A Two-Year Pulse of Elegance: Stuttgart´s German Open Championships and WDSF Script Next Chapter of GrandSlam History

STUTTGART, GERMANY – The World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has officially signed a major organiser contract securing Stuttgart as the host city for the prestigious WDSF DanceSport GrandSlam Series across both the 2026 and 2027 seasons.

A Two-Year Pulse of Elegance: Stuttgart´s German Open Championships and WDSF Script Next Chapter of GrandSlam History

This highly anticipated agreement, concluded with the Deutscher Tanzsportverband e.V. (DTV), the German Open Championships GmbH (GOC), and Tanz Event Management GmbH, reaffirms Stuttgart’s long-standing position as the beating heart of the international DanceSport circuit. Far from a new destination, the city boasts a legendary heritage, with the German Open Championships universally recognised for decades as one of the most established, respected, and glamorous events in global sports history.

The Peak of Elite Competition

The iconic Kultur- und Kongresszentrum Liederhalle will once again transform into a world-class arena. Across the 2026 and 2027 seasons, the venue will host a thrilling line-up of five competitions per discipline each year, featuring both the Standard and Latin categories. As the absolute pinnacle of competitive DanceSport, the series brings together the world’s most elite couples, blending jaw-dropping technical excellence with breathtaking artistic expression.

Reflecting on this historic partnership, Mr Wilfried Scheible, CEO of the German Open Championships (GOC), stated:

“The German Open Championships represent one of the most important competitions from an organiser’s perspective, combining sporting excellence with outstanding international appeal. We greatly value the strong partnership with the WDSF and look forward to continuing this successful cooperation. Our shared goal is to further strengthen and expand the constructive relationships between the federations, ensuring that the GOC continues to develop as one of the leading flagship DanceSport competitions worldwide.”

A Future Built on Stability and Excellence

This announcement guarantees continuity for a legendary sporting spectacle. With the full backing of the DTV as the WDSF National Member Body, the Local Organising Committee is set to deliver an unparalleled media and sports entertainment experience that builds upon years of flawless organizational expertise.

"The GrandSlam Series continues to be a cornerstone of elite DanceSport competition worldwide," commented WDSF President Shawn Tay. "Our agreement with the Deutscher Tanzsportverband and the Stuttgart organising team ensures continuity, stability, and excellence for athletes and fans over the 2026 and 2027 seasons."

For international media, the Stuttgart GrandSlam events offer a masterclass in high-stakes sports drama, elite athleticism, and cultural prestige, promising to be a visual highlight of the upcoming international sporting calendar.

A Two-Year Pulse of Elegance: Stuttgart´s German Open Championships and WDSF Script Next Chapter of GrandSlam History