Host Cities Confirmed for Upcoming Grand Prix Events on the Road to LA 2028

The international Taekwondo calendar has set its course for the upcoming editions of the Grand Prix series — a sequence of tournaments that serve as part of the Olympic qualification system ahead of the Los Angeles 2028 Games.

Grand Prix 2026

The 2026 season will include three main stops:

Grand Prix 1: Rome, Italy
Grand Prix 2: Muju, Korea
Grand Prix 3: Paris, France

The season will conclude with the Grand Final and Gala Awards in Astana, Kazakhstan.

Grand Prix 2027

Looking ahead to the following year, the confirmed lineup includes:

Grand Prix 1: Rome, Italy
Grand Prix 2: Paris, France
Grand Prix 3: Manchester, United Kingdom
Grand Final + Gala Awards: Taian, China

Muju and the Challenge Series

In addition to hosting a Grand Prix in 2026, Muju will also serve as the venue for the Grand Prix Challenge 3 in 2027 — a tournament aimed at broadening qualification access under the revised Olympic ranking system.

A Global Competitive Framework

The confirmed cities reflect the continued geographic spread of the Grand Prix circuit, which offers athletes from across continents an opportunity to compete within the current qualification structure.

MASTKD Editorial Note:

As a specialized news outlet, we will continue to report on all official events on the global Taekwondo calendar. However, we deeply regret that institutions such as World Taekwondo and PATU have yet to respond to our formal requests regarding multiple cases of abuse made public in recent months. MASTKD remains committed to standing with victims and demanding transparency, while supporting the athletes who train and compete with discipline and dedication.