A first in the history of urban culture: on December 5 and 6, 2026, the Arena Porte de la Chapelle will host the World Breaking and Hip-Hop Freestyle Championships. More than 200 international athletes will go head-to-head in spectacular battles in the capital, accompanied by an exceptional artistic program featuring DJing, beatboxing and showcases.
Never before have these two major disciplines been brought together in a single official competition on this scale. The Arena Porte de la Chapelle becomes the epicenter of the urban dance world, as more than 200 B-Boys, B-Girls and freestyle dancers from around the globe face off. In all, five separate events are on the schedule, with the ultimate title up for grabs: B-Boy 1v1, B-Girl 1v1, Hip-Hop 1v1, Hip-Hop 2v2 and Hip-Hop Team.
Qualifying starts on Friday, December 4, and is reserved for invited guests. Spectators can book tickets for Saturday evening at 6 p.m. or for one of the two Sunday sessions, at 10:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Three world titles will be decided on Saturday, followed by the men’s breaking and team freestyle hip-hop finals on Sunday. The venue advertises tickets starting at €13, depending on the session chosen.
Beyond the sporting stakes and the chase for medals, the event is designed as a grand celebration of hip-hop culture hip-hop, powered by high-profile guests and live performances between each competition, with an exceptional DJ battle on the decks between Cut Killer and DJ Lass, a rap showcase featuring a live performance by rapper Kulturr, scratching by DJ Skillz and DJ Fly, and a beatbox session led by Alexinho and River'.
Dates and Opening Time
From December 5, 2026 to December 6, 2026
Location
Adidas Arena
56 Boulevard Ney
75018 Paris 18
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Accessibility info
Prices
À partir de, selon la session: €13
Official website
www.adidasarena.com
Booking
www.ticketmaster.fr
