Next World Weightlifting Championships

2027 IWF World Weightlifting Championships

The 2027 IWF World Weightlifting Championships marks the next global event in the sport, hosted in Yerevan, Armenia. This will be the 92nd men's and 35th women's edition of the Championships — and the first time Armenia has hosted an Olympic sport world championship. Serving as a key qualification tournament for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, it will gather over 600 weightlifters from more than 120 countries :content.

Wondering when is next or how many days until the event? Official dates are expected to align with IWF's calendar and IOC Olympic qualifying windows, likely scheduled in mid‑year. Stay tuned for announcements from the IWF as details emerge.