Turnier der Meister Cottbus (FIG World Cup)

Artistic Gymnastics at the Highest Level in Lusatia

When the stars of artistic gymnastics flock to the Lausitz Arena in February, Cottbus becomes a world capital of artistic gymnastics for four days. The Turnier der Meister has been held without interruption since 1979 and is one of Europe's oldest continuous gymnastics events. Since the mid-2000s, Cottbus has been an official FIG World Cup venue – a status confirmed by the world federation until at least 2028.

49th Edition 2026 — Women and Men on 10 Apparatus

Men compete on six apparatus: floor, pommel horse, rings, vault, parallel bars, horizontal bar. Women on four: vault, uneven bars, balance beam, floor. The competition lasts four days: Thursday and Friday qualifications, Saturday and Sunday apparatus finals. Closing ceremony on Sunday evening. 145 athletes from 39 nations are expected in 2026 — many of them Olympic medalists.

Location: Lausitz Arena

With seating for 4,500 spectators, the Lausitz Arena is a spacious competition venue. It is located on the outskirts of Cottbus, easily accessible by car via the A15. The atmosphere on the final days is legendary: international fans, a lot of German and Russian in the stands, standing ovations for every successful vault.

Cottbus, the Sporting Gateway to Lusatia

Cottbus, an independent city in southern Brandenburg near the Polish border, is a city of sports and higher education: SC Cottbus (gymnastics), FC Energie Cottbus (football), BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg. The Turnier der Meister is pure city marketing — and a must-attend event for every gymnastics fan.