Student-aththletes from all five continents meet on a Portuguese beach

Figueira da Foz hosts the FISU World University Beach Sports Championship from 16-22 September. Participants from 31 nations and regions will compete for world titles in four disciplines: beach handball, beach soccer, beach volleyball and beach wrestling.

For six days, the coastal city of Figueira da Foz will become a hub of international university sport.

About the host

Figueira da Foz stands as one of Portugal’s most iconic coastal destinations — a city where the ocean, sport, and community come together in perfect harmony. With its vast sandy beaches, mild climate, and long-standing sporting tradition, Figueira da Foz offers the ideal setting to host the 2026 FISU World University Championship Beach Sports, which will take place at Buarcos Beach.

FADU Portugal’s and the Organising Committee’s president, Diogo Salgado Braz, called the event a major milestone for national university sport, describing it as a sign of Portugal’s organisational capacity and its higher education institutions on the international stage. He noted that hosting 600 participants from five continents in Figueira da Foz reflects the strength of the university sport movement and FISU’s confidence in the partnership.

The championship also strengthens ties between the university sector and the municipality, aligning with the growth of the University of Coimbra’s campus in Figueira da Foz (CUCFF), which focuses on teaching, research and the “blue economy.” The event offers a chance to connect the international student community with the city.

The beach handball, soccer and volleyball competitions will be streamed live from 21 September. For beach wrestling, make sure to check the schedule by clicking on the link below!
Click here to watch.
Click here to access photos and highlights!
Click here to get all the results!

You can find out more information on the event’s official website and on its social media outlets, Instagram and Facebook.

And also on FISU’s social media outlets, Instagram and Facebook.

The participants

You can find the daily programme here.