Press kit — The Tactical Games Europe

    The Tactical Games Europe is the European series of competitions that combine physical fitness with rifle and pistol shooting. The 2027 season includes 4 Qualifiers, 2 Sniper Challenges and a series of Skirmish events.

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    Key facts

    Sport
    Running, carrying weights and clearing obstacles, combined with timed rifle and pistol shooting
    Origin
    The Tactical Games, USA. The first official matches were held in 2018
    Organiser in Europe
    The Tactical Games Europe (TTG Europe)
    Formats
    Qualifier (2 days, 8 stages) · Skirmish (1 day, 4 stages) · Sniper Challenge (2 days, two-person teams)
    2027 season
    Qualifiers in Poland, Hungary, France and Italy · Sniper Challenges in Italy and Poland · Skirmish events in Poland and Italy
    Next event
    TTG SKIRMISH — PAWŁÓW, POLAND, November 7, 2026
    2027 registration
    From 14 November 2026, via PractiScore
    Divisions
    12, including Elite, Tactical, Intermediate, Masters 40+, 50+ and 60+, and a team division
    Athletes
    Civilians, soldiers, police officers and first responders compete side by side. According to the organiser, half of the athletes are civilians
    Home base
    Poland Shooting Center, Pawłów (Poland)
    In numbers
    More than 10,000 athletes and more than 200 events worldwide (organiser's figures)
    Partners
    Archon Firearms, Brothers in Arms, Canik, Concept2, Direct Action, DTF Arms, Earmor, Helikon-Tex, IWA OutdoorClassics, JP Enterprises, Kahles, Kolba, Mimtac Triggers, Monster Energy, Polish Ministry of National Defence, Primary Arms, RP Arms, SIG Sauer
    Media contact
    info@thetacticalgames.eu

    About The Tactical Games Europe

    The Tactical Games is a sport where physical fitness meets marksmanship. Athletes run, carry heavy loads and clear obstacles, then, with their heart rate up, engage targets with a rifle and a pistol. Results are based on time, with penalties added for misses.

    The sport was born in the USA. It was founded by Tim Burke, a career US Special Forces soldier, and the first official matches were held in 2018. According to the organiser, more than 10,000 athletes have competed in The Tactical Games.

    The Tactical Games Europe brings this format to Europe. Every Qualifier runs to the same standards as US events: 8 stages, all divisions, official rankings and Points Race scoring. Results count toward the European ranking and toward qualification for the National Championship in the USA.

    Civilians, soldiers, police officers and first responders compete side by side. No tactical experience is required, but every athlete must be able to handle a rifle and a pistol safely.

    TTG Europe's home base is Poland Shooting Center in Pawłów. By 2028 the organiser aims to run 6–8 Qualifier events and, in the long term, to be active in more than 20 countries.

    Competition formats

    TTG Europe runs three formats. The most important is the two-day Qualifier, which earns points toward qualification for the championship in the USA.

    QualifierDuration2 days (Saturday and Sunday)Stages8: four mixed, one physical, one running, one shooting and one with both rifle and pistolWho it is forAll divisions. Results count toward the Points Race ranking
    SkirmishDuration1 dayStages4: two combining effort and shooting, one physical and one shootingWho it is forA first event for beginners, training for experienced athletes
    Sniper ChallengeDuration2 daysStagesTasks for two-person teams (shooter and spotter): shots out to 900 m, rucking with all gearWho it is forHeavy, Lite and Slick divisions. The format is modelled on the tasks of police SWAT snipers

    Qualifier entry is €399 per person or €600 per team (€300 per person). A Skirmish costs €120; in Poland it is PLN 499 (ticket in the TTG Europe shop). The organiser recommends that beginners start with a Skirmish or the TTG 101 introductory course.

    2026–2027 calendar

    Registration for all 2027 events opens on 14 November 2026.

    DateEventVenueFormat
    November 7, 2026TTG SKIRMISH — PAWŁÓW, POLANDPawłów, PolandSKIRMISH
    November 13–15, 2026TTG NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP 2026USA (TBD)NATIONAL
    March 20, 2027TTG SKIRMISH — ITALYTerni, ItalySKIRMISH
    March 27, 2027TTG SKIRMISH — SOUTH POLANDPoland Shooting Center, PolandSKIRMISH
    April 10–11, 2027TTG SNIPER CHALLENGE — ITALYLa Arcate Range, Pisa, ItalySNIPER
    April 14–15, 2027TTG SKIRMISH — SAPER GAMES (MIL & LEO)Free · by invitation onlyPoland Shooting Center, PolandSKIRMISH
    May 8–9, 2027TTG POLAND TEAM EVENT 2027Poland Shooting Center, PolandQUALIFIER
    June 12–13, 2027TTG HUNGARY QUALIFIER 2027Budapest, HungaryQUALIFIER
    June 20, 2027TTG SKIRMISH — SOUTH POLANDPoland Shooting Center, PolandSKIRMISH
    July 10, 2027TTG SKIRMISH — ITALYTerni, ItalySKIRMISH
    July 10–11, 2027TTG FRANCE QUALIFIER 2027Marseille, FranceQUALIFIER
    August 7–8, 2027TTG SNIPER CHALLENGE — POLANDPoligon Drawsko Pomorskie, PolandSNIPER
    August 22, 2027TTG SKIRMISH — SOUTH POLANDPoland Shooting Center, PolandSKIRMISH
    September 11–12, 2027TTG ITALY QUALIFIER 2027La Arcate Range, Pisa, ItalyQUALIFIER
    October 24, 2027TTG SKIRMISH — SOUTH POLANDPoland Shooting Center, PolandSKIRMISH
    November 13, 2027TTG SKIRMISH — ITALYTerni, ItalySKIRMISH

