Don’t Miss the Livestream of the 2026 Brisbane World Breaking DanceSport Festival
The WDSF World Breaking DanceSport Festival in Brisbane is set to become a landmark event on the international Breaking calendar. Beyond world-class competition, the festival represents a key qualification milestone on the road to the Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026, with valuable ranking points at stake for the world’s leading Youth athletes.
At the same time, Brisbane once again steps into the spotlight as a global Breaking destination, aspiring to leave a lasting legacy and reinforce the city’s connection with the discipline, at a moment when the potential return of Breaking to Brisbane as part of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games continues to shape the future vision of the sport.
Event Overview
Hosted at the iconic Brisbane City Hall, the Brisbane World Breaking DanceSport Festival will bring together top international B-Boys, B-Girls and Teams for two days of high-level competition in one of Australia’s most emblematic venues.
The event will feature Adult 1vs1, Youth 1vs1, and Mixed Team 3vs3 categories, awarding valuable WDSF World Ranking points and providing a global stage for both established stars and emerging talents.
Simplified Competition Schedule
Day 1 – Adult 1vs1 & Team 3vs3
- Morning & early afternoon:
- Pre-Selections (Adult B-Boys, B-Girls & Team 3vs3)
- Afternoon:
- Top16 & Top8 rounds (Adult B-Boys & B-Girls)
- Top8 Team 3vs3
- Evening session:
- Opening Ceremony
- Top4 rounds (Adult & Team)
- Battle for Bronze & Finals
- Victory Ceremony
Day 2 – Youth 1vs1
- Morning:
- Youth Pre-Selections
- Afternoon:
- Top32 & Top16 rounds (Youth B-Boys & B-Girls)
- Evening session:
- Opening Ceremony
- Top8 & Top4 rounds
- Battle for Bronze & Finals
- Victory Ceremony
Live Broadcast
Fans around the world can follow the event live via the official WDSF livestream at starting at 11:00 AM AEST on both days. For international audiences, the livestream start times are:
- Brazil: 22:00 (January 16th)
- USA ET/PT: 20:00 / 17:00 (January 16th)
- Europe (CET): 02:00
- India: 06:30
Selected highlights, including Top4 and final battles, will also be broadcast live on the Breaking for Gold Instagram account in the evening sessions:
- Day 1: Top 4 Adult B-Boys & B-Girls, Top 4 Mixed Team, Battle for Bronze & Finals
- Day 2: Top 8 and Top 4 Youth B-Boys & B-Girls, Battle for Bronze & Finals
The livestream will also remain available afterwards on the official Breaking for Gold channels, allowing fans to watch all battles, ceremonies, and key moments at their convenience.
With world ranking points, Youth Olympic qualification implications, and the symbolic return of Breaking to Brisbane, the Brisbane World Breaking DanceSport Festival promises to be a defining moment for the discipline in 2026.
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