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Arm Wrestling Heats Up: Major Events Across the Globe & SEA in the Middle of the 2026 Season

The global arm wrestling scene continues to grow at a rapid pace in 2026, with major international supermatch cards and an increasingly active Southeast Asian circuit. Whether you’re a competitor, fan, or newcomer to the sport, the next few months are packed with events worth paying attention to.


Here’s a quick breakdown of some of the key upcoming competitions:


🌍 International Events


East vs West 23

📍 Wuppertal, Germany

📅 April 18, 2026


Arguably the biggest arm wrestling promotion in the world right now, East vs West returns for its 23rd edition — this time in Germany. The event continues its streak of stacking elite-level supermatches, featuring some of the strongest athletes in the sport. The headline match is expected to feature Devon Larratt vs Vitaly Laletin, alongside several other high-profile matchups across weight classes.


This will also mark one of the first times the promotion hosts an event in Germany, signaling the continued expansion of arm wrestling in Europe.



Arm Havoc 13

📍 Hamburg, Germany

📅 April 25, 2026


Following closely after East vs West, Arm Havoc 13 is another event to look out for that is also happening in Germany. Arm Havoc events are known for showcasing rising talent within the European scene, and this time, with a stacked card of 15 highly anticipated matches, April is shaping up to be a major month for European arm wrestling.



🌍 Southeast Asian Events


Baguio Sports Supermatch Event

📍 Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines

📅 April 19, 2026


The Philippines continues to be one of the most active arm wrestling nations in Southeast Asia.

The Baguio Sports event features a main card match between two of the region's top lightweights — Josh Nicholas, a social media sensation who has been residing in Thailand, and Israel Ekid, the Filipino undisputed lightweight champion since 2024.



Last Man Standing: Singapore

📍 Singapore

📅 April 25, 2026


Singapore’s local scene continues to grow, with Eastside Arm Wrestling hosting the first of many globally franchised Last Man Standing qualifier events set for 2026. This event introduces a revolutionary new format targeted at maximum entertainment value through fast-paced competition.



Claw 00

📍 Da Nang, Vietnam

📅 April 26, 2026


Vietnam is starting to make a serious expansion into the regional arm wrestling promotion scene with ClawXLeague organizing their inaugural event — Claw 00 — alongside the launch of their new live stream platform clawx.live, the first of its kind in the Southeast Asian region.


Following in similar vein as other Southeast Asian events, the highlight of Claw 00 also features an exciting cross-country supermatch, with Josh Nicholas once again making an appearance to face one of Vietnam's arm wrestling legends, Dương Đức.



Southeast Asian Supermatch Event (Rumored)

📍 Sabah, Malaysia

📅 June 20, 2026


There are early reports of a regional supermatch-style event being planned in Sabah, Malaysia. While details are still limited, this could potentially be one of the largest professional events in Southeast Asia to date.


If confirmed, this would be a significant step forward for the region.


The 2026 mid-year season is shaping up to be one of the busiest periods in recent memory for arm wrestling, with major international events happening alongside a growing Southeast Asian circuit.


For athletes in the region, this presents more opportunities than ever before:

  • More competitions

  • Greater exposure

  • A clearer pathway from local to international level

At Eastside Arm Wrestling, we'll continue to follow these developments closely and do our part in growing the sport here in Singapore and beyond.


 
 
 

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