The BE National Championships
The BE National Championships
What is The BE National Championships?
The Boccia England (BE) National Championships is the new name of the previous BE Cup event. This is a thrilling competition for the top-level athletes with physical disabilities from across the country.
Following our recent competition review and consultation, we’re excited to confirm that National Championships for all classifications (BC1–BC8) will be held in 2026.
Qualifying events will take place from April 2026 – July 2026, with Finals taking place in September 2026.
- BC5 – BC8 Finals on Saturday 5 September at the University of Nottingham
- BC1 – BC4 Finals on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September at Stoke Mandeville
Qualifying points are awarded after each Qualifying Competition. Click here to view the current standings, correct as of 19 May 2026.
Qualifying Competition Dates & Locations
- Saturday 18 April 2026 – Leisure at Cheltenham – BC1 – BC4
- Sunday 19 April – Leisure at Cheltenham – BC5 – BC8
- Saturday 9 May – University of Bolton Arena – BC5 – BC8
- Sunday 10 May – University of Bolton Arena – BC1 – BC4
- Saturday 13 June – K2 Crawley BC1 – BC4
- Sunday 14 June – K2 Crawley – BC5 – BC8
- Saturday 4 July – Warwick University – BC5 – BC8
- Sunday 5 July – Warwick University – BC1 – BC4
- Saturday 18 July – Sunderland, Beacon of Light – BC1 – BC4
- Sunday 19 July – Sunderland, Beacon of Light – BC5 – BC8
Athletes can enter up to three events. Full Boccia England membership is required for entry to the National Championships events.
As a result of the review, the Heathcoat Cup will change significantly and will no longer be a competitive event. Therefore, all athletes wishing to compete individually in any classification will need to enter the National Championship qualifying events.
Full details on entry and qualification will be shared shortly. For queries in the meantime, please contact: competition@bocciaengland.org.uk
How to Enter
The below videos show how to enter the event. Please be aware that the stated BE Cup is the new BE National Championships.
Entries
Entries to the 2026 Boccia England National Championships are now open and can be made through Boccia Base accounts. Athletes must be members of Boccia England in order to register. Athletes can enter a maximum of three qualifying rounds in the season
The BE National Championship Handbook can be found by clicking the link.
For any support, please contact competition@bocciaengland.org.uk