Professional Climbing Competition
Qualification 7 Nov & Semi-Final / Final 8 Nov 2026 — Balance Prime & Balance Climbing, Bangkok
until Early Bird closes — 6 Oct 2026
4
Categories
7
International Setters
50
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 and prices rise as we get closer to competition day — register early to lock in the best rate and merch.
EARLY BIRD TICKET SALE
26 Sep – 6 Oct
• Early Bird pricing (lowest rate)
• Choose your preferred qualification heat
• First 200 registrants get bonus merch, incl. limited-edition tumbler
Ticket Sale
7 – 31 Oct
• Regular ticket pricing
• Remaining 250 spots (450 total cap)
• Full merch bag while stock lasts
Qualification Day
7 Nov
• Qualification — all 4 categories
• @ Balance Prime, Sathorn
• 50-boulder qualification sets
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
Seven confirmed professional setters from seven countries are building the 2026 boulder sets — bringing international competition standards to Bangkok.
Niki Weichmann
Germany
Jake Mason
UK
Jamie Jacques
France
Adam Pracownik
Poland
Shihui
Singapore
Taqi
Malaysia
Lani
Germany
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.
Category
Eligibility
Early Bird — Returning
Early Bird — First-Time
Regular
Youth
Under 14 years old
—
1,390 THB
1,390 THB
Origins
14+, little/no comp experience, not a national team athlete
990 THB
1,090 THB
1,390 THB
Intermediate
14+, has not reached Top 8 in a similar category, not a national team athlete
1,190 THB
1,290 THB
1,590 THB
Open
15+, experienced competitors
1,190 THB
1,290 THB
1,590 THB
Early Bird (26 Sep – 6 Oct)
Limited to 200 registrations across all categories
Bonus merch: limited-edition insulated tumbler
Choose your preferred qualification heat
Regular (7 – 31 Oct)
Limited to 250 registrations across all categories
Merch Pack
Every Competitor Takes Home 3,000+ THB in Value
Every registered competitor receives a full Bangkok Clutch merch bag — plus bonus items for Early Bird registrants.
Total merch value: 3,300+ THB for the first 30 Early Bird registrants, 2,900 THB for other Early Bird registrants, and 1,900 THB for Regular registrants.
What’s Inside
Insulated Tumbler
first 200 Early Bird
FrictionLabs Chalk
first 30 Early Bird
All participants unless noted
T-Shirt
All participants
Tote Bag
All participants
Sticker Sheet ×2 (monotone + colorful)
All participants
Finger Tape
All participants
Balance Prime Café Voucher
All participants
Bib Number + QR Code to Photo Album
all participants
Invitation Letter
all participants
Lucky Draw Ticket
all participants
Welcome Card with 7–8 Nov Event Info
all participants
Partner Items — Expression Holds & Climb Holds
all participants
Prizes
What’s Up For Grabs
Certificates for the top climbers in every category, plus cash prizes, trophies, and UP Shoes for Intermediate and Open finalists.
Youth
Awarded to
Top 5 M / Top 5 F
Format
Qualification only
BK26 Certificate
Origins
Awarded to
Top 5 M / Top 5 F
Format
Qualification only
BK26 Certificate
UP Shoes (UP MOCC) — TBC
Intermediate
1st place
5,000 THB
2nd place
2,500 THB
3 place
1,000 THB
BK26 Certificate
UP Shoes (Flagship) — TBC
Open
1st place
15,000 THB
2nd place
7,000 THB
3 place
3,500 THB
BK26 Certificate
UP Shoes (Flagship Pro) — TBC
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.
02
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.
03
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. Early Bird registrants choose their preferred heat; Regular registrants 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, and may involve a price adjustment if moving between Early Bird and Regular pricing.
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.
Only 450 Spots Available
Ready To Clutch?
Early Bird pricing ends 6 October. Lock in your category, choose your heat, and take home 3,000+ THB in merch.
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BANGKOK CLUTCH 2026 — Presented by Balance Climbing & Balance Prime
7–8 November 2026 · Balance Prime, Sathorn · Balance Climbing, Rama 9