Saturday 16 May
WDSF R/S Adult Standard
WDSF R/S Adult Latin
WDSF Open Senior I Standard
WDSF Open Senior I Latin
WDSF Open Senior II Standard
WDSF Open Senior II Latin
WDSF Open Senior III Standard
WDSF Open Senior IV Standard
WDSF Open Senior V Standard
Sunday 17 may
Open Students Standard
Open Students Latin
Open (NADB) Adults Start, C, B, A Standard & Latin
Open (NADB) Solo Youth & Adults Standard & Latin
Open (NADB) Solo Juveniles Standard & Latin (2 dances)
Open (NADB) Sen Start Standard & Latin
Open (NADB) Sen A Standard
WDSF COMPETITIONS
To participate in the WDSF competitions on 16-05-2026 you need a valid WDSF License. You will not be able to register if your MIN is not active.
Click here to register. Don’t forget to also buy your entry ticket!
OPEN (NADB)COMPETITIONS
Couples in the classes Start, C, B, an A as well as Solo Youth and Adult dancers can enter the Open (NADB) competitions on 17-05-2026. The competitions are open to international couples! If you have doubts about the class in which you should compete, send an email to wedstrijdsecretariaat@nadb.eu.
German couples: you are gaining ranking points for participation in Open (NADB) competitions! These will be counted towards your promotion in the national classes in Germany.
The Solo Youth and Solo Adults dance all 5 Latin/Standard dances
OPEN STUDENTS/DEBUTANTS COMPETITIONS
The Open Students/Debutants is open for all participants. No membership to a
certain bond, organization or students association is required. Couples can be of any gender combination. Experienced dancers (B+ NADB class) cannot participate with their own partner.
Competition clothes are not allowed in the Open Students/Debutants disciplines.
The Open Students/Debutants competition will start with a qualification round. The participants will be sorted in 2 poules: A poule and B poule. After that the regular rounds will be danced based on the number of participants. There will be no Redance. 3 dances will be danced in the qualification round:
Latin: Cha-Cha, Rumba, Jive
Standard: Slow Waltz, Tango, Quickstep
Samba and Viennese Waltz: will be added in the final for the A-poule.
Please register as a couple. Unfortunately, we cannot arrange for a Blind Date or lottery. Don’t have a partner? Ask for help from your students association or dance school, or post a message on our socials.
PROVISIONARY PROGRAM
ADJUDICATORS
To maximize your WDSF ranking points we have invited judges from 15+ nations! You will be adjudicated by a panel of 9 or 11 judges. The Open (NADB) competitions will be adjudicated by an international panel of 7 or 9 adjudicators. The organization of Amsterdam Open is strongly committed to honest and professional adjudication! All WDSF and NADB rules and code of conducts will be strictly observed.
TABLE TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE
Dancers and friends, you can now book table seats for the Amsterdam Open WDSF Competition!
• Single (1 seat) €50
• Whole table (6 seats) €250
👉 Dancers who have registered and paid their entry fee will get a 10% discount!
👉 Opportunities for dance teams, dance schools, or businesses to shine — book your table and we will help you gain visibility!
👉 Booking a table supports the competition and can be tax deductible!
How to book
Table seating and packages are not available through the standard ticketing app. To secure your spot or book a team package, please email us at amsterdamopenwdsf@gmail.com.
Availability is limited. Book early to ensure your team is ringside!
VENUE
Sporthallen Zuid is the largest sports hall in Amsterdam and one of the oldest multifunctional sports facilities in the Netherlands. The venue is easy to reach by public transport or by car.
SPORTHALLEN ZUID
BURGERWEESHUISPAD 54
AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS
PARKING
There are several parking options in the area. Parking in the residential areas is strictly prohibited!
SPECIAL PARKING DEAL FOR 16 TH OF MAY 2026
We have ensured places at the Frans Otten Stadion, IJssbaanpad 47, just 3 minute walk from the competition venue for the 16 th of May 2026. Purchase your parking
voucher for the Amsterdam Open at a discounted rate of €18 per day. How it works:
- Purchase your parking voucher via the ticketing app
- Enter the car park: Take a standard entry ticket form the barrier when you arrive
- Validation: Head to the Amsterdam Open reception desk
- Scan & Swap: Present the QR code/conformation you have received to the reception staff
- Collect: They will provide you with a validated physical exit ticket in exchange for your digital booking.
Note: You must visit the reception desk to collect your physical exit ticket before returning to your vehicle. The voucher QR code will not work at the barrier; you must use the physical ticket provided by the staff to exit.
| All parking options | |
| Frans Otten Stadion, IJsbaanpad 47 | Paid, first 15 minutes free, first 2.5 hours €5,- after + €2.50 for each hour.SPECIAL DAILY PRICE for 16 th May 2026: €18 for the whole day if you purchase the parking voucher via the ticket shop. |
| Parking slot in front of Sporthallen Zuid, Hall 3 | 65 places available, paid on Saturdays from 7:00 until 19:00. Free on Sundays. |
| Interparking Amsterdam Olympic Stadium | Paid, maximum daily rate is €50. Reservation in advance is recommended. |