10–12th April 2026, Melbourne

Hosted for the first time in Victoria by Muaythai Victoria Incorporated, sanctioned by Muaythai Australia

Two distinct competitions. One championship weekend.

MuayThai Australia Nationals

State or territory nominated fighters only

The Muaythai Australia Nationals are the official national championships governed and sanctioned by Muaythai Australia.

Fighters must be nominated by their state or territory association. Muaythai Australia rules. National titles are only awarded through this competition. 

Melbourne International Open

Open ENTRY for Australian and international fighters

The Melbourne International Open is a standalone open competition held alongside the Nationals.

Hosted by Muaythai Victoria Incorporated, this division welcomes eligible Australian and international fighters to compete in Melbourne under a nationally sanctioned framework.

For amateur, proffesional and elite fighters

A three-day competition that spans the full Muaythai pathway.

Class Strucuture


Nationals
  • Fighters must be nominated by their state or territory association. 


A Class (Elite Division)
  • Seniors: 10+ fights or professionals

  • Juniors: 8+ fights


B Class (Intermediate Level)
  • Seniors: 6-10 fights
    Juniors: 0-7 fights


C Class (Entry Level)
  • Seniors: 5 fights or less

Age Divisions

Age-specific bout rules, protective equipment, and weight divisions apply.


Senior: 18+


All youth categories: 7-17

Athlete age is determined by age as at the first day of competition being 10th April 2026.

Weight Divisions

Weight divisions for all age categories follow internationally recognised classifications aligned with Muaythai Australia and IFMA standards.


Weight categories differ by age group and gender and are applied consistently across both the Nationals and the Melbourne International Open.

Full weight class tables by age and gender are published here .

Boulevard Pavilion, Flemington, Melbourne

A large-scale indoor venue selected to support a multi-ring, multi-day national and international championship.

Venue access details will be released closer to the event.

Accomodation Partners

Veriu Queen Victoria Market & Punthill Apartment Hotels Essendon

Use the code MUAYTHAIVIC through the website: https://veriu.com.au/ 

Further info here.

The Sebel Melbourne Moonee Ponds

Preferential rates. Book by calling 03 8593 9678 or b4g4@accor.com and quote MuayThai April.


https://thesebelmooneeponds.com.au/ 

Registrations Now Open

All registrations will be managed via SmoothComp.


Muaythai Australia Nationals Nominations submitted via SmoothComp by state and territory associations


Melbourne International Open

Open registrations completed by individual fighters and gyms may register directly via SmoothComp. Gyms and individuals need to be registered with MVI prior to submission. Further information can be found here .

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