Happy New Year!
Dear Firefighters,
As we welcome the dawn of 2025, the Organizing Committee of the 16th World Firefighters Games extends heartfelt wishes for a prosperous, safe, and inspiring year!.
You stand as the heroes of our communities—protecting lives, safeguarding homes, and responding selflessly to the call of duty no matter the hour or challenge. Your courage and commitment embody resilience, and unwavering dedication.
The year ahead promises an extraordinary celebration of your spirit, as we prepare to host the 16th World Firefighters Games in Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia, from November 5th to 13th, 2026. This event will bring together the world’s bravest men and women, not only to compete but to connect, inspire, and honor the camaraderie.
Let this new year be a time to reflect on your achievements, and prepare for the challenges ahead. Whether you’re training, mentoring, or serving on the frontlines, know that your efforts resonate with gratitude and admiration worldwide.
As we step into 2025, may it be a year filled with health, strength, and new milestones for each of you. We look forward to welcoming you to Al-Khobar in 2026 for an unforgettable celebration of excellence, and the enduring spirit of firefighters everywhere.
Thank you for your service, and here’s to a successful New Year!
Warm regards,
The Organizing Committee of the 16th World Firefighters Games 2026,
Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia.
Representatives from the WFG 2026 and the World Firefighters Games Governing Body are currently attending the Bombeiro de Ferro competition — the Portuguese version of the “Toughest Firefighter Alive” event.
The event is taking place 17–19 October 2025 in Póvoa de Varzim, Portugal, at the Varzim Sport Club.
Their presence highlights the ongoing collaboration and shared spirit of strength, skill, and camaraderie that define the global firefighting community.
Representative from the WFG26 and WFG governing body attended the Toughest Firefighter alive (TFA) Southern Africa Open Championship 2025 in Goerge, South Africa, to promote the upcoming WFG26 and strengthen international collaboration among firefighter communities.
The event took place at the Garden Route Mall from 9-11 October 2025, it featured intense competitions showcasing the strengths of some of the world's finest firefighters.
Join us at the World Firefighters games 2026 - where courage meets Glory.
The 16th World Firefighters Games 2026 Organizing Committee is proud to announce the formation of the Toughest Firefighter Alive (TFA) International Committee.
A global team of experts dedicated to setting new benchmarks for this iconic competition, the blue-ribbon event of WFG26.
https://www.wfg26.com/sports-and-competitions/toughest-firefighter-alive/
