Obstacle Sports Expo 2026 - jULY 11-16TH - fARM sHOW cOMPLEX
The Venue
Located within minutes from the Harrisburg International Airport, Interstate 81 and 83, and the Pennsylvania Turnpike, the Farm Show Complex is an easy drive for visitors coming from any direction.
At the complex, you'll find ample parking at our large onsite lots and our 29 acre park and ride area located off Elmerton Avenue, just minutes from the complex..
Parking is $10 for all events except for during the annual Pennsylvania Farm Show, parking in Farm Show-managed lots is $15 per vehicle, and a free shuttle to the Farm Show Complex is available.
More information about the venue itself can be found at the following link: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/farmshow
Our Event
USA Ninja is proud to be hosting a Ninja World Cup in 2026 from July 13th to 16th, as part of the Obstacle Sports Expo in Harrisburg, PA. Athletes from around the world will compete in a head-to-head racing format for the chance to podium in their divisions and be awarded the title of Champion!
The current Ninja Speed Course ruleset, published by World Obstacle and used for both our World Cup in 2023 and US Nationals in 2024 is currently being reviewed by the World Obstacle Ninja Standing Committee. As we get closer to the event, we anticipate several updates to that ruleset and will publish a link to them here.
In the interim, you can find the current Speed Course ruleset here: Ninja Speed Competition Rules
Ninja World Cup Schedule
The Ninja World Cup will be held from July 13th to July 16th.
The schedule shown to the left shows the age group breakdowns and the days that they will be occur. Specific wave start times will be published as we get closer to the event and final deconfliction occurs between stakeholders.
For the most current full OSE schedule, use the following link:
Qualifications
Athletes do need to qualify for the Ninja World Cup. In order to qualify for the event, the athlete must have qualified for one of the following:
International Qualifications
Qualification to the championships for UNAA, FINA, WNL, NSC
OR
A named member of a National Team (Ninja, Pentathlon, OCR100)
National (USA) Qualifications
UNAA Championships (2026)
FINA Championships (2026)
WNL Tier 1 and Tier 2 Championships (2026)
NSC Championships (2026)
NSC Youth Championships (2025)
State/ Regional/ Series Qualifications
Podium Finishers at respective finals (1st through 3rd Place)
Examples include finals for WNA, TNL, NENA, NCNS, CNL, NCL* (Advanced/Pro only*)
Age Group Definitions
Below, you will find the Age Group Definitions for the Ninja World Cup.
Age Group Age Definition
Kids (6-7) Age Day of Event
Kids (8-9) Age Day of Event
Youth (10-11) Age Day of Event
Youth (12-13) Age Day of Event
Youth (14-15) Age Day of Event
Junior (16-19) Age on 12/31/2026
Senior (20-39) Age on 12/31/2026
Elite (15+) Age on 12/31/2026
Masters (40+) Age on 12/31/2026
Veterans (50+) Age on 12/31/2026
Legends (60+) Age on 12/31/2026
Registration Information
Registration will tentatively be opened towards the end of May, 2026. This will be coordinated with UNAA and FINA, so as to allow for a single registration requirement for athletes.
This will also allow for the majority of athletes to have competed and qualified through the various leagues and series events.
There will also be a range of options for spectators wishing to attend, from single day options to multi-day packs, designed to provide the maximum flexibility and best value possible for athlete entourage.
Lodging Information
Below you will find a list of Lodging Options that have coordinated with the Obstacle Sports Expo for discounted rates during the event. Using the links provided will take you directly to the affiliated booking pages.