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 per day 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 format for the event will consist of 2 preliminary runs (best of two for ranking), followed by quarter finals and finals for all age groups, except Elite. The Elite group will progress through preliminary runs, quarter finals, semi finals, and finals.
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. The updated ruleset is expected to be published here in the next week.
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. Generally, there will be a morning session and an afternoon session. 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*)
Ninja World Cup Age Groups
Age Group Parameters
World Cup Age Groups are somewhat different from UNAA and FINA, due to the requirement to align with the International format. To the left, the graphic details Age Group versus Birthday range.
Below is a selection tool that will walk you through determining which age group your athlete falls within.
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.
Registration Information
Registration will open on May 6th, 2026. This will be coordinated with UNAA and FINA, so as to allow for a single registration requirement for athletes.
Please read this helpful REGISTRATION GUIDE prior to registering for the event.
All Athletes registering for the Ninja World Cup will need to have a NinjaWorks ID. If you ahve forgotten yours or need to set one up, use the following link for information on how to do so.
If you want to register for the Youth Ninja World Cup only, click here: YOUTH NINJA WORLD CUP
If you want to register for the Adult Ninja World Cup only, click here: ADULT NINJA WORLD CUP
If you want to register for multiple Obstacle Sports Expo Events (Ninja World Cup, UNAA, or FINA events), click here: OSE REGISTRATION
There are 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.
A spectator ticket will be required for all family and friends to enter. Children under 2 yrs old are free. Athlete registration includes their 6 day spectator pass. They will also be sold at the door. Prices will go up on July 10th.