COMPETITION is literally in the air as Limerick has been announced as the host city for the WFDF 2026 World Ultimate Club Championships (WUCC).
The event, the largest Club Championship in the World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) calendar, is expected to bring around 3,500 athletes and team staff from across the globe to University of Limerick’s campus for an action-packed eight-day tournament.
Building on Limerick’s strong association with international Ultimate Frisbee tournaments, WUCC 2026 is anticipated to generate a major economic boost for the region, with an estimated 30,000 bed nights created as athletes, coaches, and supporters descend on Shannonside.
The tournament finals will be streamed to an international audience, providing a unique platform to showcase Limerick and the Mid West region to a global audience.
Speaking on the announcement, Councillor Peter Doyle said: “Limerick’s ability to attract an event of this scale is a reflection of our outstanding facilities and the city’s growing reputation as a premier sporting hub.”
“We know from previous experience that hosting the WFDF 2026 World Ultimate Club Championships will not only provide an economic boost, but create a wonderfully vibrant atmosphere across the city and county as we welcome the Ultimate community to our shores.”
The moveto bring the World Ultimate Club Championships to Limerick follows the successful hosting of the WFDF 2022 World Masters Ultimate Club Championships, which saw overwhelming participation demand, and the EUF European Ultimate Championships in 2023.
Limerick’s successful bid was led by Siege Events in collaboration with UL Conference and Sports Campus, Shannon Region Conference and Sports Bureau, Fáilte Ireland, and Limerick City and County Council.
Karen Ronan, Shannon Region Conference and Sports Bureau general managed, said that “this event is worth almost €3million to the local economy and will reinforce Ireland’s reputation as a leading destination for major international sporting competitions”.
