Partners

ADH

The German University Sports Federation (adh) is a shareholder of the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games. The adh has over 200 member universities in Germany and has been the umbrella organisation for university sports in Germany since 1948.

BMI

The Federal Ministry of the Interior and Community (BMI) is a supreme federal authority of the Federal Republic of Germany. The ministry is currently headed by Nancy Faeser and is also responsible for sport. The BMI acts as a funding body and member of the advisory board for the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games, and it played a key role in the Rhine-Ruhr region’s bid.

FISU

FISU is the International University Sports Federation and the event owner of the FISU World University Games. FISU is based in Lausanne, Switzerland, and is governed by President Leonz Eder.

NRW

With around 17.9 million inhabitants and 30 major cities, North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) is the most populous federal state in Germany. The Rhine-Ruhr metropolitan region of NRW is one of the 30 largest metropolitan areas in the world, with around ten million inhabitants. The region’s passion for sport is reflected in its extensive membership base, with around five million people actively enrolled in local sports clubs.

RAG-Stiftung

The RAG-Stiftung finances what are termed perpetual obligations – obligations that have remained since the end of German hard coal mining. They relate mainly to pit water management, polder measures and ground water purification in the former hard coal mining regions along the Ruhr and Saar rivers as well as in Ibbenbüren. The RAG-Stiftung thereby reduces the burden on the public sector and makes an indispensable contribution to the ecological and economic transformation around the former mine sites. It also provides an important boost by promoting education, science and culture.

Regionalverband Ruhr

The Regional Association Ruhr (Regionalverband Ruhr), a coalition of eleven independent cities and four districts, has the statutory mandate to shape the future of the Ruhr region. In all key areas of regional activity, the association acts as a networker, coordinator, driving force, service provider or project sponsor for the Ruhr. Its overarching goal is to transform the Ruhr into the greenest industrial region in the world. Among its most important subsidiaries are Ruhr Tourismus GmbH (RTG) and Business Metropole Ruhr GmbH (BMR).

Qiaodan

Established in 2000, Qiaodan Sports Co., Ltd. is one of China’s leading name-branded sports enterprises, primarily engaged in the design, research and development, production, and marketing of sports footwear, apparel, and accessories under the Qiaodan Sports brand. The company ranks among the top 100 enterprises and the top 30 tax-paying companies in Fujian Province. Qiaodan Sports has a long-standing partnership with university sports organisations, having held the status of Official Partner of FISU since 2016. The company also serves as the Official Partner of the FISU 3x3 Basketball World University Cup. Additionally, Qiaodan Sports provides uniforms for the FISU Family and has sponsored Chinese delegations at several FISU Games.

Bornan Sports Technology

Bornan Sports Technology will be the official provider of the Games Management System (GMS), supplying the digital infrastructure for the games and contributing significantly to their efficient execution. Bornan Sports Technology specializes in digital solutions for large-scale sporting events, has proven experience in numerous international sports projects, and offers comprehensive systems tailored specifically to the complex requirements of multisport events.

Macron

Macron is a leading international supplier of sportswear and equipment. Based in Bologna, Italy, the company focuses on quality, innovation and sustainability and supplies numerous professional and amateur sports teams worldwide. The Italian sporting goods manufacturer will produce more than 150,000 high quality garments to be worn by the volunteers, employees and officials at the FISU Games, ensuring a harmonious overall image at the eagerly awaited international sporting festival.

Riedel

Riedel Communications GmbH & Co. KG is a leading provider of live production solutions across media, sports, and entertainment. The company’s hardware and software products range from distributed video and audio networks to intercom systems, replay solutions, and WAN/MPLS applications. Thanks to Riedel’s holistic approach, its three business units Product Division, Managed Technology Division, and Networks Division - are able to harness strong synergies to deliver flexible infrastructures, tools, and services for both permanent and temporary installations around the globe. This enables Riedel clients to realise even the most complex projects - on-site, remotely, or in the cloud. Founded in 1987, the Riedel Group is headquartered in Wuppertal and today employs over 1,000 people across 30 locations in Europe, Australia, Asia, and the USA.

