On Saturday, 16 May, the Dutch Qualifier for the World Breaking Classic (WBC) will take place at the Groninger Museum, in Coop Himmelb(l)au. The WBC is an international breakdancing event in which duos of breakdancers compete against each other. At the Groninger Museum, breakers can qualify for the World Final on 27 and 28 June 2026, in Eindhoven. The Groninger Museum, from the program surrounding the exhibition Hip Hop Is, serves as the unique setting for this leading international battle.
Sign up as a duo to compete for a spot in the World Final or come watch the spectacular battles. Be sure to also enjoy the exhibition Hip Hop Is.
About World Breaking Classic
World Breaking Classic (WBC) is an annual international 2-on-2 breaking battle held in the Netherlands. The event first took place in 2009 in Rotterdam and has since grown into one of the leading competitions in the global breaking scene. WBC is known for its unique battle system. Each year, eight top dancers from around the world are invited to form the “Great Eight.” Just before the world finals, the Great Eight are randomly paired into four duos, and these four duos compete against 12 “Challenger” duos. These 12 duos consist of the winners of the global qualifiers.
Program
12 PM – 1 PM Registration for duos
1 PM – 2:15 PM Prelims
2:15 PM – 3:05 PM Top 16
3:05 PM – 3:35 PM Top 8
3:35 PM – 3:50 PM Break
3:50 PM – 4:10 PM Top 4
4:10 PM – 4:15 PM Break
4:15 PM – 4:30 PM Finals + ceremony
Info
| Date | Saturday, 16 May 2026 |
| Location | Coop Himmelb(l)au (second level of the Hip Hop Is exhibition) |
| Time | 12 PM – 4:30 PM |
| Entrance | Free with a valid museum ticket |