
Professional Climbing Competition

Qualification 7 Nov & Semi-Final / Final 8 Nov 2026 — Balance Prime & Balance Climbing, Bangkok
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Categories
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International Setters
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Boulders on Qualification Day
What is Bangkok Clutch
Southeast Asia’s Growing Bouldering Showdown
Bangkok Clutch is a professional bouldering competition presented by Balance Climbing and Balance Prime, built to bring climbers from across the region together to unite, compete, and celebrate the sport. In 2025 the event drew 300 registered competitors from nine countries — Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, China, the USA, Indonesia, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.
2026 marks the event’s return with a lowered entry age to welcome more youth and younger climbers, an expanded 4-category format, and a stacked line-up of international route setters. Spectators are welcome free of charge on Finals Day (8 Nov) at Balance Climbing Rama 9 — Qualification Day (7 Nov) at Balance Prime is competitors and staff only.
7–8 Nov
Competition Dates
2 Venues
Balance Prime & Balance Climbing
8 Nov
Free Entry (Finals Day Only)
2025
300+ Competitors, 9 Countries
Presented By
Balance Climbing (Rama 9) & Balance Prime (Sathorn), in collaboration with leading global climbing brands including Climb Holds, AVA Volumes, Butora, Expression Holds, and more.
Venues
Qualification (7 Nov) — Balance Prime, Sathorn
Semi-Final & Final (8 Nov) — Balance Climbing, Rama 9
Mark Your Calendar
Key Dates
Tickets are limited — 250 spots remain at Regular pricing. Register now to lock in your category and merch.
Early Bird — Sold Out
• Early Bird pricing (lowest rate)
• Choose your preferred qualification heat
• First 200 registrants get bonus merch, incl. limited-edition tumbler
Regular Ticket Sale
Now – 30 Sep 2026
• Regular ticket pricing
• Full merch bag while stock lasts
• Limited spots — register soon
Qualification Day
7 Nov
• Qualification — all 4 categories
• @ Balance Prime, Sathorn
• 50-boulder qualification sets
• Merch pack pickup available
Final Day
8 Nov
• Semi-Final (Open) & Final (Intermediate + Open)
• @ Balance Climbing, Rama 9
• Judged, live-streamed IFSC format
Team Of Setters
World-Class Route Setting
Six confirmed professional setters from six countries are building the 2026 boulder sets — bringing international competition standards to Bangkok.

Niki Weichmann
Germany

Jake Mason
UK

Jamie Jacques
UK/Spain

Adam Pracownik
Poland

Shihui
Singapore

Taqi
Malaysia
Categories & Pricing
Find Your Category
Four categories for 2026 — we’ve lowered the entry age this year to welcome more youth and first-time competitors.
Free 1 spectator ticket
Regular Tickets — Open Now
250 spots remaining (450 total cap)
Full merch bag while stock lasts
Merch Pack
Every Competitor Takes Home 2,200+ THB in Value
Every registered competitor receives a full Bangkok Clutch merch bag.
Pick up your merch pack on 7 Nov during Qualification Day check-in.
Total merch value: 2,200 THB for all registrants.
What’s Inside
Official T-Shirt from Maison Keeps
All participants
Tote Bag
All participants
Sticker Sheet
All participants
Finger Tape
All participants
Balance Prime Café Voucher
All participants
Invitation Letter + QR Code to Photo Album
all participants
Lucky Draw Ticket
all participants
Prizes
What’s Up For Grabs
Certificates for the top climbers in every category, plus cash prizes and trophies. Total cash prizes over 68,000 THB.
Youth
Awarded to
Top 5 M / Top 5 F
Format
Qualification only
BC26 Certificate
Origins
Awarded to
Top 5 M / Top 5 F
Format
Qualification only
BC26 Certificate
Intermediate
1st place
5,000 THB
2nd place
2,500 THB
3 place
1,000 THB
BC26 Certificate
Open
1st place
15,000 THB
2nd place
7,000 THB
3 place
3,500 THB
BC26 Certificate
Competition Format
How It Works
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Qualification — 7 Nov, Balance Prime
All 4 categories climb 50 boulders. Score is your best 8 (Youth & Origins), best 10 (Intermediate), or best 12 (Open) boulders — highest total score, with bonus points for flash sends. Ties are broken by the next-highest scoring boulder. Only qualifiers are allowed in the climbing zone, except Youth's spectator's ticket.
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Semi-Final — 8 Nov, Balance Climbing (Open only)
Top 20 Open qualifiers advance to an IFSC-format semi-final, judged and live-streamed, Zone & Top scoring.
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Final — 8 Nov, Balance Climbing (Intermediate & Open)
Top 8 from Intermediate qualification and Top 8 from the Open semi-final compete in an IFSC-format final, judged and live-streamed, Zone & Top scoring.
Qualification Day Schedule — 7 Nov
Heat
Time
Categories
Youth Heat
9:00 – 11:00
Youth (2 hrs)
Heat #1
12:00 – 14:30
Origins / Intermediate / Open
Heat #2
15:30 – 18:00
Origins / Intermediate / Open
Heat #3
19:00 – 21:30
Origins / Intermediate / Open
Each heat runs 2.5 hours, ~100–150 climbers per group. Heats are assigned by registration time.
Terms & Conditions
The Fine Print
Please read before registering. Full terms are confirmed at checkout.
Registration & Transfers
Tickets are tied to the registered competitor and category. Category and heat changes may be requested up to a published cut-off date, subject to availability.
Refund Policy
Registration fees are non-refundable once purchased. In the event Bangkok Clutch 2026 is cancelled or postponed by the organizer, registrants will be offered a credit toward a future event or an alternative resolution communicated by the organizer.
Category Eligibility
Competitors must meet the age and experience requirements of their registered category (see Categories above). The organizer reserves the right to verify eligibility and move a competitor to the correct category, or disqualify entries that do not meet requirements.
Safety & Waiver
Climbing is a physical activity with inherent risk. All competitors must sign a liability waiver at check-in and follow venue safety rules, judges’ instructions, and category-specific competition rules at all times.
Schedule & Format Changes
The organizer reserves the right to adjust the schedule, heats, boulder count, or format (including semi-final/final structure) if required for safety, weather, or operational reasons, with advance notice to competitors where possible.
Photo, Video & Livestream Consent
By registering, competitors consent to being photographed, filmed, and live-streamed during the event, and to the use of this content by the organizer and event partners for promotional purposes.
Qualification Day Access
On Qualification Day (7 Nov) at Balance Prime, only registered qualifiers are permitted in the climbing area. General spectators are not admitted, except those holding a valid Spectator Ticket.
Only 450 Spots Available
Ready To Clutch?
250 spots remain at Regular pricing. Lock in your category and take home 2,200 THB in merch.
BANGKOK CLUTCH 2026 — Presented by Balance Climbing & Balance Prime
7–8 November 2026 · Balance Prime, Sathorn · Balance Climbing, Rama 9














