🌍 OFFICIALS & CALENDARS • INTERNATIONAL 2026

International competitions 2026:
all the dates, major events and what to follow

The 2026 season is not only played in France. Between Europe, the World and the youth circuits, the international fixtures shape the world hierarchy. Here is the most complete guide to follow or aim for the international level. (see link 8) (see link 13) (see link 10)

Triplette World Championships European Championships CSIT & youth circuits

What to know about the 2026 international calendar

The international pétanque circuit in 2026 includes team, individual, junior and youth competitions. From the European championships to the world championships, taking in the multi-nation events, the year is busy and strategic for players who want to compete against the world elite. (see link 8) (see link 13)

🌍 Quick reminder: for exact dates, venues and favourites, always check the official FIPJP links and the announcements of the national federations. (see link 8)

1 Triplette World Championships 2026

One of the major events of the year: the **Pétanque World Championship – Triplette**. The best male and female players on the planet compete there in an atmosphere of the very highest level. (see link 8)

17–21 September 2026 — Men’s Triplette World Championships — Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia). (see link 8)

A World Championship is the supreme confrontation of nations. For many teams, it is the goal of the season.

(see link 8)

2 European Championships 2026

Another essential milestone: the **European Pétanque Championships**. They take place across different categories, seniors, juniors and events by official disciplines recognised by the European Confederation. (see link 13)

18–21 June 2026 — European Individual & Doubles Championships — Lorca (Spain). (see link 13)
03–06 October 2026 — EC Triplets & Precision Shooting Juniors/Hopefuls — Athens (Greece). (see link 13)
08–11 October 2026 — EC Triplets & Precision Shooting Women — Athens (Greece). (see link 13)
05–08 November 2026 — European Cup — Sin-le-Noble (France). (see link 13)

🏆 The European Championships are often a good springboard for the World Championships: they make it possible to gauge the forces present and the emerging young talents. (see link 13)

3 Other international events to follow

In addition to the world and European championships, several international competitions deserve your attention:

23–27 September 2026 — CSIT Petanque Championships — Budva (Montenegro). (see link 10)
03–08 July 2026 — 65th Mondial La Marseillaise à pétanque — Marseille (France), one of the most prestigious open international competitions. (see link 2)

📌 PETANQUELAND tip: the Mondial La Marseillaise is not an official “international federal” competition, but it often attracts players from all over the world — a real test before the major events! (see link 2)

4 How to plan your international year

To optimise your 2026 season:

Global calendar : first note the world and European championships (September + October).
Preparation : use events like the Mondial La Marseillaise to gauge yourself before September.
National team : if you play internationally, check the selections and qualifying phase dates with your federation.

⚠️ Ne confonds pas “épreuves internationales amateurs ouvertes” et “championnats officiels FIPJP” : les premiers peuvent être un bon entraînement ; les seconds sont la référence mondiale. (voir lien 8)

FAQ 5 frequent international questions 2026

1) When do the 2026 Pétanque World Championships take place?

The senior Triplet World Championships take place from 17 to 21 September 2026 in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia). (see link 8)

2) Where are the 2026 European Championships?

They take place in Lorca (Spain) in June and in Athens (Greece) in October for different categories. (see link 13)

3) What are the CSIT Petanque Championships?

An open multi-nation competition, scheduled from 23 to 27 September 2026 in Budva (Montenegro). (see link 10)

4) Is the Mondial La Marseillaise official?

It is a prestigious international tournament but not an official FIPJP event, closely followed by players from all over the world. (see link 2)

5) How to follow these events?

Check the official websites and pages of the FIPJP and the European Pétanque Confederation, which publish the full calendars. (see link 8) (see link 13)

💡 PETANQUELAND tip: create a shared calendar (Google/Apple) with these international dates, then add the national dates — you will have a complete overview of your season.

🔻 Sources — Links (copy-paste)

Link 8: https://bouloddo.com/en/xipblog/post/770_2026-french-national-petanque-team-calendar-all-official-events.html
Link 13: https://cep-petanque.com/calendar-fr.html
Link 10: https://www.csit.sport/currently/calendar/csit-petanque-championships-2025
Link 2: https://mondiallamarseillaiseapetanque.com/

International competitions 2026: all the dates, major events and what to follow