Europe’s Rising Judo Stars Set For the West Midlands
May 20, 2025
Get ready as the next generation of judo champions take centre stage!
British Judo is thrilled to welcome back one of the premier events on the international junior calendar — the Junior European Cup 2025 — taking place at the Walsall Sports Centre, University of Wolverhampton from 26–27 July 2025.
This action-packed weekend will see the very best under-21 judoka from across Europe once again compete for continental glory, with Olympic dreams in their sights.
The Junior European Cup isn’t just another tournament — it’s a proving ground for the next generation of elite judo athletes with an incredible opportunity to represent their country on home-soil. Many of today’s Olympic and World Championship medallists first made their mark on this very stage.
From breathtaking throws to edge-of-your-seat groundwork, expect high-level action, fierce competition, and an electric atmosphere as young stars battle for the podium in front of a passionate British crowd.
Entries are now open for judoka and coaches to register for this European Judo Union (EJU) event. As this is an international competition, the registration process is different to domestic events.
Entry Deadlines:
Visa form:
Friday, July 11th, 2025
Hotel Reservation:
Friday, July 04th, 2025
Hotel payment:
Friday, July 04th, 2025
JUDOBASE Registration:
Friday, July 11th 2025
Travel details:
Friday, July 11th, 2025
Click here to download the event outlines
Entry closes on Friday 11th July – no late entries will be accepted
A three-day training camp will take place at the British Judo National Training Centre and is open to all fighters that will include two Men and Women’s sessions per day on Monday and Tuesday and a joint single session on Wednesday morning.
If you have any questions regarding event entry, hotel reservations or the training camp, please contact events@britishjudo.org.uk
Ticketing Information
We would love to see the stands packed with British support for the weekend. Come and cheer on GB Judo with tickets available from just £5.00 and witness the stars of tomorrow, today.
Click here to purchase tickets
Volunteer Opportunities
We are now recruiting volunteers to help us deliver an unforgettable event this July.
Event Schedule:
Thursday 24 July: Venue Set-Up
Friday 25 July: Continued Set-Up, Athlete Arrivals & Accreditation
Saturday 26 July: Competition Day 1
Sunday 27 July: Competition Day 2
Volunteer Roles Available:
Camera Operators: Support the referee team by operating replay cameras and contributing to the live stream coverage.
Ceremony Assistance: Support the medal ceremonies to ensure smooth running of the medal presentations and athlete marshalling.
General Event Support: Helping with logistics, athlete guidance, and ad-hoc tasks throughout the event.
If you’re enthusiastic, reliable, and want to be involved in a dynamic sporting event, we’d love to have you on the team. No prior experience is necessary — training will be provided on-site.
The deadline for applications will be Friday 4 July 2025
