WDSF World Championships Caribbean Dances 2026: Essential Information and Live Streaming Guide for Athletes and Fans

The stage is set in the vibrant Spanish coastal city of Alicante as it proudly welcomes the global Dancesport community for the 2026 WDSF World Championships Caribbean Dances. Running from 9th to 12th October 2026 at the state-of-the-art VB Spaces, this edition of the Alicante Dance Festival breaks records with an unprecedented programme featuring 21 official World Championship titles.

As elite competitors from across the globe gather to vie for supreme glory in Salsa and Bachata, here is everything athletes and supporters need to know ahead of the opening rounds, alongside instructions on how to follow every breathtaking moment live.

Event Overview and Venue Details

· Dates: 9th – 12th October 2026

· Venue: VB Spaces, Floor A (Alicante, Spain)

· Official Website and Ticketing: Alicante Dance Festival Official Site

Daily Competition Schedule

Competitors and spectators should take careful note of the official timetable for each day of championship action:

Friday, 9 October 2026

17:20 – Salsa Shine Solo Male (QF: 17:20, SF: 18:08, Final: 19:03)
17:16 – WDSF Open Juvenile Salsa Shine Solo Female (QF: 17:16, SF: 17:56, Final: 19:39)
17:24 – Bachata Shine Solo Female (R48: 17:24, QF: 18:28, SF: 19:35, Final: 21:39)
17:37 – WDSF Open Juvenile Salsa Shine Solo Male (Final: 17:37)
18:00 – Salsa Shine Solo Female Adult (R48: 18:00, QF: 18:55, SF: 20:03, Final: 20:43)
18:12 – Official Parade of Flags
18:22 – WDSF Open Juvenile Bachata Shine Solo Female (R48: 18:22, QF: 18:59, SF: 20:39, Final: 21:15)
18:32 – Bachata Shine Solo Male Adult (SF: 18:32, Final: 20:07)
18:36 – WDSF Open Juvenile Bachata Shine Solo Male (Final: 18:36)

Saturday, 10 October 2026

14:53 – Bachata Shine Solo Female Youth (R1: 14:53, R48: 15:21, QF: 17:58, SF: 19:26, Final: 20:05)
15:16 – Salsa Shine Solo Male Youth (SF: 15:16, Final: 17:28)
16:15 – Salsa Shine Solo Female Youth (R48: 16:15, QF: 16:45, SF: 17:24, Final: 18:35)
16:25 – Official Parade of Flags
18:31 – Bachata Shine Solo Male Youth (SF: 18:31, Final: 19:30)

Sunday, 11 October 2026

16:12 – Bachata Shine Solo Female Junior II (R1: 16:12, R48: 16:48, QF: 17:26, SF: 18:11, Final: 18:50)
16:24 – Bachata Shine Solo Male Junior II (QF: 16:24, SF: 16:58, Final: 17:36)
16:28 – Salsa On1 Adult Couples (SF: 16:28, Final: 19:57)
17:02 – Bachata Adult Couples (QF: 17:02, SF: 17:32, Final: 18:15)
17:06 – Official Parade of Flags
19:25 – Official Warm-Up Window (19:25–19:45 / 20:50–21:10)
19:45 – Salsa Shine Solo Female Junior II (R1: 19:45, R48: 20:32, QF: 21:10, SF: 21:44, Final: 22:16)
20:42 – Salsa Shine Solo Male Junior II (SF: 20:42, Final: 21:16)
20:46 – Salsa On2 Adult Couples (SF: 20:46, Final: 21:48)

Monday, 12 October 2026

15:36 – Adult Bachata Shine Duo (QF: 15:36, SF: 16:21, Final: 16:57)
15:40 – Official Parade of Flags
15:45 – Senior Female Solo Salsa Shine (SF: 15:45, Final: 16:25)
15:49 – Junior Salsa Shine Duo (Final: 15:49)
17:29 – Senior Female Solo Bachata Shine (SF: 17:29, Final: 18:09)
17:33 – Junior Bachata Shine Duo (Final: 17:33)
18:05 – Adult Salsa Shine Duo (SF: 18:05, Final: 18:41)

How to Follow Live

For athletes unable to attend in person, or supporters cheering from around the world, the WDSF ensures comprehensive digital coverage, so you never miss a single moment of the action.

You can watch the entire championship unfold live directly from the livestream feed directly on the WDSF Official Website Live Portal. You can also access the livestream tuning directly into our WDSFDanceSport YouTube Channel.

We wish all participating athletes the very best of luck on the world stage in Alicante! Let the dance begin.

WDSF World Championships Caribbean Dances 2026: Essential Information and Live Streaming Guide for Athletes and Fans