British Boulder Championships
The British Boulder Championships (BBCs) is one of the highlights of the UK's competition season, where the country's best boulderers battle it for this prestigious crown. The 2026 edition of the event will take place at Depot Climbing Centre, Trafford on the 24 & 25 January 2026.
Categories: Senior (17+) and U17 (Youth B - YOB 2011 and 2010). Please note that the senior male registration is now full.
Registration: Click here. If you are an athlete that is a member of Mountaineering Scotland or Mountaineering Ireland who has not yet registered on the results service. Please email zoe@thebmc.co.uk to set up an account.
Spectator tickets: Tickets are available for the semi-finals and final rounds starting from just £14 for BMC members. Click here to purchase tickets for the semi-finals and here for the finals.
WATCH THE BMC BRITISH BOULDER CHAMPIONSHIPS LIVE ON YOUTUBE
The BMC British Boulder Championship is BACK for 2026! Watch the best boulderers in Britain battle it out in the semi-final and final rounds, live from Depot Manchester on Sunday 25 January. Who will be crowned the 2026 Champion?
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Fee: £70
Registration Opens: 4 December 2025
Registration Closes: 9 January 2026
All competitors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by one parent/guardian only.
Late entries will not be accepted.
To enter you must complete our online booking form, with successful payment, by the entry deadline. Forms without payment will NOT be accepted.
All competitors MUST be a current member of the BMC, Mountaineering Scotland or Mountaineering Ireland to enter.
Dates: Confirmed as 24 and 25 January 2026.
Location: Depot Climbing Centre, Trafford.
JOIN: Become a member of the BMC
If you haven’t used the online booking system before, then you will need to create an account to log in. Click here to register
Anyone under the age of 18 is encouraged to be visit the Depot to be signed off as an unsupervised climber.
By registering for this event you are acknowledging the BMC Participation Statement:
Climbing, hill walking and mountaineering can provide life-long physical, social and mental health benefits through exercise and adventure in amazing environments. The BMC recognises these activities involve a risk of personal injury or death. Participants should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions and involvement.
It is important to read the rules for this event.
DOWNLOAD: BBC's Rules
DOWNLOAD: BBCs Addendum to the Rules
DOWNLOAD: BMC Competitions Appeals Form
If you cancel your entry to the competition - you will not be entitled to a refund.
If the competition is cancelled due to an unforeseen circumstance - you will be entitled to a full refund.
2024 Snapshot
2023 Snapshot
Championship Partners
British Bouldering Championship Results
DOWNLOAD: Full 2024 results
DOWNLOAD: Full 2023 results
DOWNLOAD: Full 2022 results
DOWNLOAD: Full 2021 results