ScaffChamp powered by Layher has confirmed all 20 teams for its 2026 competition, following nearly five months of registrations and enquiries from around the world.
Organisers said the first 15 teams were confirmed within days of registration opening last September, while the remaining places took longer due to eligibility requirements and strict adherence to the competition’s terms and conditions.
In a LinkedIn post, Oleg Abramov, CMO and PR lead at Layher Baltic, said the selection process was deliberately rigorous to maintain fairness and professionalism.
“This part is tough,” he said, “but it is also what keeps ScaffChamp fair and professional.”
The final line-up includes a record number of new regions. Australia and Peru will make their first appearances, while the United States returns to the competition.
Europe has seen the largest expansion, with new teams confirmed from Scotland and Northern Ireland, the Czech Republic, Switzerland, Greece, and Spain. Returning European teams include Romania, Lithuania, Germany, Poland, Italy, the UK, Ireland, Sweden, and Estonia, which last competed in 2019.
Asia will again be represented by Mongolia, a returning team that has proved popular with spectators in previous editions.
Despite strong interest, no African team will take part in 2026. Organisers said discussions had taken place with teams from the region and expressed hope that Africa would be represented at a future event.
While organisers have confirmed which countries will be represented, individual company names have not yet been released.
With less than 120 days to go, ticket sales are already underway. Capacity is limited due to venue and crowd safety requirements, and organisers have warned that tickets could sell out. Discount codes are expected to be released through event partners in the run-up to the competition.
ScaffChamp has become one of the best-known live skills events in the scaffolding calendar, bringing together international teams to compete on speed, accuracy, and safety under pressure.