2026 Muay Thai Australia Nationals & Melbourne International Open

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

Two distinct competitions. One championship weekend.

Muay Thai Australia Nationals

State or territory nominated fighters only

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

Fighters must be nominated by their state or territory association. Muay Thai 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 Muay Thai 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 Muay Thai 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 Muay Thai 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 and spectator ticketing information will be released closer to the event.

Registrations opening January 2026

All registrations will be managed via SmoothComp.

Muay Thai 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 .

Eligibility criteria, division availability, and timelines will be published prior to registrations opening.

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