Welcome to the 2026 FISU World University Championship Beach Sports!
From 17 to 22 September 2026, the vibrant coastal city of Figueira da Foz, Portugal, will host the world’s best student-athletes for an unforgettable celebration of sport, competition, and unity by the sea.
On the golden sands of Figueira, university teams will compete in Beach Volleyball, Beach Soccer, Beach Handball, and Beach Wrestling, showcasing athletic excellence and the true spirit of university sport.
Join us where sport meets the ocean — and where the energy of youth, teamwork, and fair play come together under the Portuguese sun.
Schedules
Monday, 14 September
Arrivals & Trainings
Tuesday, 15 September
Arrivals & Trainings
Wednesday, 16 September
Arrivals & Trainings, General GTM, Individual GTM, Opening Ceremony
Thursday, 17 September
1st Competition Day
Friday, 18 September
2nd Competition Day
Saturday, 19 September
3rd Competition Day, Last Competition Day – Beach Wrestling (provisional)
Sunday, 20 September
4th Competition Day – Beach Volleyball, Rest Day – Beach Soccer & Beach Handball
Monday, 21 September
Last Competition Day – Beach Volleyball, 4th Competition Day – Beach Soccer & Beach Handball
Tuesday, 22 September
Last Competition Day – Beach Soccer & Beach Handball, Closing Ceremony
Wednesday, 23 September
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President’s Welcome Message
Dear student-athletes, dear friends,
I am delighted to welcome you to Figueira da Foz, for the 2026 FISU World University Championship Beach Sports.
I would like to address you first, dear student-athletes, who are and who always be the beating heart of FISU.
Competing at the World University Championships is a career highlight for many of you. For others, it is a step up to the next level of performance. What you all have in common is your love of sport, your commitment, your fair play and your respect. You come together as rivals, from different places and different backgrounds, but you will almost certainly leave as friends.
Despite the challenging times we are all facing, you remind us of the special power of young people to reassure us that a better world is possible. You remind us of the need to prioritise sport, sustainability, inclusivity and healthy social exchange. FISU firmly believes that university athletes are the role models and future leaders the world needs.
Over the following 6 days, you will compete alongside some of the best student-athletes on the planet. The FISU World University Championships demand skill, athleticism, and single-minded determination to do your best. But beyond the competition, FISU urges you to have fun. May you return home with memories that will last a lifetime!
None of FISU’s events would be possible without the generosity of our hosts. I want to extend our sincere gratitude to the National University Sports Federation of Portugal, the organisers for their dedication and the volunteers for their passion.
FISU is also grateful for the ongoing support of the International Sports Federations. Together, we aim to provide the highest level of technical excellence on and off the field of play.
I am confident that the 2026 FISU World University Championship Beach Sports in Figueira da Foz will give you every opportunity to shine, to interact and to grow as people.
I wish you the best of luck!
Leonz Eder
FISU President