Elite Open Grand Prix returns to Crawley for its 10th edition

A milestone event on the autumn calendar

The 10th Elite Open International Grand Prix is listed for Sunday 24 October 2026 at K2 Crawley in West Sussex. The date and venue appear in the Kombat Kids 2026 forthcoming-tournaments calendar, giving clubs and families a clear autumn date to plan around. Kombat Kids calendar

Sportdata’s event listing identifies the competition as an England event on 24 October. Its listing is useful for checking the date against the registration platform, but athletes should confirm entry requirements and closing dates there before travelling. Sportdata event list

The advertised programme covers both kata and kumite, with categories described as starting at age five and extending to veterans. That broad age range makes the Grand Prix relevant to junior competitors as well as experienced adult athletes, while the final divisions and rules remain a matter for the organiser’s bulletin.

An organiser update reproduced on the event’s public page says the 10th-anniversary edition is being promoted with a £2,000 total prize fund. KarateUK is treating that figure as an organiser announcement; competitors should check the latest official bulletin for the exact allocation and eligibility. organiser event update

For clubs considering the trip, the practical starting point is the K2 Crawley postcode (RH11 9BQ), followed by the Sportdata entry page and the organiser’s current bulletin. Dates and categories can change, so a final check before booking travel is sensible.

Sources

Kombat Kids — Forthcoming tournaments 2026; Sportdata — event listing; organiser event update

Last checked: 29 September 2026.