24 Jun 2026 - 28 Jun 2026
Open Slovenian and Hungarian Hot Air Balloon Championship 2026
Murska Sobota, Slovenia
This event will take place in the area that hosted 2022 FAI World Hot Air Balloon Championship. It is FAI Sanctioned CAT2 event and Slovenian and Hungarian Open National Championship, sanctioned by the Aeronautical Association of Slovenia and of Hungary. The Event will run from June 24th, 2026, the last flight will be June 28th, 2026 (AM). Registration will start in the beginning of February 2026 on this website. Fiesta pilots are welcome. /Ez az rendezvény azon a területen kerül megrendezésre, amely a 2022-es FAI Hőlégballon Világbajnokságnak adott otthont. Az esemény FAI által szankcionált CAT2 verseny, egyben Szlovén és Magyar Nyílt Nemzeti Bajnokság, a Szlovén Repülő Szövetség és a Magyar Repülő és Légisport Szövetség jóváhagyásával. A rendezvény 2026. június 24-én kezdődik, az utolsó repülés időpontja 2026. június 28. (délelőtt). A regisztráció 2026 februárjának elején indul ezen a weboldalon. Fiesta pilóták jelentkezését is várják./
26 Jun 2026 - 28 Jun 2026
Michigan Challenge XLI
Howell, MI, United States
The Michigan Challenge Balloonfest is a competitive event mixed with family fun. The event is limited to 40 entries and is by invitation only. If you would like to attend, but did not receive an invitation, please send a request.
Benalla and Mildura, Australia
30 May 2026 - 3 Oct 2026
Northeast Ohio Balloon Pilots Association (NOBPA) Competition Series
Northeast Ohio, United States
Over the course of the 2026 flying season, NOBPA will host up to three (3) sanctioned competitive flights to continue to support competitive ballooning, encourage newer pilots to get involved who are interested in learning about competition and give veteran competitors a chance to compete for points, practice and educate the new.
23 May 2026 - 29 Nov 2026
FLYOWA III
Indianola, Iowa, United States
Flyowa is a monthly competitive invitational series held one weekend each month from May through November. This recurring event invites local pilots to bring their balloons out of hibernation, dust off their electronics, and sharpen their piloting skills through consistent practice for upcoming summer competitions. This will not be a sanctioned event.
8 May 2026 - 6 Dec 2026
Mid Michigan Competition Series
Battle Creek, MI, United States
Mid Michigan Competition Series is a series of competition flights held each month from May through early December. This recurring event invites local pilots dust off their electronics, and practice balloon live for upcoming summer competitions. This will not be a sanctioned event.
Various places, Sweden