The Philippine National Police (PNP) will once again represent the country in the UAE SWAT Challenge 2026, one of the world’s most respected international competitions for police tactical units, set to take place in Dubai this February.

The annual event gathers elite law enforcement teams from across the globe, placing them in high-pressure scenarios that test operational readiness, discipline, teamwork, and tactical execution under extreme conditions.

Elite competition in Dubai

The UAE SWAT Challenge 2026 will run from February 7 to 11 at Training City in Al Ruwayyah, Dubai. Competing teams will face five demanding stages designed to measure physical strength, endurance, precision, coordination, and real-time response in simulated tactical situations.

The PNP delegation is set to go up against some of the world’s most highly trained special police units, continuing the country’s growing presence in international law enforcement competitions. The challenge serves not only as a test of skill, but also as a platform for knowledge-sharing and professional development among global police forces.

Call for Filipino support at home and abroad

Filipinos based in Dubai are encouraged to attend the event in person and show support for the PNP team. Admission to the competition is free, with tickets available at Virgin Megastore outlets, allowing the Filipino community to rally behind the national delegation.

For Filipinos in the Philippines and in other parts of the world, live coverage of the competition will be streamed on the official UAE SWAT Challenge YouTube channel. Viewers are encouraged to watch, share the broadcast, and show online support for the Philippine team throughout the competition.

The UAE SWAT Challenge Media Centre has also announced that it is ready to assist editors and television stations with official information, high-quality images, and direct links to the live broadcast to support accurate and timely coverage of the event.