Following April first Executive Committee (EC) meeting of 2025 in Tbilisi, Georgia, EUSA is pleased to announce several Championships attributions for events taking place in 2026 and 2027.

As the European University Sports Association (EUSA) continues to promote university sport across the continent, several cities have stepped forward with compelling bids to host upcoming editions of the European Universities Championships.
The following biddings were presented, approved and confirmed at the recent Executive Committee Meeting.

European Universities Combat Sports Championship 2026 - Tirana, Albania

Tirana, the capital of Albania, will host the European Universities Combat Championships in 2026, with the attribution pending final approval. Tirana has successfully hosted the European Universities Football Championship in 2023, and with that experience, has already demonstrated its capability to organise large-scale university sports events. The city offers a welcoming environment and modern facilities that promise a high-quality championship setting.

European Universities Rowing Championship 2026 - Zagreb, Croatia

Zagreb, Croatia's capital, is one of the most experienced EUSA host cities, and will once again organise the European Universities Rowing Championship in 2026. Zagreb has previously hosted EUSA Rowing in 2008, and 2024, and is set to host again in 2026. Additionally, the city has hosted the EUC in Futsal (2010, and upcoming in 2025), Beach Handball (2019), and Combat Sports (2019 and 2023).

European Universities Combat Sports Championship 2027 - La Nucía, Spain

Also bidding for the 2027 edition of the EUC in Combat was La Nucía, Spain – a city recognised for its outstanding investment in sports and declared a “Sports City”. La Nucía offers state-of-the-art venues and a supportive local community, and it is located near the Mediterranean coast in the Alicante province, known for its high-level competition and intercultural exchange backdrop.

European Universities Powerlifting Championship 2027 - Split, Croatia

2028 EUSA European Universities Games future organiser, Split, Croatia will host the first ever EUC Powerlifting in 2027. The coastal city has a history of hosting EUSA events, as well as EUSA Patronage events: in 2013 they hosted the 12th European Universities Basketball Championship, then in 2017 the EUSA Championships in Sports Climbing, 3x3 Basketball, Beach Volleyball, and the most recent Futsal EUC in 2023.

These candidate cities reflect the diversity and richness of the European university sport movement. Each bid showcases a unique blend of culture, capability, and commitment to the values EUSA is promoting with our event. The future of the EUSA Championships looks bright, with passionate hosts ready to deliver excellence both on and off the field.