NBL is a competition and platform for the Dutch Breaking scene, also known as breakdance. With battles running across the country for all ages and levels, dancers get the chance to progress from their first battle experience all the way to the world stage. During the Urban Dansdagen, the Youthleague runs throughout the day with battles for dancers aged 18 and under. In the evening, the 1 on 1 International brings it up a notch, where you get to go head to head with breakers from across the globe.
Who can take part?
Your age on 31 December 2026 determines which category you compete in. The Youthleague is split by age group and level, where B stands for Beginners (less than 2 years of battle experience) and A stands for Advanced (more than 2 years of battle experience). So for example, if you are 13 years old and just starting out, you compete in the Solo up to 15 years B category.
Youthleague / Solo:
- Solo up to 12 years old / B
- Solo up to 15 years old / A
- Solo up to 18 years old / B
Youthleague / Crew:
- Crew up to 18 years old / B
Programme & artists
10:00: Doors open
11:00: Battles start / Solo up to 12 years B
14:00: Battles start / Solo up to 18 years B
15:30: Break
16:00: Crew battles start
17:30: Battles start / Solo up to 15 years A
19:00: Youthleague battles done
20:00: International 1 on 1 (evening programme starts, open to everyone)
23:00: End of programme
Artists at the Youthleague
- Host: Jango
- DJ: L Locke
- Judges: Carlos Rocha, Jazzy & Marina
Artists at the 1 on 1 International in the evening
- Host: David
- DJ: SD
- Judges: Niek, King, Hong10
NBL normally runs Dutch battles. The international category is a special edition, giving Dutch breakers the chance to measure up against the global scene.
