Join in the fun and vote for your favorite rings on Instagram @danacadesignstudio as these exceptional masterpieces compete head to head, for the title of BATTLE of the RINGS CHAMPION!

JURORS: Susie Ganch and Alex Boyd. Learn more HERE. A message from our Jurors, click HERE to view.

View the entire 2026 ring collection HERE.

Preorder the 2026 Catalog HERE or the bundle (catalog-poster-sticker), HERE.

Learn more about the competition HERE. 

Artists - be the first to know when the 2027 call opens, click HERE.

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CHAMPION 2026

After two weeks of grueling competition, without question, the people chose "Sasamba" by Kris Carlos as the Ring Smackdown 2026 Champion!

Learn about our champion HERE.

Congratulations!!

 

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But first, THE BONUS BATTLE - a brutal smash up of 5 rings chosen as alternates. They will not compete for champion but they deserve some love!

 

BONUS BATTLE

2026 Alternates, Wed May 6 - Fri May 8

Pictured left to right, alternate rings are DeAnna Puls, Izak Anderson, Grainne Murray, Loren Celedonia, and Danielle Giese. Tap or click each name to view full ring details, additional photos, and video.

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ROUND 1 - ROUND 2 - FINALS

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ROUND 1

Monday May 11, 2026

 

 

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Tuesday May 12, 2026

 

 

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Wednesday May 13, 2026

 

 

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Thursday May  14, 2026

 

 

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Friday May 15, 2026

 

 

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Saturday May 16, 2026

 

 

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Sunday May 17, 2026

 

 

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Monday May 18, 2026

 

 

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ROUND 2

Tuesday May 19, 2026

 

 

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Wednesday May 20, 2026

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Thursday May 21, 2026 

 

 

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Friday May 22, 2026

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FINALS

Saturday May 23, 2026

 

 

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Sunday May 24, 2026

 

 

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Tuesday May 23, 2026

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Wednesday May 27, 2026

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Thursday May 28, 2026