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On this page, Rhine-Ruhr 2025 offers information in easy language and there is a contact point for questions and suggestions.
1. INFORMATION ABOUT THE GAMES
The FISU World University Games are a major sports competition.
Male and female students take part in the competition.
The competition takes place every 2 years.
It takes place in summer and winter.
The next summer games in 2025 will be called: Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games.
The short form is: Rhine-Ruhr 2025.
The Rhine-Ruhr 2025 Games will take place from 16 to 27 July 2025.
The host cities are in the Rhine-Ruhr region and in Berlin.
The Rhine-Ruhr region is a region in the west of Germany.
The Games have already been held in the Rhine-Ruhr region.
The Games were held in Duisburg in 1989. The cities for the Games in 2025 are:
8,500 athletes and officials are coming to the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU Games.
They come from about 150 countries.
They will compete against each other in 18 types of sport.
For the first time, Para Sport will be taking part with 3x3 wheelchair basketball.
There will also be music from well-known artists.
And there will be exhibitions and other shows.
You can take part in sport and experience great things.
We believe that sport, culture and science can change a lot.
That's why we're organising this big event.
2. SPORTS
Get to know all 18 types of sport here.
The types of sport are organised according to the six cities.
Do you want more information about the types of sport?
Then click on the tiles.
Bochum
Duisburg
Essen
Mülheim an der Ruhr
Hagen
Berlin
The timetable of the sport types can be found here.
3. FESTIVAL PROGRAMME
OPENING CEREMONY
A spectacular ceremony on 16 July 2025 will open the FISU Games in the Schau-Ins-Land-Reisen-Arena in Duisburg.
SIDE-EVENTS
There will be a varied programme to take part in over the 12 days.
It consists of exciting trend sports, art and culture.
There are many inclusive sporting and cultural offers.
Visitors can try out different types of sport and take part in cultural workshops.
And relax in the ‘Comfort Zone’.
The ‘Kids Zone’ offers fun for the whole family.
RUHR GAMES
The RUHR GAMES in Bochum are a highlight.
The RUHR GAMES are a sports festival for children and young people.
SCIENCE
The FISU World Conference 2025 is a science conference.
It lasts for three days: from 17 to 19 July 2025.
It will take place in the Jahrhunderthalle Bochum.
It is about sustainability and health in sport and at universities.
There will be many interesting presentations and discussions.
Participants come from around 40 countries.
CLOSING CEREMONY
There will be a great sports festival at the end of the FISU Games.
On 27 July 2025 in the Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord.
The Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU Games will create lasting memories.
They will set new standards in sport, sustainability and participation.
Join in and celebrate this special event with us!
4. TICKET INFORMATION AND ACCESSIBILITY
TICKETS
There are currently two types of tickets for sale:
One type for the Opening Ceremony.
One type as a Ground Pass.
The Ground Pass is a multi-sport ticket.
With the multi-sport ticket you can visit all types of sport.
Tickets for individual sports and events will soon be available to buy.
INFORMATION ON ACCESSIBILITY
All venues are barrier-free.
There are also barrier-free car parks.
And there are accessible toilets.
Many final games have inclusive services for people with disabilities:
Audio description
This is a visual description of the event.
The description is for people with visual impairments.
Inductive hearing systems
People with hearing impairments can hear the event better.
Interpreting into German sign language
We are also working on a mobility service.
The mobility service helps people with disabilities with long journeys.
Do you have any questions?
Or would you like help buying tickets?
Then get in touch with us.
Our e-mail address is: inclusion@rhineruhr2025.com
5. BECOME PART OF THE TEAM
CAREERS
A special event needs a special team.
Become part of the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 family.
Work with us and help shape the event.
VOLUNTEER PROGRAMME
No Games Without You!
Become part of the volunteer team for Rhine-Ruhr 2025!
Being a volunteer means providing voluntary support.
Help make the event a success.
Gain insights behind the scenes.
Make friends and learn new skills.
Anyone can become a volunteer.
There is also a tandem option.
People with and without disabilities can apply as a tandem.
They work together as a team.
The person without a disability fills out the application first.
A partner can then be added via the volunteer portal.
6. CONTACT
Our address is:
Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU Games gGmbH
Nördlicher Zubringer 9-11
40470 Düsseldorf
Do you have any questions?
Do you want more information?
Then give us a call.
Our telephone number is: +4915160665001
You can also send us an e-mail.
The e-mail address for general questions is info@rhineruhr2025.com
Our Event Inclusion Manager is Louis Kleemeyer
His email address for questions about accessibility and inclusion is inclusion@rhineruhr2025.com