🏆 IPL EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2027 – MANCHESTER 🏆
Europe’s Strongest Are Coming to Manchester!
The IPL European Championships are coming to Manchester for an incredible weekend of international powerlifting on 26th–27th June 2027.
Hosted at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Manchester Airport, this major championship will bring together lifters from across the UK and Europe for two days of Squat, Bench Press and Deadlift competition.
The competition is limited to 100 lifters per day, with a maximum of 200 lifters across the weekend, so competitors are encouraged to qualify and secure their entries early.
📅 Competition Information
Dates: 26th–27th June 2027
Competition Start Time: 9:00am each day
Venue: Radisson Blu Hotel, Manchester Airport
Address: Chicago Avenue, Manchester Airport, Manchester, M90 3RA, United Kingdom
Maximum Lifters: 100 per day / 200 across the weekend
Registration Closes: 1st May 2027
Qualification Standard: Class 2 @ an IPL Sanctioned event in 2026/2027.(Calculator – Classification Standards – IPL Powerlifting)
Event Organiser: UKIPL President, Dayle Longford
Enquiries: info@powerliftingukipl.org
💶 Entry Fees
The entry fee is £85/€100 for your first category.
Competitors wishing to enter an additional category can do so for a £25/€30 crossover fee.
Official IPL European Championships Meet T-shirts will also be available for £25/€30
⚖️ Weigh-In Information
Friday 25th June – 9:00am to 11:00am + 5:00pm + 6:00pm
Weigh-in for all female lifters and male lifters up to and including 82.5kg.
Saturday 26th June – 9:00am to 11:00am + 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Weigh-in for male lifters from 90kg through to 140kg+.
Competition Day Split To ensure a smooth and well-organised championship weekend, athletes will compete across two days:
Saturday 26th June All female lifters, across all weight categories, will compete on Saturday, alongside male lifters up to and including the 82.5 kg category.
Sunday 27th June Sunday will feature the remaining male lifters, from the 90 kg category through to the 140+ kg category.
Specific flight and lifting times will be confirmed closer to the event once final entries have been received.
🏋️ Qualification
All competitors must achieve a minimum Class 2 qualification standard to be eligible for the IPL European Championships.
The championship is open to qualified lifters across the age and competition categories and will feature Squat, Bench Press and Deadlift.
🇪🇺 One Platform • One Community • A Stronger Europe
The IPL European Championships 2027 will bring together lifters from across Europe for a major weekend of international competition.
Whether you are chasing a European title, looking to set a new personal best or stepping onto an international platform for the first time, Manchester promises to deliver an outstanding championship atmosphere.
With Manchester Airport on the doorstep and the competition being held at the Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester Airport, the venue offers excellent accessibility for both UK and international competitors.
Entries are strictly limited to 100 lifters per day, and registration will close on 1st May 2027 — or earlier if capacity is reached.
Get qualified. Get entered. Represent your country.
IPL EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2027
26th–27th June 2027
Radisson Blu Hotel, Manchester Airport
Qualification: Class 2 | Entry: €100 | Crossover: €30 | Meet T-shirt: €25
Records Are There to Be Broken!
The IPL European Championships gives athletes the opportunity to make their mark in the record books!
At this event, lifters will have the chance to break their own country’s National Records, European Records, and World Records across the eligible lifts and categories.
Whether you’re chasing a new National, European or World Record, this is your opportunity to step onto the platform, represent your country and put your name in the record books.
Exclusive Hotel Discount – Coming Soon!
We’re pleased to confirm that a special discounted accommodation rate will be available for athletes, coaches, families and supporters wishing to stay right at the competition venue — the Radisson Blu Hotel, Manchester Airport.
Staying at the venue means you can enjoy the whole championship weekend without worrying about travelling to and from the competition.
Keep your eyes peeled!
We’re currently finalising the exclusive booking code and discounted rate, and we’ll share all the details very soon.
For all competition enquiries: info@powerliftingukipl.org
