions are also available on the Official Basel Open Masters Website.
