StaplerCup: Welcome to the forklift world championship!

Welcome to the Forklift World Championship - the world championship in forklift driving. Be there when the best women, men and teams compete for the world championship titles! Look forward to breathtaking action, exciting head-to-head duels and thrills right up to the last second.

20 Years of StaplerCup – A Record-Breaking Anniversary!

From October 23 to 25, 2025, the LINDE MH ARENA in Aschaffenburg became the ultimate hotspot of the international forklift sports scene. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the StaplerCup thrilled more than 50,000 fans on-site and via livestream with an event like no other – featuring new world champions, thrilling duels, and groundbreaking premieres.

For the first time, an automated vehicle was integrated into the competition course – a true milestone for forklift sports. And with the TikTok livestream, the StaplerCup reached an entirely new audience. The combination of technical finesse, the legendary Kaup HeroRamp, and exciting new competition elements turned the anniversary into an unforgettable experience for the community.

Forklift Championship Overview

At the StaplerCup everything is about speed, skills and good tactics - all competitions are nearly acrobatic in nature. High tension is guaranteed from the first engine start to the last crossing of the finish line! In national and international StaplerCup World Championship Qualifier events, winners are being chosen who will fight for the world champion title in the StaplerCup finals.

Forklift World Championship

Those who qualify for the Forklift World Championship are among the best forklift operators in the world. The Forklift Cup Finals then determine the world champions in the Men’s / Women’s / Team World Championship disciplines. On the World Championship course in the LINDE MH ARENA in Aschaffenburg, competitors face off against each other and against the clock – this is where those with the stuff to become a Forklift World Champion show their mettle!

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Qualifier

Qualifiers take place throughout Germany and at an increasing number of international locations. Anyone with a valid forklift license (DGUV Regulation 68 in Germany or equivalent), strong nerves, and a desire for action can participate. The organizers are Linde's contract partners in Germany and Linde MH country organizations worldwide.

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Corporate Cup

Qualified through the StaplerCup Qualifiers or directly nominated: In the Corporate Cup, the forklift heroes compete for their company and prove themselves as a team. Company teams consist of three forklift operators and one logistics specialist. Precise teamwork, communication, and speed determine victory and defeat.

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