Everybody is all-in!
Germany‘s largest playing field in the Rhine-Ruhr region and Berlin invites everyone to participate. Not only student-athletes, but also artists, the local population, and communities: from all across Germany, and from all over the world. Let's create a playful, colorful, and welcoming atmosphere together.
Compete as an Athlete
The FISU Games are open to students aged 18 to 25 who have been nominated by their National University Sports Federations (NUSF). Participants include both up-and-coming student-athletes and established top athletes, many of whom have already participated in World Championships and the Olympic Games. Visit the website of the International University Sports Federation (FISU) to see the list of the national federations and their qualification criteria.
Showcase your Talent
We want to bring people together, create spaces for inspiring encounters, and showcase the diversity of the Rhine-Ruhr region. The festival offers individuals and groups, clubs and associations, and schools, colleges and universities a unique stage to share their passion for sport, culture and science with an international audience.
Get and share your knowledge
FISU World Conference
With around 400 participants including scientists, researchers and students expected from up to 40 countries, the three-day FISU World Conference will explore how sport can be a long-term driver of improved sustainability and (mental) health.
Rhine-Ruhr et al. (2025)
An enlightening online lecture series is giving a behind-the-scenes look at everything involved in hosting one of the world’s biggest multi-sport events – and now you can also take part. In preparation for the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games, Macromedia University of Applied Sciences (Hamburg) is bringing together international experts and insiders from the world of sport for a weekly series held in tandem with the Organising Committee of next July’s sporting showpiece.
Outstanding Thesis Award
The Rhine-Ruhr 2025 is delighted to announce the 'Outstanding Thesis Award', celebrating exceptional academic theses (Bachelor’s or Master’s). The competition is open to students enrolled at German universities. Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to the future of sports, sustainability, and academic innovation!
Outstanding Thesis Concept Award
The Organising Committee announces the 'Outstanding Thesis Concept Award' for an exceptional academic concept (proposal) for a thesis (Bachelor’s or Master’s). A formal requirement is that the work must already be supervised by an authorized examiner. This competition is open to students from German universities. Proposals in German or English will be accepted.
Young Sports Media Talents
Created by the International University Sports Federation in 2011, the programme assembles a team of enthusiastic media talents for each edition of the FISU World University Games, where they spend around 12 days immersed in the mixed zones and media tribunes of a truly global multi-sport event.
Plan and deliver the FISU Games
An exceptional team for an extraordinary event: There is a place for you in the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 family. Become part of the team and plan and deliver the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games.
Cheer on the stands
Experience the top-performances up close and cheer on the athletes from the stands. Tickets will be available in three categories: as a Ground Pass, giving access to all venues on all days in all cities, but without guaranteed seating; as a City Day Pass, giving access to all venues in a city without guaranteed seating; and as a Sport Pass, giving access to all venues in a city, with a guaranteed seat in a sport.