    Up-to-date calendar and registration: thetacticalgames.eu/competition

    What the competition looks like

    Each stage tests a different skill, and the final ranking is the sum of points from all stages.

    • Effort and shooting. Athletes run, carry and drag weights, climb and sprint, then shoot with a rifle and a pistol. In the Men's Elite division, loads reach 113 kg (strongman bag), 98 kg (axle bar) and 91 kg (tombstone).
    • Scoring. On timed stages, 10 seconds are added for every miss. The best athlete scores 100 points and the others score proportionally.
    • Divisions. 12 divisions: Elite, Tactical, Intermediate, and Masters 40+ and 50+ for women and men, Masters 60+ for men, and a team division.
    • Gear. A rifle (e.g. AR-15), a pistol, ammunition, hearing and eye protection, and a plate carrier weighing 6.8 kg for men and 5.4 kg for women. At events in Poland, athletes can rent a rifle and a pistol with ammunition.
    • Safety. Firearms stay unloaded outside a stage and away from range officer supervision. A safety briefing is mandatory before the start, and range officers are TTG-certified.
    • Spectators. Spectators are welcome. They register on the website and watch from designated safe areas.

    Press release

    The Tactical Games Europe announces its 2027 calendar: Qualifiers in four countries

    Pawłów, 11 October 2026. The Tactical Games Europe, the European organiser of competitions that combine physical fitness with marksmanship, has announced its 2027 season calendar. Athletes will compete for points toward the National Championship in the USA at four Qualifiers: in Poland, Hungary, France and Italy. Registration opens on 14 November 2026.

    The Qualifier season opens on 8–9 May with the Poland Team Event at Poland Shooting Center in Pawłów. The following Qualifiers will be held in Budapest (12–13 June), Marseille (10–11 July) and at La Arcate Range in Pisa (11–12 September). Each lasts two days and consists of eight stages, and results count toward the European Points Race ranking.

    The calendar also includes two TTG Sniper Challenges, team long-range shooting competitions modelled on the tasks of police SWAT snipers. They will take place in Pisa (10–11 April) and at the Drawsko Pomorskie Training Area (7–8 August).

    For beginners, the organiser offers one-day Skirmish events. Seven open Skirmish events are planned for 2027 in Pawłów and in Terni, Italy. The next Skirmish takes place on 7 November 2026 in Pawłów.

    Civilians, soldiers, police officers and first responders compete side by side in 12 divisions matched to fitness level. Qualifier entry is €399 per person or €600 per team. Full calendar and registration: thetacticalgames.eu/competition.

    Media contact: info@thetacticalgames.eu

    About the organiser

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    The Tactical Games Europe (TTG Europe) is the European series of The Tactical Games, a sport that combines physical fitness with rifle and pistol shooting under time pressure. The Tactical Games held its first events in the USA in 2018. TTG Europe runs Qualifier, Skirmish and Sniper Challenge events in Poland, Hungary, France and Italy to the standards of the US competitions. Qualifier results count toward the European Points Race ranking and qualification for the National Championship in the USA. TTG Europe's home base is Poland Shooting Center in Pawłów. More at thetacticalgames.eu.

    For media

    • Accreditation. Email info@thetacticalgames.eu with the name of your outlet, the names of the people attending, the event and date, and the type of coverage (text, photo, video). We will confirm your accreditation and send the rules for working on the range.
    • On site. Media and spectators stay in designated safe areas and follow the range officers' instructions. Details such as photographer positions and hearing and eye protection are agreed at accreditation.
    • Images. TTG Europe logos can be downloaded below. Photos and videos from our events are available on request. We post live coverage on Instagram and YouTube.
    • Interviews. Please send requests for interviews with organisers and athletes to the same address.

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    Media contact

    Email
    info@thetacticalgames.eu
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    @thetacticalgameseurope
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    Home base
    Poland Shooting Center, Poligonowa 41, 49-300 Pawłów, Poland