The ninth edition of the annual Festival Of Champions is set to hold from Wednesday, November 18, to Friday, November 20, 2026, at RCCG Champions Cathedral, Region 70, Effurun, Delta State.
Organised by RCCG Champions Cathedral, the three-day gospel gathering carries the theme “New Song” and will feature an impressive lineup of Nigerian and international gospel music ministers, worship leaders, and ministers of the Word.
Among the gospel ministers scheduled to minister at this year’s edition are Nathaniel Bassey, Muyiwa Olarewaju, Micah Stampley, Dunsin Oyekan, Mercy Chinwo, Chioma Jesus, Lawrence Oyor, Moses Bliss, Prinx Emmanuel, Sunmisola Okeleye, Beejay Sax, Adeyinka Alaseyori, Lilian Nneji, Bidemi Olaoba, Mr M. & Revelation, Bukola Bekes, Chinyere Udoma, Greatman Takit, Sounds of Salem, and Tope Praise.
Also joining the lineup is Joyous Celebration from South Africa, alongside the Region 70 Mass Choir, for what promises to be three days of praise, worship and spiritual encounters.
Ministering the Word during the festival will be Pastor J.F. Odesola, Pastor K.K. Ndukwe, Apostle Michael Orokpo, Pastor Daniel Olawande, and Pastor Dolapo Lawal.
The 2026 Festival of Champions will take place across two venues over the three-day programme. On Wednesday, November 18, and Thursday, November 19, activities will begin at 3:00 PM at RCCG Champions Cathedral Family, 16–18 Airport Road, Old Airport, Effurun, Delta State.
The grand finale takes place on Friday, November 20, beginning at 6:00 PM at Urhobo College Field, Effurun-Sapele Road, Effurun.
The festival will be hosted by Pastor Emmanuel Emefienim, Pastor in Charge of RCCG Region 70, alongside Pastor E.A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).
Speaking ahead of the event, Pastor Emefienim explained the vision behind the annual gathering and this year’s theme: “We hold the festival so people can praise and worship God sincerely. This year’s theme, New Song, is an invitation to come with a thankful heart and go home with a new testimony.”
For those unable to attend physically, the programme will be streamed live on the RCCG Champions Cathedral YouTube channel, as well as Facebook and Instagram under the name RCCG Champions Cathedral.
The event will also be broadcast on television through DStv Channel 198, GOtv Channel 29, Dove TV, and RTM, giving viewers the opportunity to participate from different locations.
Admission is FREE, and members of the public, gospel music lovers, worshippers and the media are warmly invited to attend.
