FIG Apparatus World Cup Cottbus 2026

The FIG Apparatus World Cup returns to one of artistic gymnastics' most established stops as Cottbus, Germany hosts the 2026 edition from 19-22 February. A long-standing fixture on the World Cup circuit, Cottbus is renowned for attracting a deep field of apparatus specialists early in the international season.

Event Facts:

• Location: Cottbus, Germany
• Dates: 19-22 February 2026
• Competition: FIG Artistic Gymnastics Apparatus World Cup
• Events: Men's and Women's Apparatus Finals
• Apparatus: Floor, Pommel Horse, Rings, Vault, Parallel Bars, Horizontal Bar, Uneven Bars, Balance Beam
• Streaming: Finals streaming live on Eurovision Sport from 21-22 February

FIG Apparatus World Cup Cottbus 2026 Schedule

The apparatus finals will be streamed live on Eurovision Sport.

All events times listed below are provisional, in local time (CET) and subject to change.

Date & Time	Events
Saturday 21 February 2026 - 14:15	Men's and Women's Apparatus Final I
Sunday 22 February 2026 - 14:15	Men's and Women's Apparatus Final II

What is the FIG Apparatus World Cup?

The FIG Apparatus World Cup series is a global circuit of elite competitions focused exclusively on individual apparatus performances in artistic gymnastics. Unlike World Championships or Olympic Games, there is no all-around or team competition; gymnasts compete only on their specialist events. Each event crowns a winner per apparatus, rewarding specialists with high difficulty and execution scores.

The series is organised annually by the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) and typically runs from February through April, with multiple stops across Europe, Africa and Asia. Athletes earn World Cup ranking points based on their results, which can contribute to qualification pathways and season-long standings.

Cottbus is one of the longest-running events on the circuit and has been a regular host for more than four decades, making it a familiar and respected venue among gymnasts and coaches alike.

Artistic Gymnastics Apparatus

Artistic gymnastics is divided into distinct apparatus for men and women, with each discipline showcasing different combinations of strength, precision, balance and power across their respective events.

Men's Gymnastics Apparatus:

• Floor Exercise: Power, tumbling difficulty and execution
• Pommel Horse: Continuous circular movements demanding rhythm and control
• Still Rings: Strength holds, swings and controlled dismounts
• Vault: Explosive speed and precise landings
• Parallel Bars: Swing elements combined with handstand control
• Horizontal Bar: High-flying release moves and complex combinations

Women's Gymnastics Apparatus:

• Vault: Speed, height and clean execution on a single explosive skill
• Uneven Bars: Transitions, release moves and fluid connections
• Balance Beam: Precision, acrobatics and composure on a narrow apparatus
• Floor Exercise: Tumbling difficulty blended with choreography

Best Gymnasts to Watch in Cottbus

As an apparatus-only competition, Cottbus attracts some of the world's most refined specialists, each targeting medals on their strongest events.

Female Gymnasts to Watch at the Apparatus World Cup

Kaylia Nemour (ALG)

One of the biggest stars in the field, Nemour is entered across all women's apparatus and arrives as the reigning Olympic uneven bars champion. Her exceptional bar difficulty and execution make her a leading medal contender in Cottbus.

Oksana Chusovitina (UZB)

A living legend of the sport, Chusovitina is entered on vault once again. Competing internationally across four decades, her presence alone makes the vault competition unmissable, and she remains capable of challenging much younger rivals on her signature apparatus. In the 2025 World Cup series, she won bronze on Vault in Cottbus, and gold on Vault in Baku.

Emma Fioravanti (ITA)

Italy's Fioravanti is entered on uneven bars and balance beam, where her clean execution and consistency have earned her regular World Cup finals appearances. She was part of the Italian gold medal winning team at the 2025 European Championships. Cottbus provides an early-season opportunity to establish herself among the leading apparatus specialists of 2026.

Male Gymnasts to Watch at the Apparatus World Cup

Artem Dolgopyat (ISR)

One of the headline names on the entry list, Dolgopyat is entered on floor exercise. The 2020 Olympic floor champion is renowned for his explosive tumbling and consistency under pressure, making him one of the top draws of the entire competition.

Artur Davtyan (ARM)

A world-class vault specialist, Davtyan is entered across multiple men's apparatus, with vault as his primary strength. His difficulty level makes him a regular podium threat at World Cup events.

Tin Srbic (CRO)

Entered on horizontal bar, Srbic is one of the most technically refined high bar workers in the field. A former horizontal bars world champion in 2017, he is always a strong contender when hit routines decide medals by fine margins.

Recap: FIG Apparatus World Cup 2025 Cottbus

The 2025 FIG Apparatus World Cup series delivered a strong first chapter of the new Olympic cycle, with consistency across multiple stages proving decisive in the overall standings. In the men's competition, Milad Karimi (KAZ) claimed the series titles on both floor exercise and horizontal bar, while Artur Davtyan (ARM) topped the vault rankings. Hamlet Manukyan (ARM) secured the pommel horse crown, Nikita Simonov (AZE) led the rings standings, and Nazar Chepurnyi (UKR) finished the season as the parallel bars series winner, highlighting the depth and geographical spread of medal contenders.

On the women's side, the series champions reflected an equally international field. Teja Belak (SLO) dominated vault across the season, Lucija Hribar (SLO) topped the uneven bars rankings, and Gréta Mayer (HUN) secured the balance beam title. On floor exercise, Jayla Hang (USA) finished as the overall series winner.

Watch Gymnastics Live on Eurovision Sport

Fans can watch the finals of the FIG Apparatus World Cup Cottbus 2026 live and free on Eurovision Sport, subject to broadcast restrictions.

You can also enjoy more top-level gymnastics coverage, including:

• Artistic Gymnastics World Championships
• Junior Artistic Gymnastics Championships
• FIG Trampoline Gymnastics World Championships
• Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships

Stream world-class gymnastics live, catch up on full replays, and follow the sport year-round on Eurovision Sport.