The Event will run six days, 22-27 September.
The Opening Ceremony will be held on 22 September.
The Closing Ceremony will be held on 27 September.

September is an autumn month when the average temperature is 25℃ in Shanghai. With adequate sunshine, comfortable temperature and blossoming osmanthus, autumn is the ideal season for hosting a WorldSkills Competition and to welcome Competitors, Experts, delegations, and spectators to Shanghai.

The venue for WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 will be the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai.