Check out the 2026 FISU World University Championships calendar

Don’t miss out on any of the action next year with 20 competitions in 17 countries. The cycling, mind sports, and sport climbing dates still need to be confirmed.

As we prepare for the next FISU World University Championships season, we are pleased to share the official 2026 FISU Championships calendar. The dates indicated refer to the competition period and the delegations should plan to arrive at least two days before and depart one day after those dates.

You will soon find more information on each FISU World University Championship on their dedicated page on fisu.net. Event websites will also be launched in the coming months to provide additional information regarding services, regulations, competition programmes, and much more.

Cross Country – Cassino (ITA) 14-15 March 2026

Finswimming – Sharm El-Sheikh (EGY) 10-11 April 2026

Cheerleading – Gothenburg (SWE) 5-7 June 2026

Combat Sports – Brasilia (BRA) 8-13 June 2026

Handball – Pessac (FRA) 20-27 June 2026

Futsal – Warsaw (POL) 1-7 July 2026

Canoe Sports – Sukoró (HUN) 2-5 July 2026

Padel – Malaga (ESP) 7-11 July 2026

Orienteering – Vila Real (POR) 28 July-1 August 2026

Squash – Mumbai (IND) 3-9 August 2026

Triathlon – Nyon (SUI) 8-9 August 2026

Rowing – London (CAN) 13-15 August 2026

Beach Sports – Figueira da Foz (POR) 18-23 August 2026

Modern Pentathlon – Madrid (ESP) 27-30 August 2026

Rugby Sevens – Stellenbosch (RSA) 4-6 September 2026

Weightlifting – Doha (QAT) 8-12 September 2026

Shooting Sport – New Taipei (TPE) 27-31 October 2026

Cycling – Zhangjiakou (CHN) TBD

Mind Sports – Liaocheng (CHN) TBD

Padel – Malaga (ESP) TBD

Sport Climbing – Bankok (THA) TBD

Weightlifting – Doha (QAT) TBD

Some events are still pending final date confirmation (TBD in the above list). In some cases, this is due to ongoing discussions with the Organising Committees, and in others, due to the need to align with the International Federations’ calendars. Nonetheless, it is important to share the available information now to support National University Sport Federations’ initial planning. Updates will be provided as soon as the full calendar is confirmed.

Additionally, three events – golf, powerlifting, and sailing – have not yet been officially confirmed. FISU is actively working with potential hosts and the respective International Federations and expects to finalise these attributions in the coming months.