WESTLOTTO

WestLotto is the largest sports supporter in North Rhine-Westphalia and, through the so called “Lotto-Prinzip”, a strong partner to numerous charitable organisations. As an official partner of the World University Games, with a focus on the volunteer programme, WestLotto is highlighting the irreplaceable role of volunteers at the largest sports festival in 2025: WestLotto will be prominently featured on the uniforms of around 12,000 volunteers, enhancing there visibility during the games. Furthermore, WestLotto offers participation activities for guests and fans at the event venues. True to the motto: WIR HABEN DIE SPIELE. DU DEN SPASS.

Deloitte

Deloitte provides leading professional services to nearly 90% of the Fortune Global 500® and thousands of private companies. Legal advisory services in Germany are provided by Deloitte Legal. Our people deliver measurable and lasting results that help reinforce public trust in capital markets and enable clients to transform and thrive. Building on its 180-year history, Deloitte spans more than 150 countries and territories. Learn how Deloitte's approximately 460,000 people worldwide make an impact that matters.

DEXTRO ENERGY

Dextro Energy is a globally leading brand for food and nutritional supplements designed to support performance in sports, work, and everyday life for people around the world. For the student-athletes of the FISU World University Games 2025 in Germany, Dextro Energy offers a wide range of sports nutrition products, such as energy gels for rapid carbohydrate supply and effervescent electrolyte tablets to quickly restore fluid and mineral balance. 

Nikon

As an Official Supporter Partner of the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games, Nikon will be the exclusive provider of camera equipment and accessories for the duration of the ‘Young Photographers presented by Nikon’ programme. With Nikon by their side, aspiring talents have the unique opportunity to develop their skills and capture unforgettable moments of this global sporting event.

SAFEDRIVER NEXTGEN

SafeDriver NextGen offers premium mobility solutions, specialising in event transportation, fleet management, vehicle transfers, and valet services. Trusted by brands like Mercedes-Benz, Audi, and SEAT, SafeDriver NextGen delivers tailored solutions with a focus on luxury, discretion, and efficiency. At Rhine-Ruhr 2025, SafeDriver NextGen will manage the transportation of student-athletes, FISU family members, and VIP-guests ensuring a smooth and comfortable journey throughout the event.

Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Ruhr (VRR)

As the largest German public transport association, the Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Ruhr (VRR) in North Rhine-Westphalia provides seamless local transport: the cities and districts of the region, local transportation companies, and railway operators work hand in hand to ensure the mobility of around eight million people. As an official supporter partner, VRR is fully committed to support the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU Games as a transporter of the region.

Wassermann Live

Wassermann Live specialises in delivering branding and signage, custom fabrication, live event production and experiential operations across sports, music, entertainment and culture. Working with the world’s most iconic properties and brands, Wassermann Live elevates live events to make them unforgettable. Trusted by leading associations, its portfolio includes iconic venues and international tournaments across all levels. Beyond stadiums, it creates unique engagements in major cities and implements eye-catching programs for host nations. Wassermann Live is proud to put sustainability and social values at the heart of everything it does and every event it delivers.

Westenergie AG

Westenergie AG, with its headquarters in Essen, is the biggest energy and infrastructure provider in Germany and the largest subsidiary company of E.ON SE. The Westenergie Group’s distribution system operators cover a 37,000 km long gas network. The electricity grid managed by the group covers a network around 196,000 km long - enough to lap the world five times over. With the provided infrastructure, the Westenergie Group ensures an energy supply to millions of households in North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate und Lower Saxony - not only with electricity and gas, but also with water and broadband internet. With approximately 11,000 employees and around 1,400 municipal partnerships, the company makes a significant contribution to shaping a climate-neutral western region in Germany. Included (amongst others) in the Westenergie Group’s portfolio is Westnetz GmbH, Westenergie Netzservice GmbH as well as Westenergie Metering GmbH.

