NABBA UK 2026: Pudsey entry, classes and practical show-day planning
NABBA UK is scheduled for Sunday 8 November 2026 at Pudsey Civic Hall in the Leeds area. The official entry form describes it as the final event of the UK and Ireland Season B calendar. For entrants, the key tasks are confirming valid membership, choosing the correct class and separating…
NABBA UK is scheduled for Sunday 8 November 2026 at Pudsey Civic Hall in the Leeds area. The official entry form describes it as the final event of the UK and Ireland Season B calendar. For entrants, the key tasks are confirming valid membership, choosing the correct class and separating registration arrangements from spectator admission.
The confirmed Pudsey event details
| Detail | Confirmed information |
|---|---|
| Competition | NABBA UK 2026 / NABBA United Kingdom |
| Date | Sunday 8 November 2026 |
| Venue | Pudsey Civic Hall, Dawsons Corner, Stanningley, Leeds, LS28 5TA |
| Organiser | NABBA |
| Check-in and stage times | Not established in the sources reviewed |
| Named event contact | Paul Jeffries, via the official event page |
The central event page still has 2025 in its URL, but the visible event is clearly dated 2026. Use the current heading and full venue address when checking travel arrangements.
Membership and entry: what the documents say
The 2026 UK registration form requires valid membership, priced at £50, purchased at least one week before the competition. It describes membership as seasonal; the central event page uses annual wording. If you are unsure whether an existing membership covers this show, ask NABBA to confirm rather than assume a fixed twelve-month period.
The form lists a £50 entry fee per category, with a maximum of two, and links to the North East and UK registration store. It also accepts cash at check-in. The central page highlights cash payment, so the two documents should be read together rather than presented as contradictory payment rules.
FM Coaching's practical advice is to keep membership and entry receipts distinct. Before making a second payment, check what your first receipt covers. Completing an online form and paying a fee are separate administrative steps, and a stored screenshot is useful if the organiser needs to trace your submission.
Which classes are listed?
The event-specific form includes First Timers and Novice men's bodybuilding; Teens and Juniors; Masters over 45, 55 and 60; Classic without a weight cap; men's height classes; Junior, Open and over-45 Men's Physique; Bikini Open and over-35; Trained Bikini; Toned, Athletic and Trained Figure; and Ladies over-45 Open.
These are published registration choices, not the final running order or proof that every division will have entrants. Check NABBA's rules before choosing a class, particularly where age, experience or height criteria matter. Do not assume that a similar title in a different federation has the same definition.
For a broader comparison before committing to a future season, read our guide to bodybuilding federations for UK first-timers. The organiser remains responsible for accepting an entry and confirming eligibility.
Spectators: check the show identity before buying
The registration store linked by the official form also has a spectator-ticket product. However, its general spectator text names the North East show and the product does not clearly identify the 8 November UK competition. We therefore cannot present that product's price as a verified NABBA UK admission offer.
Ask the named event contact for the correct booking destination, ticket conditions and arrival time. A competition entry fee does not establish what a supporter must pay, and a spectator ticket does not establish backstage access. No complete stage schedule or finish time was confirmed during this check.
Practical planning for Pudsey
Use LS28 5TA and the full Pudsey Civic Hall address when checking your route. Once check-in details arrive, plan backwards from that appointment rather than from an assumed stage time. Leave a sensible allowance for finding the correct entrance, registration and any necessary venue instructions. This is editorial planning advice, not a guarantee about parking or access facilities.
Readers comparing the late-season calendar can see the earlier NABBA England show and NABBA Universe as separate events in the Bodybuilding Hub. Their entry requirements must not be transferred automatically to Pudsey.
Independent editorial coverage by FM Coaching. No winners, athlete line-up or later qualification outcomes are claimed here. For personal preparation support, explore FM Coaching's competition-prep coaching.
Sources, photography and independence
Event sources checked on . The linked material establishes the published event arrangements; this page does not claim attendance or athlete interviews. FM Coaching is the independent publisher, not the event organiser.
Photograph: Mtaylor848 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Pudsey Civic Hall in 2009. Archive venue photograph, not an image of the competition or the building’s current condition. Proportionally resized and converted to WebP. The adapted image remains under CC BY-SA 3.0.
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