Live Blog: ScaffChamp 2026 opens today in Vilnius

Scaffmag is reporting live from Vilnius as ScaffChamp 2026 opens, with today’s team draw and build reveal set to shape tomorrow’s competition.

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ScaffChamp 2026 opens today in Vilnius, with the team draw and the reveal of tomorrow’s build task set to be the main focus of day 1.

Scaffmag is on the ground in Lithuania and will be running a live blog throughout the event, bringing updates, photos and reaction from inside the venue.

The opening day is largely about setting the stage for tomorrow’s competition, when teams from across the world will be tested on speed, safety, planning and scaffold craft.

Over the next few days, we’ll be your eyes and ears on the ground, providing real-time updates, exclusive interviews, and behind-the-scenes insights into the competitions, innovations, and industry discussions that make ScaffChamp 2026 a must-follow event.

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