Masters Cup

Open to the World

Bringing together dancers, judges, and audiences from every corner of the world, Masters Cup celebrates the beauty of motion and the power of cultural connection.

Prize money (USD)

$ 116,000 USD

Event Schedule - Masters Cup 2026

A full timetable with rounds and call times will be published closer to the event.

  1. Mon–Tue
    April 6-7
    Training Camp (private lessons and group classes)
  2. Wed
    April 8
    Dance College Events; Youth Latin & Ballroom; Asian Amateur & Professional Divisions
  3. Thu
    April 9
    Rising Star (Amateur & Professional); Dance College Events
  4. Fri
    April 10
    Masters Camp for Junior; Pro-Am Ballroom and Latin; Senior Latin; International Open Amateurs Divisions (Ballroom and Latin)
  5. Sat
    April 11
    Elite Junior; Elite Juvenile; University & International University Events; Teacher & Student Ballroom and Latin (Junior); International Open Professional Divisions ( Ballroom and Latin )
  6. Sun
    April 12
    All Solo Events; Elite Juvenile Couples; International Team Match - Junior & Juvenile
  7. Full round-by-round timetable (soon)

Welcome

To promote deeper exchanges and collaboration between China and the global ballroom dance community, while setting a new benchmark for international ballroom dance events in China, the 2026 Masters Cup Ballroom Dance Beijing Open will be held from April 8-12, 2026, at the iconic Beijing National Indoor Stadium.

Location

Olympic Sports Center Gymnasium, located in the heart of Beijing, is a landmark venue known for hosting world-class sporting and cultural events. Its modern facilities, central location, and grand design create the perfect setting for dancers and spectators from around the world.

 

Closest airport: BEIJING CAPITAL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ( PEK )

Registration & Tickets

Open to the world - entries welcome from all organizations. Registration details and entry forms will be published soon.

  • Youth · Juniors
  • Asian Amateur · Professional - Latin & Ballroom
  • Rising Star (Amateur & Professional)
  • ProAm / Teacher-Student - Latin & Ballroom
  • Senior Latin & Ballroom
  • International Open - Amateur & Professional
  • Visitor tickets (soon)

Spectator tickets will be announced with the full timetable. Visa invitation letters available upon request.

Judges

A distinguished international panel

  • Marcus Hilton
  • Loraine Barry
  • Allan Fletcher
  • Barbara McColl
  • Arunas Bizokas
  • Michael Malitowski
  • Natascha Karabey
  • Caterina Arzenton
  • Maurizio Vescovo
  • Andrea Ghigarelli
  • Lene James
  • Domen Krapez
  • Melia
  • Christopher Short
  • Evgenij Smagin
  • Morena Colagreco
  • Terence Lay
  • Jerry Abrate
  • Marko Ilić
  • Klaus Kongstad
  • Ruslan Aidev
  • Mark Lunn
  • Alessio Potenziani
  • Roselina Doneva
  • Ferdinando Iannaccone
  • …and many more

Announcements

Official posts about the tournament

Masters Cup - Official Broadcast

Playback starts at 04:15. Enjoy the full recording on YouTube.

Contact:

masterscupdance@outlook.com

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