StaplerCup Finals 2026, October 22–24
Experience the World Forklift Driving Championship Live
The Premier League of Forklift Sports: Forklift World Championship 2026
It’s that time of year again: From October 22 to 24, 2026, the LINDE MH ARENA in Aschaffenburg will become the absolute epicenter of the global forklift sports scene! Following an intense qualifying phase from April through October—held on national and international courses—the finalists have been determined. Only those who demonstrated nerves of steel during the qualifiers will have a chance at the coveted world championship titles.
The best of the best will compete in the Men’s Forklift World Championship, Women’s Forklift World Championship, and Team Forklift World Championship. On our challenging and almost entirely redesigned 2026 World Championship course, competitors will not only race against the clock but also face off directly against the world’s strongest rivals in ruthless knockout matches. Who will keep a cool head, demonstrate perfect vehicle control, and claim the throne of the logistics world?
StaplerCup Finals 2026: An Overview of the Event
Thursday, October 22, 2026
Timing* Corporate Cup 4:00 p.m. Start Live Stream 4:00 p.m. Round 1 6:15 p.m. Round 2 7:45 p.m. Semifinals 8:00 p.m. Finals & Awards Ceremony
| Timing* | Corporate Cup |
| 4:00 p.m. | Start Live Stream |
| 4:00 p.m. | Round 1 |
| 6:15 p.m. | Round 2 |
| 7:45 p.m. | Semifinals |
| 8:00 p.m. | Finals & Awards Ceremony |
Friday, October 23, 2026
| Timing* | Forklift World Championship (Singles & Teams) |
| 11:00 a.m. | Start Livestream |
| 11:00 a.m. | Round 1, Team FWC |
| 12:45 p.m. | Round 1, Singles FWC |
| 4:00 p.m. | Round 2, Team FWC |
| 5:15 p.m. | Round 2, FWC Singles |
Saturday, October 24, 2026
| Timing* | Forklift World Championship (Singles & Teams) |
| 12:00 p.m. | Start Livestream |
| 12:00 p.m. | Round 3, FWC Teams |
| 1:30 p.m. | Round 3, Singles FWC |
| 4:30 p.m. | Semifinals & Finals, FWC Teams |
| 5:45 p.m. | Semifinals & Finals, FWC Singles |
| 7:45 p.m. | Awards Ceremony for the Forklift World Championship |
* All times are for reference only and are subject to change as the event progresses.
This is the Forklift World Championship
From the regional qualifiers to the ultimate showdown at the LINDE MH ARENA—the road to the title demands everything from the athletes. Every millisecond counts, and every mistake is penalized. Here’s an overview of the various disciplines in which the world’s best logistics professionals compete.
Road to the Finals
The Road to the World Championship
From the first qualifiers in the spring to the grand finale in Aschaffenburg: The journey to the Forklift World Championship pushes the Forkliftheroes to their limits. Only those who come out on top in national and international qualifiers will secure one of the coveted spots in the StaplerCup Finals.
Experience the StaplerCup Finals Live
In person or via livestream
Experience the unique atmosphere of the StaplerCup Finals right at the LINDE MH ARENA, or watch the World Championship from the comfort of your own home, no matter where you are in the world.
Our livestreams on YouTube, Sporteurope.tv, and the official StaplerCup social media channels bring every second of the action live to your screen.
✅ Free admission
✅ Live at the LINDE MH ARENA in Aschaffenburg
✅ Live stream available worldwide
Highlights of the StaplerCup Finals 2025
A Preview of the Grand Finale
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