The Tiger Trophy 2026 is a major British Aerobatics competition taking place from September 11 to 13, 2026, at Fenland Airfield near Spalding, Lincolnshire. Organised under the auspices of British Aerobatics, the event brings together general aviation pilots and aerobatic competitors from across the UK to test their precision flying capabilities over three days of intense aerial competition.
The multi-trophy format combines several historic individual awards into a single, comprehensive contest weekend, spanning multiple difficulty tiers from introductory Club level up to Advanced and Unlimited aerobatic categories. Participants compete for distinct regional and perpetual honors, including the prestigious Tiger Trophy alongside the John McLean, Fenland, Don Henry, and Nathaniel Alony Trophies. Beyond awarding top national honors, the event serves as a key gathering for the UK general aviation and sporting aerobatics community, drawing diverse pilots, support crews, and aviation enthusiasts to the Lincolnshire Fens.