World Cup Finals 2026
Watch it live
Both days of the Finals streamed from the floor in Geneva. Here is where to watch, when each round is on in your own time, and how to follow the results as they land.
- 2
- Days on air
- 4
- Rounds streamed
- 7h
- Of live bachata
- 180
- Finalists
Every heat, every round
From the first heat of the Preliminaries on Saturday to the last song of the Final on Sunday, without cuts.
Results the moment they are announced
Who advances is called on the floor and published on the results page at the same time, so you can check the placements while the next round lines up.
The two champions crowned live
The Final, the podium of each role and the two Bachata Social World Champions 2026, live from Geneva on Sunday evening.
When to tune in
The schedule
Saturday is the opening, the Preliminaries and the Quarterfinals: 180 finalists become 32. Sunday is the Semifinal, the Final and the podium. Bib pickup is for finalists only; the rest is on the stream.
Provisional schedule. Times are confirmed the week of the Finals. This page always shows the latest version, and the calendar entries update with it.
Times in Geneva time (CEST).
Day 1
Saturday10 October
Opening, Preliminaries and Quarterfinals: 180 finalists become 32
Stream on
16:00 to 20:15
- 13:0015:00
Bib pickup
Finalists onlyFinalists collect their bib and competitor kit. Strict: after 15:00 the spot goes to the reserve list.
- 16:0016:30
Opening presentation
On the streamThe 90 leaders and 90 followers are called one by one onto the floor with their flag, then the anthem with every flag raised.
- 16:3018:40
Preliminaries
On the stream3 heats of 30L + 30F, 7 songs per heat, about 35 minutes each. 90 dancers per role become 45.
How this round works - 18:4018:45
Preliminaries results
On the streamThe 45 leaders and 45 followers of the Quarterfinals, announced on the floor and published on the results page. The Quarterfinals start right after.
- 18:4520:00
Quarterfinals
On the stream2 heats: 23L + 23F and 22L + 22F, 6 songs per heat, scored as one round, about 30 minutes each. 45 dancers per role become 16.
How this round works - 20:0020:15
Quarterfinals results
On the streamThe 16 leaders and 16 followers who dance on Sunday.
Day 2
Sunday11 October
Semifinal and the Final: two world champions by the evening
Stream on
18:00 to 20:15
- 18:0018:40
Semifinal
On the stream1 heat of 16L + 16F, 8 songs. The whole panel scores both roles. 16 per role become 6.
How this round works - 18:4018:45
Semifinal results
On the streamThe six leaders and six followers of the Final. The Final starts right after.
- 18:4519:45
The Final
On the streamThree phases: finalists with finalists, then each role dances with the judges of the other role while the rest of the finalists rank them.
How this round works - 19:5020:15
Podium and world champions
On the streamThe podium of each role and the two Bachata Social World Champions 2026.
More than the stream
Follow along
The stream shows the dancing. These four keep you in the story: the placements, your own picks, the moments between heats, and the replays.