three days. three finals. one world champion.
FINA World Championship
July 11-13, 2026
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Farm Show Complex
Expo Hall
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Registration
Athletes are eligible to register for any and all Finals events for which they have qualified. There will be NO on-site registration for any events. Finals events consist of: Speed Finals, Endurance Finals, and Ninja vs. Ninja Finals.
- Speed Finals allows for two (2) full runs on the course
- Endurance Finals allows for one (1) full run on the course
- NvN Finals allows for two (2) full runs during the prelims, with the top 16 in each division advancing to the double elimination bracket
All athletes who have qualified to any FINA Finals event are eligible to register for the NvN Finals.
- Any Single Finals Event: $119 (minimum of 1 run)
Any Two Finals Events: $189 (minimum of 3 runs)
All Three Finals Events: $229 (minimum of 5 runs)
All athlete registrations include admission for the entire Obstacle Sports Expo (July 11-16). All other attendees (coaches, family members, spectators, etc.) must purchase a spectator ticket for admission to the Expo.
Athletes do not have to participate in all events for which the qualify. However, only athletes who have participated in all three Finals events (Speed, Endurance, and NvN) will be eligible for the World Champion belts, medals, and prizes.
FINALS REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AT 11:59 P.M. ON SATURDAY, JUNE 13TH!
All registrations received after June 13th at 11:59 p.m. will be put on a waitlist. If accepted off the waitlist, a $50 late fee will be added to the cost of each registration.
Spectator Tickets
All attendees (who are not registered and competing athletes) of the Expo over the age of 3 must have a spectator ticket.
Prices shown indicate early ticket pricing / on site ticket pricing. Please note that all 3-day passes are good for that specific 3-day window ONLY.
6-day pass (July 11-16) $75 / $100
3-day pass (July 11-13) $45 / $60
3-day pass (July 14-16) $45 / $60
Any single day pass $15 / $20
Early ticket sale pricing will begin when the registration system opens May 6th, and close at 11:59 p.m. EDT on July 9th, 2026.
On site ticket sale pricing will begin at 12:00 a.m. EDT on July 10, 2026.
Spectator tickets will be on sale on the joint registration platform for the OSE, and can be purchased at the same time as registration for the World Championship.
Questions? Difficulties?
If you are having difficulty registering for FINA Finals, first check your NinjaWorks account or the Standings page at FINA.ninja (HERE) to verify eligibility. If you qualified at a weekend Sectional, please wait until after 8p.m. EDT on the Monday following the Sectional to attempt to register to allow for results to be uploaded to the verification platform. Still having trouble, or have questions? Please email us at info@fina.ninja and we can help!
REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 11:59 P.M. ON SATURDAY, JUNE 13TH!
Banner, Poster, and Photography Orders
FINA is proud to partner once again with MVB Productions to bring you the highest quality Ninja photos and digital posters from the World Championship in Harrisburg, PA.
We are thrilled to offer an Athlete Celebration Banner option this year for those who are going to the World Championship. This banner will be printed and displayed at Finals and can feature a quote, good luck message, or season accomplishment of the athlete. Best of all? It’s yours to take home from Harrisburg! (Photo provided by purchaser)
Capture all your Ninja’s great moments on the course with a photo package from MVB for the FINA 2026 World Championship. Professional quality photos will showcase your athlete’s accomplishments in Harrisburg and preserve your memories forever!
Click below to go to the Banner, Poster, and Photo Page for more information, or to place your order.
To allow time for editing and printing, all banner orders must be received by June 1, 2026. Please click on the link below for more information.
Travel Information
The Obstacle Sports Expo is back and better than ever! The Obstacle Sports Expo will run July 11-16, 2026 and include FINA Finals, UNAA Finals, and the Ninja World Cup hosted by USA Ninja all under one roof. Specific dates for each event are listed below. Please click below to be directed to the event’s website!
The Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex is seated in Harrisburg, PA and boasts over 1,000,000 total sq ft of meeting rooms, arenas, and exhibition halls. The Giant Expo Hall at the Farm Show Complex will play host to the Obstacle Sports Expo, hosting the FINA World Championships, UNAA World Championship, and Ninja World Cup under one roof.
The Farm Show Complex is minutes from the Harrisburg airport, Interstates 81 and 83, and the Pennsylvania turnpike.
Parking for the venue is $10 per day, with pre-sale parking available for $8 per day. More information about parking and pre-sale will be made available when registration for the event opens.
partner hotels for the obstacle sports expo
The Hershey/Harrisburg area is a wonderful family destination for those looking for activities outside of Ninja! We have highlighted some of the top attractions in the area – use the arrows to scroll through our favorites! We also encourage you to click on the link below to read more from the Harrisburg Visitors Bureau!
Hershey Park
Amusement Park? check!
Water Park? check!
Zoo? check!
Your ticket to Hershey Park gets you in to all THREE attractions for one low price!
Hershey Chocolate World
No need for tickets here!
Hershey’s Chocolate World features shopping, The Chocolatier Restaurant, and the famous Hershey tour! Free to all entrants, explore the history of Milton Hershey and Hershey’s chocolate with a family friendly ride experience. Then top it all off with a free sample for all riders!
Don’t miss this iconic piece of American history!
