EUC Athletics 2027

In 2027, Lisbon will host the first edition of the European University Athletics Championships (EUC Athletics), a historic event that brings together the best student athletes from across Europe. Organized under the auspices of the European University Sports Association (EUSA) and coordinated by the Academic Federation of University Sports (FADU Portugal), the championship promises to highlight the talent, dedication, and excellence of university athletics.

The Lisbon University Stadium, with its outstanding facilities and proven experience in organizing high-level competitions, will be the center of the events, offering ideal conditions for top performances. Lisbon, with its cultural tradition, pleasant climate, and network of experienced academic and sports institutions, provides the perfect setting for this debut, which is expected to be memorable for both participants and the European public. More than just a competition, the championship symbolizes the union between education and sport, promoting values of overcoming challenges, fair play, and team spirit among student-athletes, and represents an opportunity to put Portugal on the map of international university sport, reinforcing its capacity to host prestigious events.