Welcome to the Volunteer Handbook!

Our central volunteer team is here to support you every step of the way — passionate, experienced, and committed to making your time as a volunteer smooth, rewarding, and fun.

The Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games stand for a young and modern event with a festival atmosphere: diverse, loud and fun. Around 8,500 student-athletes and officials from over 150 countries will compete for medals in 18 sports – making this one of the largest multi-sport events in the world in 2025.

Bochum, Duisburg, Essen, Mülheim an der Ruhr, Hagen, and Berlin are delighted to be hosting the FISU World University Games Summer. Discover the profiles of each host city and get to know outstanding facts and competition venues.

The competition programme of the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU Games features 18 sports. Get to know all the sports including their origins, rules and some fun facts.

On this page, you’ll dive into everything that makes sustainability a core part of Rhine-Ruhr 2025: from the Sustainable Development Goals and green initiatives to the vital role Volunteers play in making a lasting impact. Plus, you’ll find inspiring resources, useful links, and a portal to keep learning and leading the way.

Browse through our Official Webshop to find branded clothes and souvenir items.

Effective communication is key to ensuring a smooth volunteer experience during the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games. To keep everyone informed and connected, we will be using the Signal app as our primary communication tool.

Find all the details you need about the Volunteer Kick-Off in one place – from the location and programme to the opening hours and live stream. Whether you're joining us in person or tuning in remotely, this page has everything you need to make the most of the event and stay informed.

Can’t join in person? Watch the Volunteer Kick-Off Event live here from just before 3:00 PM (CEST) until around 5:00 PM. The stream is in German, but you can switch to English via the audio stream button once it starts. Enjoy!

Looking for photos from the Volunteer Kick-Off Event? You’ll find a selection of highlights in our photo database. Check back soon – we’ll be updating it regularly with new moments from the day!