Adrianna Sułek-Schubert with the official mascot of the WIC Kujawy Pomorze 26 (
Radoslaw Jozwiak)
Starting from Monday 27 October, fans can buy tickets for the World Athletics Indoor Championships Kujawy Pomorze 26 - and they'll have to act fast, because the world's greatest athletes will be competing there.
Pole vault superstar Mondo Duplantis is among the standout athletes to have already announced an intention to compete at the championships, which will be held from 20-22 March 2026. Duplantis, the world and Olympic champion, set his first of 14 world records at the Kujawsko-Pomorska Arena in Toruń.
With less than half a year to go, we’re well on track — and we’re preparing plenty of surprises for both athletes and fans,” said Piotr Całbecki, Marshal of the Kujawy Pomorze Region. "We want the world of athletics to once again see that events in Kujawy Pomorze are truly something special. After all, we’ve already hosted quite a few major competitions in recent years."
As the 150-day milestone approaches in the countdown to the championships, it has also been revealed that Polish combined events star Adrianna Sułek-Schubert will be one of the event's official ambassadors.
The 2022 world indoor pentathlon silver medallist says that as an ambassador, she plans to inspire the next generation of athletes while championing healthy living and sustainability.
“I’ll be visiting schools to promote the championships and to encourage children to lead active, healthy lives,” she explains. “I also want to raise awareness about protecting the environment and using reusable containers. I’m truly excited that these championships will take place in our beautiful Kujawy Pomorze Region. I’m counting on the incredible support of our fans — and I’ll be fighting for a medal on my home turf.”
Ticket sales for the World Athletics Indoor Championships Kujawy Pomorze 2026 open to the public on Monday 27 October, while volunteer registration closes the week before. More than 700 people have already applied to join the volunteer team — and not just from Poland.
“That’s actually more than we need, but that doesn’t mean there’s no room for more!” says Całbecki. “Anyone who applies in the next few days still has a chance to take part in an unforgettable experience, helping to organise one of the world’s top athletics events.”
Fans eager to witness world-class competition up close will be able to purchase tickets in two phases.
“The first phase begins on 27 October, and the second will launch early next year,” explains Krzysztof Wolsztyński, Vice President of the Polish Athletics Association. “We’re working hard to make as many tickets available as possible so that fans from the Kujawy Pomorze Region — and from across Poland and beyond — can be part of this historic occasion. We’re confident we can prepare about 3000 tickets per session.”
Fans who register early at www.wickujawypomorze26.com and sign up as World Athletics subscribers will gain exclusive access to the pre-sale.
During Thursday’s press conference, organisers also unveiled the official mascot of the championships — a goose, one of the beloved symbols of the Kujawy Pomorze Region. The goose embodies the spirit of competition, local heritage, and the values of athletics.
“Our region is famous for its traditional goose dishes and the annual Goose Festival, which takes place on 10–11 November in Przysiek near Toruń,” says Całbecki. “So the choice of mascot came naturally — but now it needs a name! We’re launching a contest to name our goose, and the winner will receive two tickets for a session of their choice at the championships. It’s definitely worth joining in!”
Details of the naming contest are available on the official championship website and the event’s social media channels.