Yonex

Yonex was founded in 1946 as a manufacturer of wooden products. Since 1957, the Japanese company has opened up the sports equipment market for itself, starting with badminton rackets. In the meantime, YONEX has developed into one of the leading racket sports manufacturers in the world and impresses with its quality, precision and accuracy in racket production.

BLACKROLL®

BLACKROLL® has set itself the task of helping people of all ages, sport level and lifestyle to improve their health, well-being and performance in their own hands every day. For an optimal balance between tension & relaxation and a pain-free life full of energy, mobility and sustainable performance. It all started in 2007 with the first fascia roll. Today, the Healthstyle Company offers a whole range of innovative products and solutions that impress sports and health experts. BLACKROLL® is proud to be a recovery partner at various Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games venues.

Butterfly

Butterfly combines tradition and innovation to promote table tennis and sets new standards in the sport worldwide. The Japanese brand exists since 1950 and strives to improve the performance of players at all levels by developing and manufacturing high-quality, technically advanced table tennis products. The commitment goes beyond sales, supporting and promoting the sport through engagement from grass-roots to top international competition. Butterfly is a proud partner of the table tennis competition at the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU Games, supplying all equipment necessary for competition.

cleverQ

cleverQ is a leading provider of SaaS solutions for queue and appointment management, designed for public institutions, healthcare providers, and enterprise clients. Our platform enables organizations to streamline customer flows, reduce waiting times, and enhance service efficiency—both onsite and online.

Deutsches Fußballmuseum

The German Football Museum in Dortmund is an immersive world full of personal memories: out of nowhere, you hear that Rahn should be shooting from the background. You relive how Gerd Müller scores with a turn, how Olli Bierhoff nets the Golden Goal, how a summer becomes a fairy tale, and how Germany leads 5-0 against Brazil at half-time. The experience combines 1,600 exhibits and 25 hours of film footage with expansive staging. Emotions rise within you. Triggered by a piece of fabric, marked by traces of fierce tackles. Through sounds, voices, cheers. Through unforgettable match scenes. Through boots still covered in grass. Through trophies reflecting the brilliance of great football moments.

cards-x GmbH

For over 15 years, cards-x GmbH has been synonymous with specialised solutions in accreditation and guest management. At the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games, it ensures secure and seamless processes with high-performance event printers and well-designed workflows – for student-athletes, volunteers, media representatives, VIPs, and guests alike. As a Friend of the Games, cards-x GmbH is not only providing advanced printing systems but also delivering 40,000 pre-printed accreditation cards made from recycled materials (140 x 88 mm), some of which are equipped with NFC technology, along with matching lanyards. cards-x GmbH is proud to actively support this major international event from the heart of the Rhine-Ruhr region.

Know The Drills

Knowthedrills provides flexible access to premium fitness equipment throughout German, Austria and Switzerland. With rentals from three months, fair purchase options, and fast doorstep delivery, Knowthedrills equips your space without long-term commitments or high upfront costs. Partnering with brands like Concept2, Technogym, and Assault Fitness, all equipment is carefully refurbished, conserving resources and reducing CO₂. Whether personal best or team wellness, Knowthedrills supports your sustainable, safe, and seamless fitness journey.

Wirtschaftsbetriebe Duisburg

Wirtschaftsbetriebe Duisburg is one of the most significant municipal enterprises in the city of Duisburg. A core area of responsibility lies in waste management and street cleaning. In addition, it is tasked with overseeing the city's drainage systems, as well as the planning and maintenance of public playgrounds, the upkeep of green spaces, parks, and botanical gardens, and the operation of municipal cemeteries and the crematorium. It is also entrusted with maintaining urban infrastructure, ensuring flood protection, and managing the conservation and development of local watercourses. Most recently, it has assumed responsibility for the administration and management of all municipal properties.