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Artistic Gymnastics World Challenge Cup Series 2026: Varna, Bulgaria
The FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Challenge Cup Series 2026 heads to Varna, Bulgaria from 7-10 May 2026, bringing together leading apparatus specialists for the first stop of the year. Fans can watch the finals live on Eurovision Sport (9-10 May), with world-class routines across all apparatus.
Event Facts:
- Location: Varna, Bulgaria
- Dates: 7-10 May 2026
- Series: FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Challenge Cup Series
- Streaming: Finals live on Eurovision Sport (9-10 May)
- Events: Men's and Women's Apparatus Competitions
- Disciplines: Floor, Pommel Horse, Rings, Vault, Parallel Bars, Horizontal Bar, Uneven Bars, Balance Beam
World Challenge Cup Gymnastics Schedule
All sessions listed below are subject to change.
Eurovision Sport will stream Saturday & Sunday's finals sessions live.
| Date | Session |
|---|---|
| Saturday 9 May | Men's Artistic Gymnastics: |
| * Floor Exercise Final | |
| * Pommel Horse Final | |
| * Rings Final | |
| Women's Artistic Gymnastics: | |
| * Vault Final | |
| * Uneven Bars Final | |
| Sunday 10 May | Men's Artistic Gymnastics: |
| * Vault Final | |
| * Parallel Bars Final | |
| * Horizontal Bars Final | |
| Women's Artistic Gymnastics: | |
| * Balance Beam Final | |
| * Floor Exercise Final |
Recap: Varna World Challenge Cup Gymnastics 2025
The 2025 edition of the FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Challenge Cup in Varna delivered a strong opening to the series, with standout performances across both the men's and women's apparatus finals.
In the women's competition, Nola Matthews (USA) was the headline performer, claiming double gold on uneven bars and floor exercise, underlining her strength as one of the top emerging apparatus specialists . Ruby Stacey (GBR) took victory on vault, while Ukraine's Marianna Kiniuk topped the podium on balance beam.
The men's events saw home success for Bulgaria, with Eddie Penev winning floor exercise, while Vietnam's Ngoc Xuan Thien Dang claimed gold on pommel horse. Adem Asil (TUR) delivered on rings to secure the title, alongside victories for Tseng Wei-sheng (TPE) on vault, Ferhat Arican (TUR) on parallel bars, and Robert Tvorogal (LTU) on horizontal bar.
Apparatus World Cup vs World Challenge Cup
The FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Cup Series and the World Challenge Cup Series are both part of the international calendar, but they serve slightly different roles within the sport.
The World Cup Series is the higher-tier circuit. It typically features many of the world's top-ranked gymnasts, including Olympic and World Championship medallists. The 2026 and 2027 Apparatus World Cup series serve as World Championships qualifiers, and the 2028 series is tied to Olympic qualification.
The World Challenge Cup Series is designed to broaden international participation. It focuses on individual apparatus competition only, giving specialists and emerging athletes more opportunities to compete, gain experience, and reach finals on the world stage. While still highly competitive, the World Challenge Cup is generally broader-access and more developmental in purpose, while the Apparatus World Cup carries the current qualification pathway
Best Gymnasts to Watch in Varna
(Based on Nominative Registrations - Final entries are subject to change).
The 2026 Varna World Challenge Cup features Olympic champions, returning Varna medallists, and younger multi-event entrants, with several standout names confirmed on the nominative registration list.
Female Gymnasts to Watch
Marianna Kiniuk (UKR)After taking balance beam gold in Varna 2025, Kiniuk returns with another opportunity to showcase her precision and composure on one of the most technically demanding apparatus in women's gymnastics.
Adelina Ionescu (ROU)A versatile Romanian gymnast entered on all four women's apparatus, Ionescu has built a reputation for consistent all-around performances. Her balance between difficulty and execution makes her one to watch across beam and uneven bars.
Male Gymnasts to Watch
Artem Dolgopyat (ISR)The 2020 Olympic champion on floor exercise headlines the men's field. Entered on floor and vault, Dolgopyat brings world-class difficulty and execution, making him one of the biggest names to watch in Varna.
Max Whitlock (GBR)Whitlock is a three-time Olympic gold medallist across the pommel horse and floor (2016 & 2020), and his return to competition adds major interest to the event. The Olympic champion's precision and experience make him an immediate contender in any field.
Timo Eder (GER)Entered across all six men's apparatus, Eder stands out for his versatility and endurance. Competing on a full programme, he has the potential to reach multiple finals and challenge across different events.
Watch Gymnastics Live on Eurovision Sport
Fans can watch the Artistic Gymnastics World Challenge Cup Series Varna finals live on Eurovision Sport, alongside a wide range of gymnastics coverage available for free (subject to broadcast restrictions).
More gymnastics to stream can be found here including:
- FIG Apparatus World Cup Series 2026
- FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup Series 2026
- FIG Trampoline World Cup Series 2026
- Artistic Gymnastics World Championships 2025
- Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships 2025
Stream live events, full replays, and highlights anytime on Eurovision Sport.