Intercontinental Massage Championship

Intercontinental Massage Championship is a massage championship and competition taking place from 14 December to 20 December 2026 in Athens, Greece. A key 2026 date in the massage calendar, the Intercontinental Massage Championship brings together massage therapists, bodyworkers, sports and holistic therapists from across the World Massage Federation's global network for competition, education and networking.

Hosted in Athens and run by the World Massage Federation, the championship sees competitors go head to head across a range of massage disciplines in front of expert international judges. The Federation reports a network of around 30,000 members across 80 countries and 1,000 affiliated schools, making this one of the most internationally connected massage competitions on the calendar.

What to expect at the Intercontinental Massage Championship

• International massage competition rounds across multiple categories
• Expert judging from the World Massage Federation network
• Education, demonstrations and technique sharing
• Networking with therapists from around the world

Why attend the Intercontinental Massage Championship?

• 80 countries represented in the World Massage Federation network
• 30,000 members in the global federation
• Around 15 years of operating history

Who should attend

The Intercontinental Massage Championship is aimed at massage therapists, bodyworkers, sports and holistic therapists who want to compete, benchmark their skills against international peers, learn and connect. Whether you are competing or spectating, it is a valuable date to have in your 2026 diary.

About the organiser

The championship is organised by the World Massage Federation, an accredited international body based in Thessaloniki, Greece. Held in Athens, it is a professionally run massage championship for the global bodywork community. Please check the official website for the venue, categories and entry details.