The 2025 European Judo Championships is set to unfold in Podgorica, Montenegro, from 23-27 April 2025. This prestigious event will gather elite judoka from across Europe, competing in both individual and mixed team categories. This championship marks a significant milestone as Montenegro celebrates 50 years of judo. Hosting such a high-caliber event underscores the nation’s commitment to the sport and provides an opportunity to showcase its rich cultural heritage to the international judo community.
Event Overview
- Dates: 23–27 April 2025
- Venue: Morača Sports Center, Podgorica, Montenegro – FREE Entry!
- Organisers: European Judo Union (EJU) and Montenegro Judo Federation
- Participants: 431
- Countries: 47
- Official Draw: 22 April, 16:00 (CET), Hotel Voco – Watch Live Online via JudoTV
- Press Conference: 22 April, 17:00 (CET), Hotel Voco
- Opening Ceremony: 24 April
Competition Schedule
- 23 April: Men: -60kg, -66kg; Women: -48kg, -52kg
- 24 April: Men: -73kg; Women: -57kg, -63kg
- 25 April: Men: -81kg, -90kg; Women: -70kg
- 26 April: Men: -100kg, +100kg; Women: -78kg, +78kg
- 27 April: Mixed Team Event
Watch Live Online
Fans worldwide can catch all the action live on JudoTV, ensuring that enthusiasts don’t miss a moment of the competition.
Preliminaries: 10:30 (CET)
Final Block: 16:00 (CET)

Kids Camp Budva
The Judo Kids Camp in Budva, Montenegro, taking place between 24–26 April, offers young judoka a unique mix of top-level training and seaside fun. Held at the Mediterranean Sport Centre, kids will train with Olympic, World and European medallists, learn all about the judo values and enjoy cultural exchanges. Moreover, for the first time there will be a Children Kata Seminar led by expert, Monika Peroddi. Keep up to date with all information via the Kids Camp Telegram Channel: https://t.me/+HMYkKz2ANeM0NTY0
See you in Montenegro!
Author: Szandra Szogedi