Frankfurt am Main will host the World Championships in Rhythmic Gymnastics in 2026. On Friday, September 13, the city council officially decided to hold the prestigious sporting event in the city on the Main. Around 250 of the best female gymnasts from 60 nations are expected to take part in the competitions, which will be held in the venerable Frankfurt Festhalle. Thousands of visitors will flock to the city for this major sporting event.
The decision to bring the World Championships to Frankfurt was enthusiastically welcomed by Lord Mayor Mike Josef. "The decision of the German Gymnastics Federation to choose Frankfurt as the venue underlines the international importance of our city and its reputation as a city of sport. With the traditional Festhalle and its excellent infrastructure, Frankfurt offers ideal conditions for a successful World Championships," explained Josef. The event will not only put the city on the global sports stage, but will also provide a significant economic and cultural boost.
Rhythmic gymnastics, a discipline that combines elegance, athleticism and precision, will be on show in Frankfurt at the highest level. For the German gymnasts, who recently celebrated great success at the World Championships in Paris, Frankfurt offers another chance to shine in front of their home crowd. The focus of interest will be on German Olympic champion Darja Varfolomeev, who celebrated a historic five-time triumph at the 2023 World Championships. In the Frankfurt Festhalle in 2026, she will attempt to continue her success story and make further entries in the history books of the sporting world.
After the successful staging of the EURO 2024, the 2026 World Championships in rhythmic gymnastics will be another highlight in the city of Frankfurt's sporting calendar. Anticipation for the international event is already high and the city is preparing to welcome athletes and fans from all over the world.
