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The sharpest minds of world university sports meet in Liaocheng

Championships 12 October 2026

Competition is underway as the best student chess and bridge players work to make their way to the podiums. The Liaocheng 2026 FISU World University Championship Mind Sports opened on the weekend with a captivating opening ceremony. The ceremony featured a wonderful performance that fully incorporated elements of the “Two Rivers” culture, displaying the vitality […]

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The 2026 FISU Championship season has kicked off!

Championships 13 March 2026

The first event, Cassino 2026 FISU World University Championship Cross-country, is scheduled on 14-15 March and the last one, Bangkok 2026 FISU World University Championship Golf, will close the season from 11-14 November. Back in 1963, the International University Sports Federation launched the FISU World University Championships – the first one was handball in Lund […]

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FISU World Championships and Cups Department satisfied with the coordination visits done so far

Championships 5 July 2025

Since the Championships Seminar held at the FISU headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland, all organising committees have been continuing their work to be ready for their respective events in 2026. Half of them have hosted FISU representatives for coordination visits. The FISU World University Championships 2026 coordination visits have been positive. Preparations are going well, and […]

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Check out the 2026 FISU World University Championships calendar

Championships 3 June 2025

Don’t miss out on any of the action next year with 20 competitions in 17 countries. 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 three days […]

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An insights and tip-filled FISU World University Championships seminar

Beach Volleyball 9 May 2025

The 2026 FISU World University Championship season is already well on the way, with 20 organising committees in 17 countries already busy creating logos, defining schedules and generally building their event step by step. 17 of them from 15 countries travelled to FISU headquarters for the traditional three day seminar. “There is nothing like meeting […]

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FISU Executive Committee attributes 2026 FISU Championships to host cities worldwide

Championships 10 February 2025

The FISU Executive Committee, under the leadership of Secretary General and CEO Matthias Remund, has officially assigned the host cities for the 2026 FISU World University Championships. The announcement took place during a key meeting on 12 January 2025, marking an important milestone in the preparation for these university sports competitions. The following cities, countries […]

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Polish success in chess and bridge as Entebbe 2024 FISU Championship Mind Sports wraps up

Championships 30 June 2024

The Entebbe 2024 FISU World University Championship Mind Sports has concluded in central Uganda. The event, which included competition in both chess and bridge, welcomed participants from 16 countries. This was Entebbe’s second time hosting a FISU event, having held the FISU Championship Cross-country in 2014. In bridge competition, France, by way of their defeat […]