Ready, set, AIR CUP! ESC opens registration for the 2026 season

The European Shooting Confederation is pleased to announce the launch of applications for the new season of the ESC AIR CUP 2026 - an open, accessible air pistol and rifle competition held simultaneously across Europe.

Clubs can now submit their pre-entry forms to join the upcoming season. After registration, each club will receive login details for the competition platform, where athlete participation will be entered and results submitted.
All documents and forms are available on the ESC website. 

Key Details for the 2026 Season

We are pleased to confirm that Capapie Sport and Double-Alpha Academy will serve as sponsors of the 2026 competitive season. We sincerely thank our partners for their continued support and commitment to the ESC AIR CUP.

Important elements of the format include:

• Results submitted online and updated continuously;
• Five monthly time-windows (January–May);
• Overall ranking based on the four best results out of five competitions;
• Introduction of the Mixed Team Competition: combined score of one male and one female athlete from the same club, based on four of the five qualification events. Teams must be pre-registered using the ESC Technical Committee form;
• Top eight athletes in each discipline qualify for the Super Final;
• A special sponsor’s award for the highest total score across all five qualification events;
• No entry fees for the 2026 season.

Who is the ESC AIR CUP for

The ESC Air Cup is intended for club athletes who are not active participants in major international ranking championships.
It connects our community by offering an international competition format that is easy to join, fair, and motivating.

We believe that Olympic sport can live in everyone who is passionate about it - and the ESC AIR CUP is our way of bringing this spirit to athletes in every country, at every level.

We look forward to welcoming you to ESC AIR CUP 2026!

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