Head-to-Head (H2H) is a World Ninja League (WNL) competition format where athletes race against one another on an obstacle course. Rather than competing for the fastest time individually, athletes compete directly against an opponent in an exciting racing format with a double elimination bracket. In this format, athletes are guaranteed at least two course runs.

Qualifying for Regionals:Athletes earn Season Points by competing in WNL Head-to-Head qualifying competitions. Points are awarded based on placement, with 1st place earning 10 points, 2nd place earning 9 points, and so on through 10th place.The top 32 athletes in each age and gender division within a region's standings qualify for that region's Head-to-Head Regional Championship.Athletes may earn points and qualify in multiple regions. Head-to-Head standings are separate from traditional Tier 1 and Tier 2 competitions.Qualifying for World Championships:Athletes must qualify for and compete at a Head-to-Head Regional Championship to advance to Worlds.There are approximately 32 qualifying spots available per age and gender division across all regions combined. These spots are distributed among regions based on the number of athletes participating in each division.Athletes who finish within their Regional Championship's allocated qualifying positions earn a spot at the Head-to-Head World Championships.

Head-to-Head competitions use a seeded, double-elimination bracket based on each athlete's WNL Power Score.Athletes with fewer than 5 Head-to-Head competitions: Seeding is determined by averaging their Head-to-Head Power Score and Tier 1 Power Score. Athletes new to Head-to-Head start with a Head-to-Head Power Score of 1500.Athletes with 5 or more Head-to-Head competitions: Seeding is based solely on their Head-to-Head Power Score.Bracket matchups: Higher-seeded athletes are initially paired against lower-seeded athletes.Tied Power Scores: Seeding is randomized when athletes have identical Power Scores.Depending on the number of registered athletes, some higher-seeded competitors may receive a first-round bye.

Each athlete must have a NinjaWorks Athlete ID, a completed Level Up waiver, and a current-season WNL waiver.Athletes competing in WNL for the first time will need to obtain their NinjaWorks Athlete ID before competing. Please contact us if you need assistance getting started.

WNL age divisions are determined by the athlete's age on January 1, 2027.

Athlete check-in and warm-up is 30 minutes before the scheduled rule walkthrough. The times listed in the competition schedule are rule walkthrough times.

No! Spectator admission is free for this competition.

Medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each division.A $100 cash prize will also be awarded to the top finisher in both the Elite Male and Elite Female divisions.