Brno to host the world climbing championship in 2027

Brno will welcome the world’s top climbers in 2027 as it hosts the World Climbing Championship, the largest event of its kind ever held in Czechia. The newly built Arena Brno will set the stage for competitions in speed, bouldering, lead, and paraclimbing, with more than 7,000 spectators expected. The championship will also serve as a qualifier for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Adam Ondra, local hero and four-time world champion, played a key role in securing the event. "It felt like a dream," he said, as Czechia’s successful bid triumphed over China at the IFSC congress.