Don’t miss out on any of the action next year with 20 competitions in 17 countries. The cycling, mind sports, padel, sport climbing and weightlifting 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.
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
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
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.
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