The Spectator Guide is here to help make your visit to the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games as enjoyable as possible! From essential information to know before you arrive, to key details for finding your way around once you're here, the guide offers a wide range of practical tips. Explore the different sections to ensure you're well prepared and don’t miss a thing. We look forward to welcoming you!
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Rhine-Ruhr 2025
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.
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Host Cities
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.
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Sports
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.
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Wanda
The mascot of the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games is Wanda, a peregrine falcon. Wanda embodies the values of the event: speed, adaptability, and connection to the region. Discover Wanda's story and her role in the FISU Games here.
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Merchandise
Browse through our Official Webshop to find branded clothes and souvenir items.
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Partners
The Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games are supported by strong partners, sponsors, and supporters from the region and worldwide. Together, they form the foundation for a successful international event.
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FAQ
Do you have questions about the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games? Here you will find answers to frequently asked questions. This will help you stay well-informed and plan your event experience perfectly!
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