Citywall at World Climbing Koper 2026

Celebrating 30 Editions of World-Class Climbing in Slovenia

On 4–5 September 2026, Koper will once again become the centre of the international climbing community as the world’s leading athletes gather for World Climbing Series Koper 2026.

For Slovenia, this will be much more than another competition. The 2026 event marks the 30th Slovenian World Series competition in Lead climbing — a milestone that reflects three decades of competition, development and an extraordinary climbing culture.

As a Slovenian climbing wall manufacturer and official sponsor of World Climbing Koper 2026, Citywall is proud to be part of this celebration.

From Kranj to Koper: 30 Editions of Climbing History

Slovenia has a remarkable history in international competition climbing.

For 25 editions, Kranj hosted Slovenia’s legendary Lead World Cup. In 2022, the event moved to the coast, where Koper took over as host.

On 4 and 5 September, the outdoor competition wall at Plus Climbing Koper will host the event for the fifth time — completing the journey to the historic 30th Slovenian edition. The competition is organised by the Alpine Association of Slovenia / Planinska zveza Slovenije, while Zavod za šport Mestne občine Koper and Plus Climbing Koper are among the event’s co-organisers.

Together with the City of Koper, sponsors, partners, athletes, volunteers and Slovenia’s passionate climbing community, they have helped establish Koper as an important destination on the international climbing calendar.

Slovenian Climbing at Its Best

Few countries have had an impact on modern competition climbing comparable to Slovenia. And in Koper, the home crowd will once again have the opportunity to support some of the strongest Slovenian athletes.

At the centre of attention will be Janja Garnbret, two-time Olympic champion, ten-time World Champion and holder of 50 World Cup victories. She will be joined by a powerful Slovenian line-up that includes Rosa Rekar, current World Championship silver medallist in Lead, two-time Olympian Mia Krampl, Lučka Rakovec, Olympian and World Cup winner Luka Potočar, and other members of the Slovenian national climbing team.

The numbers tell an impressive story. Across Slovenia’s home World Cup competitions, Slovenian athletes have collected 35 podium finishes, including 14 victories.

Those victories belong to some of the biggest names in Slovenian climbing history, including Janja Garnbret, Mina Markovič, Maja Vidmar, Martina Čufar, Klemen Bečan and Luka Potočar. The 30th edition is therefore not only about today’s athletes. It is a celebration of the generations that built Slovenian competition climbing.

Built in Slovenia. Connected to the Global Climbing Community.

Citywall’s roots are in the same climbing environment that has produced world-class Slovenian athletes, route setters, coaches and climbing professionals. For three decades, we have been designing, engineering, manufacturing and installing climbing walls and complete climbing solutions for projects in Slovenia and around the world.

From Lead climbing walls and bouldering gyms to training walls, adjustable boards, safety flooring, climbing holds, macros and volumes, our work is focused on creating spaces where climbing can develop.

Through Citywall and our climbing brands, including Illusion, Infinity and Climb1, we work with climbing gyms, route setters, architects, investors and climbing professionals internationally.

Being part of World Climbing Koper therefore has a special meaning. It brings together two things deeply connected to our identity:

Slovenian climbing expertise and the global climbing community.

More Than a Competition

World Climbing Koper has become one of Slovenia’s major summer sporting events, combining elite competition with a programme for young climbers, families and climbing fans.

Friday, 4 September will feature the Lead qualifications and semi-finals, while the competition reaches its peak on Saturday, 5 September with the finals from 20:00.

The World Climbing weekend coincides with Altroke Sladka Istra, bringing sport, tourism and local experiences together in Koper and Slovenian Istria.

See You at World Climbing Koper 2026

Thirty Slovenian World Series competitions represent thousands of routes, moves, athletes, spectators and moments that have shaped the country’s climbing history.

World Climbing Series Koper 2026
4–5 September 2026
Plus Climbing Koper
Koper, Slovenia