EUROPEAN MASTERS
WEIGHTLIFTING CHAMPIONSHIPS

DAYS TO GO
4–13 AUGUST 2027 | PEURUNKA, FINLAND

Welcome Athletes to Peurunka 2027

The European Masters Weightlifting Championships 2027 will take place in Peurunka, Finland, from 4–13 August 2027.

We are excited to welcome masters athletes from across Europe to compete, meet old friends, make new ones, and experience Finnish hospitality in the beautiful lake district of Central Finland.

This page will serve as the main source of information for athletes before and during the championships.

Championship Information

Event: European Masters Weightlifting Championships 2027

Location: Peurunka Resort, Laukaa, Finland

Dates: 4–13 August 2027

Organizer: Harjun Woima Jyväskylä

Further information regarding registration, qualification standards, competition schedules, and accommodation will be published as soon as it becomes available.

Competition Format
Athletes compete in both the Snatch and the Clean & Jerk disciplines. During the championships, medals are awarded for:

  • Snatch
  • Clean & Jerk
  • Total Result (combined Snatch and Clean & Jerk)

This means that athletes have the opportunity to win up to three medals within their age group and bodyweight category.

Further information regarding registration, qualification standards, competition schedules, and accommodation will be published as soon as it becomes available.

Who Can Compete?

Masters Weightlifting is open to athletes aged 35 years and older.

Athletes compete in official Masters age groups and bodyweight categories according to current European and International Masters Weightlifting regulations.

Age Groups

  • M35 / W35 (35–39)
  • M40 / W40 (40–44)
  • M45 / W45 (45–49)
  • M50 / W50 (50–54)
  • M55 / W55 (55–59)
  • M60 / W60 (60–64)
  • M65 / W65 (65–69)
  • M70 / W70 (70–74)
  • M75 / W75 (75–79)
  • M80 / W80 (80–84)
  • M85 / W85 (85–89)
  • M90+ / W90+ (90 years and above)

Bodyweight Categories

Women

49 kg, 53 kg, 57 kg, 61 kg, 69 kg, 77 kg, 86 kg, +86 kg

Men

60 kg, 65 kg, 70 kg, 75 kg, 85 kg, 95 kg, 110 kg, +110 kg

Registration

Registration details, qualification standards, entry fees, and registration deadlines will be published here once confirmed by European Masters Weightlifting.

Please check this page regularly for updates.

Competition Schedule

Preliminary Competition Schedule

The following is the predicted schedule for the European Masters Weightlifting Championships 2027 in Peurunka, Finland, based on the schedule of the 2026 European Masters Championships in Waregem.

Please note that this schedule is preliminary and subject to change. The final competition schedule will be confirmed after registration has closed and all athlete entries have been verified.

Important Travel Advice

When booking accommodation or flights, we strongly recommend allowing an extra day before and after your predicted competition day, as the schedule may change depending on the final number of entries.

Wednesday, 4 August

Men: M90, M85, M80, M75, M70
Women: W90, W85, W80, W75, W70, W65

Thursday, 5 August

Men: M70, M65, M60
Women: W60

Friday, 6 August

Men: M60, M55
Women: W60, W55

Saturday, 7 August

Men: M50
Women: W50

Sunday, 8 August

Men: M50, M45
Women: W50, W45

Monday, 9 August

Men: M45
Women: W45

Tuesday, 10 August

Men: M40
Women: W40

Wednesday, 11 August

Men: M40, M35
Women: W40, W35

Thursday, 12 August

Men: M35
Women: W35

Friday, 13 August

Men: M35
Women: W35

The final timetable, including individual competition groups and session times, will be published after the registration period has closed.

Weigh-in & Competition Rules

The championships will be conducted according to the current Masters and IWF Technical and Competition Rules.

Detailed information regarding:

  • Weigh-in procedures
  • Competition rules
  • Equipment requirements
  • Accreditation
  • Athlete services

will be included in the official Athlete Guide before the championships.

Training Facilities

Information about training halls, opening hours, and booking procedures will be published closer to the event.

Athletes will have access to dedicated warm-up and training areas throughout the championships.

Official European Masters Information

For official qualification standards, records, rankings, regulations, and European Masters news, please visit:

European Masters Weightlifting Official Website

Questions?

If you have any questions regarding the championships, please contact the organizing committee.

More information will be published as the event approaches.