Sun, Oct 12
|The Dark Horse Camden
2026 Technics DMC Battleground - Day 1 (Eliminations)
Featuring Craze & DJ Koco
Time & Location
Oct 12, 2025, 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The Dark Horse Camden, Camden Stables Market, 87/88 North Yard, Chalk Farm, London NW1 8AH, UK
About The Event
DMC Battlegrounds 2026
Friday, November 13, 2026
The Stables, Camden, London
The road to becoming a DMC World Champion begins here.
DMC Battlegrounds is an all-day celebration of turntablism, bringing together the world's most exciting DJs as they battle for a place in the DMC World Finals.
Watch competitors from across the globe go head-to-head in the DMC Open World Championship and DMC Scratch World Championship, where every routine is performed live and every round determines who advances to Saturday's Finals at KOKO.
More than just a competition, Battlegrounds is where the global DJ community comes together. Meet competitors, connect with artists, explore sponsor activations, discover the latest DJ technology, and experience the culture that has defined DMC for over four decades.
The evening continues with exclusive performances from DJ Koco, Craze, and more special guests, making Battlegrounds the ultimate opening day of the DMC World Championships weekend.
Whether you're an aspiring competitor, lifelong fan, or simply passionate about DJ culture, Battlegrounds offers a unique opportunity to witness the next generation of champions before the world's best take the stage on Saturday.
Event Highlights
DMC Open World Championship Eliminations
DMC Scratch World Championship Eliminations
DMC Classic World Championship Eliminations
DMC Open World Championship Eliminations
Live performances by DJ Koco, Craze, and more
Sponsor activations and DJ gear demonstrations
Meet competitors, artists, and the global DMC community
Hosted at The Stables, Camden
Continue the Journey
Your DMC weekend doesn't end here.
Join us on Saturday, November 14, at the legendary KOKO for the DMC World DJ Championships, where the world's top DJs compete in the Classic, Scratch, and Supremacy World Finals, alongside headline performances from A-Trak, Skratch Bastid, and more.
One Weekend. Two Events. One World Champion.