Battle of the Year Homecoming Jam
Come home.
Step into the circle.
Write the next chapter.
17 October 2026 · 17:00
Freizeitheim Döhren · Hannover, Germany
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A new chapter,
where it all began.
The return
More than three decades ago, a small venue in Hannover became the birthplace of something that would change breaking forever.
Battle of the Year was never just a competition. It became a meeting point. A place where generations, countries and cultures came together through one shared passion.
On October 17, 2026, we return to that very place.
Not to relive the past.
Not to recreate history.
But to celebrate it, and write the next chapter together.
The invitation
The Battle of the Year Homecoming Jam is an invitation to every B-Boy, every B-Girl, every crew, every supporter and every member of our global community to come home.
For one day, the walls of the Freizeitheim Döhren, where the very first Battle of the Year took place, will once again be filled with music, cyphers, battles, laughter, friendships and unforgettable moments.
Whether you have been part of BOTY for thirty years or you are stepping into the circle for the very first time, this Homecoming is yours.
Competition Categories
- 01
Crew Battle
5 to 8 dancers per crew
- 02
1vs1 B-Boy
- 03
1vs1 B-Girl
Unlike previous editions, there are no invitations.
Every crew. Every B-Boy. Every B-Girl.
Registration is now closed: the circle is complete.
A Road to the World Final
The winners of each category earn a Wildcard for the World Final 2027.
This year's Homecoming Jam is more than a celebration. It is also the beginning of the journey toward the next Battle of the Year World Final, and a place on the biggest stage in breaking.
More Than a Competition
Expect more than battles.
- Cyphers
- Music
- Old friends
- New friendships
- Stories
- Memories
- Family
This is not about trophies. This is about reconnecting with the people who have carried this culture for generations.
Accommodation
To make your trip easier, we have partnered with a local hotel offering special rates exclusively for Homecoming Jam participants.
Rooms are extremely limited, so we strongly recommend booking your accommodation as soon as possible.
June Six Hotel Hannover City, Kurt-Schumacher-Str. 14/16, 30159 Hannover. Booking is by email, with «Homecoming Jam 2026» in the subject line.
Register Early
Registration is now closed.
See you where it all began.
The circle comes home.
17 October 2026 · 17:00 · Freizeitheim Döhren · Hannover, Germany
- Format
- Crew Battle · 1vs1 B-Boy · 1vs1 B-Girl
- Schedule
- 17:00