Gettysburg
In less than an hour, you can travel from Harrisburg to Gettysburg – a National Military Park and site of one of the most famous battles in American history. Don’t miss your chance to explore this important and emotional part of US History for yourselves.
Sports Emporium
Go Karts! Batting Cages! Mini Gold! Arcade! Laser Tag!
Whether you have two hours or ten, there is something for everyone at the Sports Emporium!
Athlete run orders for Speed will be posted after registration had closed.
More information about the date of release will be posted closer to the event.
Athlete run orders for Endurance will be posted after registration had closed.
More information about the date of release will be posted closer to the event.
Athlete run orders for Ninja vs. Ninja will be posted after registration had closed.
More information about the date of release will be posted closer to the event.
General Course RulesFINA Review and Protest PolicySpeedEnduranceNinja vs. NinjaOverall World ChampionWalkthroughs
General course rules for FINA Finals will be provided closer to the event.
The following guidelines apply to video reviews for all divisions at FINA Finals.
*Reviews must be presented in a respectful and appropriate manner. Any review that is presented otherwise is subject to immediate dismissal. Reviews will be submitted to the specific event’s Course Director.
*Athletes may only request to have their OWN run reviewed. We will not review the run of any athlete other than the one requesting the review.
*Athletes are responsible for providing the video for review. FINA is not able to provide video recordings of any athlete’s run. Athletes may use the FINA livestream for the review, but must have it queued up on their own device at the beginning of the run in question.
*FINA will review the athlete’s ENTIRE run and reserves the right during a video review to adjust the athlete’s score up or down based on the information and results determined during that review.
*Reviews must be presented within 5 minutes of the end of the athlete’s wave.
*Video evidence must show a clear, definitive, and unobstructed view of the disputed call to be overturned. Any ambiguity in the video will result in the original call standing.
*Video reviews may only look for the following:
- Whether contact with the pad, truss, or obstacle support occurred
- Obstacle malfunction
- Course interference by a judge or another athlete on the course
- Timing Issues
*We will NOT review calls of:
- Excessive incidental contact with truss or obstacle supports
- Obstacle fail due to course interference by a coach, parent, or supporter
- Obstacle fail due to lack of understanding of the rules by athlete, coach, or parent
- False start rulings
- Final button press issues (unless specifically initiated by a judge)
*The final button is very sensitive and will record the final completion time with simple downward pressure. A slap or press to the side of the button or on an angle may not register. Be sure to press the button straight down (we encourage more than once) to ensure the most accurate end time result. “Cupping” your hand to match the shape of the buzzer does NOT work as well as a flat hand. It is the athlete’s responsibility to not walk away from their run or drop down until they have ensured the timer has stopped. Unless an egregious issue arises, FINA will not review a “non-press” of the final button.
FINA Speed Finals will be scored the same as FINA Speed Qualifiers and Sectionals.
Athletes will receive one point for each obstacle successfully completed with the time limit.
Athletes will receive two runs on the course, with only the athlete’s best run recorded.
Run order will be determined by Speed Sectional placement points followed by total season Speed obstacle points.
Medals will be awarded to the top five (5) athletes in each division.
FINA Endurance Finals will be scored the same as FINA Endurance Qualifiers and Sectionals.
Athletes will receive one point for each obstacle successfully completed with the time limit.
Athletes will receive one run on the course.
Run order will be determined by Endurance Sectional placement points followed by total season Endurance obstacle points.
Medals will be awarded to the top five (5) athletes in each division.
Each athlete will receive two seeding runs on the course. These seeding runs will be run as head to head races, but will result in individual scores for each athlete (not determined by winner/ loser).
The top 16 athletes in each division will return at the end of their division time to participate in a double elimination bracket of head-to-head races (determined by winner/loser) to determine an ultimate division champion.
Run order will be determined first by Sectional / Ninja vs. Ninja placement points, and then by total season obstacle points.
Medals will be awarded to the top four (4) athletes in each division.
Athletes who participate in all three (3) FINA Finals events (Speed Finals, Endurance Finals, and Ninja vs. Ninja Finals) are eligible for the World Championship awards.
Individual athlete placement from all three events will be added together to determine the FINA World Champion, and medals will be awarded to the top five (5) finishers in each division.
*Ties will be broken using the athlete standings from the Ninja vs. Ninja Finals.
The top three (3) athletes in the ELITE MALE and ELITE FEMALE in the Word Championship standings will be awarded cash prizes. More details will be coming soon.
*Athletes must compete in all three Finals events to be eligible for the World Champion medals and cash prizes.
Specific walkthrough times and details will be provided closer to the event.
Walkthroughs will occur at the beginning of each division.
Every attempt will be made to Livestream the initial walkthrough. The Livestream for each event and division will be found on the FINA YouTube page.
Many hands make light work!
We will need 200-300 volunteers to help make the FINA World Championship in Pennsylvania a success!
Specific information about volunteer perks will be available soon, as well as the sign-up for volunteer positions.
No experience is necessary! We have LOTS of positions that require no to minimum training, and we will provide any and all resources and training needed on-site.
Interested in helping out? Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator – Niki Brogger – at niki@fina.ninja
All FINA Finals events will be streamed to the FINA YouTube page. The link can be found here:
FINA is proud to partner with MVB Productions once again to offer the best in ninja sport photography and videography. Information about specific photo and video packages will be provided soon.
Please click below to see examples of MVB photos from FINA Season VI.
