7
Nov
Open Dutch Nationals Powerlifting 2026
7 to 8 November 2026 · Tilburg, the Netherlands · Classic
Powerlifting meets
The calendar for lifters in the Netherlands: KNKF meets (the Dutch powerlifting federation) and Dutch Nationals, plus the big international championships of the EPF and IPF. Ready for your first platform? Below you can read how to sign up. By year: competitions 2026 and competitions 2027.
In the Netherlands
14
Nov
Beginner Meet Atlas 2026
14 to 15 November 2026 · Nijmegen, the Netherlands · Classic
28
Nov
Lichtstad Cup 2026
28 to 29 November 2026 · Eindhoven, the Netherlands · Classic + equipped
12
Dec
Sectievergadering KNKF – Sectie Powerlifting 2026
12 December 2026 · Son en Breugel, the Netherlands · Classic
19
Dec
Open Powerlift Cup 2026
19 December 2026 · Eindhoven, the Netherlands · Classic
20
Dec
Open Dutch Nationals Bench Press 2026
20 December 2026 · Eindhoven, the Netherlands · Bench press
20
Dec
Open Bankdruk Cup (december 2026)
20 December 2026 · Eindhoven, the Netherlands · Bench press
16
Jan
Dutch Nationals Teams Powerlifting 2027
16 to 17 January 2027 · Eindhoven, the Netherlands · Classic
16
Jan
Sub-Juniors Dutch Nationals Powerlifting 2027
16 to 17 January 2027 · Eindhoven, the Netherlands · Classic
14
Feb
Sub-Juniors, Juniors and Masters Dutch Nationals Bench Press 2027
14 February 2027 · Bench press
14
Feb
Open Bankdruk Cup (februari 2027)
14 February 2027 · Bench press
20
Feb
Open Powerlift Cup Q1 2027
20 to 21 February 2027 · Classic
20
Feb
Northside Barbell Cup 2027
20 to 21 February 2027 · Groningen, the Netherlands · Classic
20
Mar
Beginner Meet Q1 2027
20 to 21 March 2027 · Classic
10
Apr
NSK Powerlifting 2027
10 to 11 April 2027 · Classic
1
May
Athletix Cup 2027
1 to 2 May 2027 · Breda, the Netherlands · Classic + equipped
1
May
Open Powerlift Cup Q2 2027 (equipped)
1 to 2 May 2027 · Breda, the Netherlands · Classic + equipped
29
May
Juniors Dutch Nationals Powerlifting 2027
29 to 30 May 2027 · Eindhoven, the Netherlands · Classic
12
Jun
Beginner Meet Q2 2027
12 June 2027 · Classic
13
Jun
Masters Dutch Nationals Powerlifting 2027
13 June 2027 · Classic
3
Jul
RK Noord 2027
3 to 4 July 2027 · Classic
10
Jul
RK Zuid 2027
10 to 11 July 2027 · Classic
International
9
Nov
IPF World Championships Open Equipped 2026
9 to 15 November 2026 · Istanbul, Turkiye · Equipped
21
Nov
IPF: SBD Sheffield – Classic Powerlifting 2026
21 November 2026 · Sheffield, United Kingdom · Classic
26
Nov
IPF: FISU World Championships Powerlifting 2026
26 to 30 November 2026 · Sharjah, UAE · Classic
3
Dec
European Championships Classic Sub-Juniors, Juniors and SOI 2026
3 to 13 December 2026 · Krajnska Gora, Slovenia · Classic
31
Jan
European Championships Masters Classic 2027
31 January to 7 February 2027 · Malta · Classic
8
Mar
European Championships Open Classic 2027
8 to 14 March 2027 · Malmö, Sweden · Classic
14
Apr
EPF: European Sub-Junior & SOI Classic Powerlifting Championship 2027
14 to 19 April 2027 · Pilsen, Czechia · Classic
30
Apr
European Championships Equipped (open, Juniors, Sub-Juniors, masters) 2027
30 April to 9 May 2027 · Haugesund, Norway · Equipped
13
May
IPF World Championships Classic and Equipped Bench Press 2027
13 to 23 May 2027 · Istanbul, Turkiye · Bench press
4
Jun
IPF World Championships Classic Open Powerlifting 2027
4 to 12 June 2027 · Sun City, South Africa · Classic
24
Jul
EPF: EUSA Classic Powerlifting Championship 2027
24 to 27 July 2027 · Split, Croatia · Classic
2
Sep
IPF World Championships Classic Sub-Juniors and Juniors 2027
2 to 11 September 2027 · Druskininkai, Lithiania · Classic
18
Sep
European Championships Bench Press (classic and equipped) 2027
18 to 26 September 2027 · Batumi, Georgia · Bench press
7
Oct
IPF World Championships Masters 2027 (classic and equipped)
7 to 16 October 2027 · St. John's, Canada · Classic + equipped
26
Oct
IPF: World University Cup 2027
26 to 30 October 2027 · Potchefstroom, South Africa · Classic
4
Nov
IPF World Championships Equipped Sub-Juniors, Juniors and Open 2027
4 to 13 November 2027 · Kitakyushu, Japan · Equipped
20
Nov
IPF: SBD Sheffield – Classic Powerlifting 2027
20 November 2027 · Sheffield, United Kingdom · Classic
6
Dec
European Championships Classic Juniors 2027
6 to 12 December 2027 · Druskininkai, Lithuania · Classic
Your first meet
How to get on the platform
- Join the KNKF (the Dutch powerlifting federation) via the members’ portal and choose Powerlifting. For a novice meet, a novice meet membership is enough.
- Do the free e-learning from the Dutch Doping Authority (Bronze). It’s mandatory.
- Pick a novice meet on the KNKF calendar. There are no qualifying totals.
- Sign up and pick a weight class you fit into comfortably.
- Bring your passport or ID card to the weigh-in. A driving licence doesn’t count.
Source and details: the KNKF beginners’ handbook (in Dutch).
Questions about meets
Do I need to be a club member to compete?
Not for novice meets and cups. For regional and national championships, yes. In every case you need a KNKF membership.
What is the difference between classic and equipped?
In classic you lift without supportive gear, just a belt, knee sleeves and wrist wraps. In equipped you may wear a squat suit, bench shirt and knee wraps. In the Netherlands classic is by far the most popular.
How strong do I need to be to enter a novice meet?
There are no qualifying totals. You can enter if you have never lifted an official meet or novice meet. You pick a weight class and weigh in on meet day.
What do I bring to the weigh-in?
A valid passport or ID card. A driving licence is not accepted. Have your openers ready too, because you hand them in at the weigh-in.
Is there drug testing?
Yes. The Dutch Doping Authority can test at any KNKF meet. Before you compete, you do the free e-learning from the Doping Authority.