World Skat Championship

The World Skat Championship has been organised biannually since 1978 by the International Skat Players Association at various locations worldwide and is the highest level Skat competition in the world. It alternates with the European Skat Championship which has taken place biannually since 1979 and which ISPA also organises. In addition to the title of World Skat Champion, players compete for other titles: the Women's World Skat Champion, a Youth World Champion, a Veteran World Champion and a Veteran Women's World Champion.
In addition, there is an award for the best team and the best mixed team.
In 1992 an award for the best nation was introduced.