16 April 2026
Over 1 million in prize money 2026
World Climbing, aka IFSC, comes with good news. โThe gross total is set to exceed โฌ1 million, marking a significant milestone for the organisation.
The increase more than doubles the โฌ374,400 distributed in 2024, underlining the continued growth of Climbing and the shared commitment to supporting athletes at the highest level.
For the 2026 season, each individual medal event will offer โฌ20,000 in prize money, a substantial increase from โฌ11,700 in 2024. The overall winners will be awarded โฌ9,000โ
Below the amount for each World Cup in 2026:
1st place: 30% or โฌ 6,000
2nd place: 20% or โฌ 4,000
3rd place: 14% or โฌ 2,800
4th place: 10% or โฌ 2,000
5th place: 8% or โฌ 1,600
6th place: 7% or โฌ 1,400
7th place: 6% or โฌ 1,200
8th place: 5% or โฌ 1,000
For the 2026 season, each individual medal event will offer โฌ20,000 in prize money, a substantial increase from โฌ11,700 in 2024. The overall winners will be awarded โฌ9,000โ
Below the amount for each World Cup in 2026:
1st place: 30% or โฌ 6,000
2nd place: 20% or โฌ 4,000
3rd place: 14% or โฌ 2,800
4th place: 10% or โฌ 2,000
5th place: 8% or โฌ 1,600
6th place: 7% or โฌ 1,400
7th place: 6% or โฌ 1,200
8th place: 5% or โฌ 1,000
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Jorge Diaz-Rullo reports on Instagram that he has made the first ascent of Cafe Colombia in Margalef. At 27, heโs already stacked four 9b+ sends and now heโs adโฆ
26 January 2026
Sean Bailey FAโs Duality of Man (9c)
Sean Bailey reports on Instagram that he has done the first ascent of Duality of Man (9c) in Dry Canyon. โ After four total years and three seasons of climbing,โฆ
23 March 2026
Jorge Diaz-Rullo proposes 9c for Cafรฉ Colombia
Jorge Diaz-Rullo elaborates on the reasons for him to suggest 9c for Cafรฉ Colombia on Instagram, which he took down last week after projecting it for 240 sessioโฆ
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Jorge Diaz-Rullo reports on Instagram that he has made the first ascent of Cafe Colombia in Margalef. At 27, heโs already stacked four 9b+ sends and now heโs adโฆ
16 March 2026
Ondra flashes 3*8C in two weeks
โI stopped focusing on competition bouldering after last yearโs World Cup in Prague, partly because I can already feel it on my body, especially in my shoulders. The modern competition style, with a lot of jumping from one hold to another, is very demanding for the shoulders.
Outdoor bouldering isโฆ
26 January 2026
Sean Bailey FAโs Duality of Man (9c)
Sean Bailey reports on Instagram that he has done the first ascent of Duality of Man (9c) in Dry Canyon. โ After four total years and three seasons of climbing,โฆ
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Jorge Diaz-Rullo reports on Instagram that he has made the first ascent of Cafe Colombia in Margalef. At 27, heโs already stacked four 9b+ sends and now heโs adโฆ
16 March 2026
Ondra flashes 3*8C in two weeks
โI stopped focusing on competition bouldering after last yearโs World Cup in Prague, partly because I can already feel it on my body, especially in my shoulders. The modern competition style, with a lot of jumping from one hold to another, is very demanding for the shoulders.
Outdoor bouldering isโฆ
26 January 2026
Sean Bailey FAโs Duality of Man (9c)
Sean Bailey reports on Instagram that he has done the first ascent of Duality of Man (9c) in Dry Canyon. โ After four total years and three seasons of climbing,โฆ