Your team belongs in the Arena. Take on the same blocs as the pros in separate rounds, compete in the Amateur category and stay for both finals.
On Saturday 10 October 2026, bring a teammate to Climbing District Tottenham Hale and take on the TBA5 competition boulders.
Amateur and Pro teams tackle the same blocs in separate rounds. Each category has its own ranking and final. You get the excitement of sharing the Arena with top climbers without being ranked against them.
One team of two. One shared score. One very good reason to give it a go.
One competitor ticket covers a team of two. You climb as a pair and share a score. The opening qualifier blocs start at around V2, so you can find your feet as the challenge builds.
A new boulder is released every four minutes. Complete it within the time to keep your team in the competition. Your strategy and support for each other matter as much as the sends.
The Amateur category has its own ranking and final. Pro teams tackle the same competition blocs in separate rounds, so you can enjoy the shared Arena atmosphere without being ranked against them.
The winning Amateur team receives a team competition entry ticket for the Amateur category at TBA5 Paris on 13–14 November 2026.
Start in London. See how far your team can take it.
Each competitor gets a TBA5 T-shirt and a partner goodie bag. Osteopath services will also be available in the gym.
When your team finishes competing, your competitor ticket lets you stay to spectate the Amateur final and Pro final. Watch the competition play out from the other side of the mats.
Can’t stay for the Pro competition? Watch TBA5 London live on YouTube from around 7pm. The exact start time may shift depending on how the competition day runs.
No. The Amateur category is open to climbers who do not meet the Pro eligibility criteria. The opening qualifier blocs start around V2. If anyone on your team has represented their country regionally, nationally or internationally, your team must enter Pro.
No. Amateur and Pro teams climb the same competition boulders in separate categories, with separate rankings and finals.
Choose a teammate and book one Amateur competitor ticket for your team of two. The ticket price is per team, not per person. The event currently lists non-mixed Male and Female team formats.
Your competitor ticket still includes access to spectate both the Amateur and Pro finals. Stay and enjoy the rest of the event.
Each competitor receives a TBA5 T-shirt and a partner goodie bag. Osteopath services will be available in the gym.
Amateur competitors must be 16 or older on the day of the event.
Competitor ticket sales close at midnight on Tuesday 6 October 2026. TBA5 London takes place on Saturday 10 October at Climbing District Tottenham Hale.
Your team’s check-in time will be confirmed in the competitor information before the event.
Yes. The Pro competition will be streamed live on YouTube from around 7pm. The exact start time may shift depending on how the competition day runs.
Choose your teammate, select the Amateur category and book one competitor ticket for your team of two.
Competitor ticket sales close at midnight on Tuesday 6 October. Your place in the Arena is waiting.
Can’t make it in person? Watch the Pro competition live on YouTube from around 7pm. Timing may shift depending on how the day runs.
Get your kids climbing this half-term! On Saturday 31 October, our Little Rockers and Rockers sessions at Building One, London Fields and Tottenham Hale will feature Halloween climbing games and sweet treats. Costumes encouraged!
We look back at Old School vs New School at Climbing District Tottenham Hale and ahead to Team Boulder Arena 5 London on 10 October. Two climbers, one team, and a whole lot more pressure.
A fun three day NICAS Level 1 bouldering course for kids this August, building confidence, agility and climbing skills in small coached groups. Only six spaces per class.
From August 29–30, then September 4–6, get ready for an explosive start to the year: open days, special offers, and activities!
A high‑energy bouldering comp mixing Old School technique with New School dynamism, lifelines, surprises and team‑driven fun at Tottenham Hale.
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