January 31, 2026 – Teams confirm interest to participate via online form

February 10, 2026 – LOC confirms team participation /

non-participation and distribute Final Entry Forms

February 24, 2026 – Teams: payment of participation fee and submission of Final Entry

April 3, 2026 – Teams arrivals and official Opening Ceremony

April 4, 2026 – Game day

April 5, 2026 – Game day and closing ceremony

April 6, 2026 – Departure day

IPCHH EDU DAY – Coaching Education Program

Arrival: April 2, 2026

Preliminary Schedule:

09:00 – 12:30 – Theoretical Session
12:30 – 13:30 – Lunch
14:00 – 16:00 – Practical Session / Friendly Match

Schedule 2026

Competition System

Maximum number of teams: 12; minimum number: 6.
In case of higher demand, teams will be placed on a waiting list (first come, first served principle).
Group stage matches: April 4, 2026.
Placement matches: April 5, 2026.

The final competition format will be determined based on the number of registered teams. Group allocation will be decided during the ceremonial draw at the opening ceremony. The organizer reserves the right to make one group adjustment.

Referee

Each participating team is required to nominate one referee.

Nomination requirements:

the referee must officiate in the team’s domestic competition (any level),
this must be confirmed by the respective national federation governing Powerchair Hockey,
the referee cannot be an active player in the tournament.

The organizer reserves the right to request a change of the nominated referee.

Catering

Breakfast: continental breakfast served at the hotel
Lunch: baguette-style meals
Dinner: served at the hotel (except arrival day)

The opening and closing dinners will take place at the Parkhotel banquet hall.

Important notes:

Dietary restrictions must be stated in the Entry Form.
Beverages are not provided or covered by the organizer during the event.
Beverages can be purchased at all official tournament venues.

Environmental Sustainability

We kindly encourage all participants to support environmentally sustainable practices. Tap water is safe to drink at all venues; therefore, we recommend bringing your own reusable water bottle.

Opening ceremony and closing ceremony

The official opening ceremony of the Pilsen Powerchair Open 2026 will be held in the

Big Hall of Parkhotel Pilsen, a fully accessible congress venue with a total area

of 1,000 m².

Opening Ceremony Program

cultural program,
official opening dinner for all participants,
ceremonial draw and team presentations.

The closing ceremony will take place at the same venue after the conclusion of the competition and will include:

Official announcement of final standings,
Presentation of individual awards,
Presentation of team awards,
Closing Gala Dinner.

The Closing Ceremony will serve as the formal conclusion of the tournament and a celebration of sporting performance, fair play, and friendship within Powerchair Hockey.

Transportation

LOC does not provide transportation during the tournament. Specific transportation requests must be indicated in the Entry form and will be handled individually. The organizer reserves the right to charge additional fees. Transportation from the closing ceremony will be provided by LOC if requested in advance.