National Finals 2026

Join us online for the WorldSkills UK National Finals 2026 and watch the UK’s most talented young people compete live for national recognition in technical and vocational skills.

Held for the second year across South Wales, the National Finals bring together outstanding finalists from across the UK, all competing at the highest level in a celebration of technical excellence, innovation, and future talent.

From engineering and digital technology to hospitality, health and construction, livestream viewers will be able to experience the intensity of competition first-hand and watch future industry leaders showcase their skills in real time.

What to expect:

Watch the UK’s top young talent compete live at the WorldSkills UK National Finals from wherever you are.

Across two days of competition, you’ll be able to watch a selection of competitions as they happen in real time. Whether you’re joining from school, college, work or home, the livestream gives you a front-row view of some of the UK’s most talented young people demonstrating the skills that are shaping the future of industry.

Competitors have earned their place through a rigorous national competition process and are now competing to be crowned the best in the UK in their chosen skill. You’ll see first-hand the intensity, precision and professionalism required to perform at the highest level, as finalists put their skills to the test under competition conditions.

Drop in at any time throughout the event to watch live competition action, discover new opportunities and experience the excitement of the National Finals as it unfolds.

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Be part of the live experience

Aircraft maintenance workshop with WorldSkills UK competitors.

See the UK’s top young talent compete in-person at the WorldSkills UK National Finals 2026. Register to visit our venues 18 to 19 November and experience the action.

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