The World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) is pleased to announce that the WFDF 2027 World Under-24 Ultimate Championships (WU24 2027) will be hosted in Kamisu City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan, from 19–26 June 2027, featuring three official playing venues and at least 10 full-sized Ultimate fields across all sites.

The World Under-24 Ultimate Championships represent the premier international competition for emerging elite Ultimate players, showcasing the next generation of talent from across the global Flying Disc community. The event is open exclusively to national teams representing WFDF member National Federations.

Organized in close partnership with the Japan Flying Disc Association (JFDA), a founding and long-standing member of WFDF, the championship will bring together the world’s top Under-24 Ultimate athletes for eight days of international competition.

A formal Information Bulletin and Official Invitation To Register for the event will be distributed to eligible National Federations in due course. National Federations in good standing within WFDF will be invited to apply for team participation. Interested athletes should contact their respective National Federation directly regarding team selection procedures and qualification requirements.

“I am always excited to see the next generation of talent being showcased at our WU24 Championships,” stated WFDF President Robert “Nob” Rauch. “We saw what a fantastic host Kamisu was during AOUC last year, and we look forward to returning for another outstanding event.”

Haruyoshi Saito, President, Japan Flying Disc Association (JFDA), commented that “It is a great honor for us to welcome the Flying Disc community again to Kamisu City. This world-class event highlights the spirit and connection that lies at the heart of Flying Disc, and we are proud to host such a meaningful gathering on home soil. We look forward to seeing the passion of the players and the strength of the community shine throughout the week.”

The World Under-24 Ultimate Championships provide an important bridge between junior and senior international competition, offering developing athletes the opportunity to compete at the highest level while representing their countries on the world stage.

Notes from JFDA

The Japan Flying Disc Association (JFDA) is proud to be one of the world’s longest-standing Flying Disc organizations and recently celebrated its 50th anniversary, marking five decades of growth, development, and contribution to Flying Disc sports both in Japan and internationally. For over half a century, JFDA has played a leading role in promoting Ultimate and other Flying Disc disciplines throughout Japan, helping to establish one of the largest and most active disc sport communities in the world.

Building on the success of the 2025 Asia Oceanic Ultimate Championships in Kamisu, JFDA is honored to welcome the global Ultimate community back to Japan for the 2027 World Under-24 Ultimate Championships. The Japan Flying Disc Association (JFDA) is the national governing body responsible for Flying Disc sports in Japan.

The World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) is the international governing body for Flying Disc sports, recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), and the International World Games Association (IWGA). WFDF is responsible for the governance and promotion of Flying Disc sports worldwide, including Ultimate, Beach Ultimate, Disc Golf, Freestyle, Guts, and Overall. With member associations in more than 127 countriess, WFDF represents hundreds of thousands of athletes and participants worldwide.