The dates and the broadcast
The 2026 World Cadet, Junior & U21 Championships are scheduled in Bielsko-Biała, Poland, from 14 to 18 October. In its 6 October announcement, the World Karate Federation said the entire competition would be streamed live and free on its official YouTube channel, from eliminations to medal bouts. This is a viewing guide published on 15 October, not a report of results from sessions still to be completed.
Where to start watching
Use the official broadcast announcement linked below to reach the WKF channel. Check the date, category and tatami named in each stream rather than assuming the first video is the event you want. A useful way into a large championship is to choose one category and follow its progression. Before sharing a result, check the official competition information: a replay, a live stream and a completed result serve different purposes.
Today’s programme also looks beyond competition
The WKF Women’s Sport Commission has announced a two-hour conference for 15 October at 11:00, local time, at the Szyndzielnia Hotel in Bielsko-Biała. Its theme is women shaping karate’s future, with perspectives from competition, refereeing and sport leadership. The federation’s notice includes registration information. This is the announced programme; we are not presenting attendance, conclusions or speeches as events that have already happened.
Make room for more than a medal table
For a viewer, following an early round can offer a different experience from watching only a final. Choose an athlete or category, note what you want to understand and return to the official coverage. Likewise, the conference offers a reminder that a sport includes paths beyond competing. Check the organisers’ latest notices for schedule or access changes before making plans.