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Eighteen sports in 12 days
Archery, gymnastics, athletics, swimming, diving, taekwondo, table tennis and more, 18 sports across Chungcheong, plus Para Taekwondo.
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Daejeon World Cup Stadium, venue of the opening ceremony, in 2007; a file photo. · Report image rightsDaejeon · South KoreaSports
2027.08.01 — 2027.08.12 · Coming soon
One summer, university athletes from around the world.
Chungcheong 2027 FISU World University Games
The FISU World University Games, run by the International University Sports Federation, are a multi-sport event for university athletes held every two years in summer and winter editions. The 2027 summer Games run from 1 to 12 August across Daejeon, Sejong, North Chungcheong and South Chungcheong in Korea, with about 15,000 athletes and officials from about 150 countries expected, in 18 sports: archery, athletics, swimming, diving, artistic and rhythmic gymnastics, badminton, basketball, volleyball, beach volleyball, table tennis, taekwondo, tennis, fencing, judo, golf, rowing and water polo, plus Para Taekwondo. The opening ceremony is at Daejeon World Cup Stadium and the closing at Sejong Central Park; water polo starts early on 31 July.
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A REASON TO GO
A REASON TO GO
Venues across the Chungcheong region (opening: Daejeon World Cup Stadium; closing: Sejong Central Park)2027.08.01 — 2027.08.12SportsTicket required
FIND YOUR REASON
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Students from about 150 countries
About 15,000 athletes and officials from some 150 countries are expected at this multi-sport Games for the world’s university athletes.
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Opening in Daejeon, closing in Sejong
The Games open at Daejeon World Cup Stadium and close in Sejong Central Park, with events spread over four Chungcheong cities and provinces.
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This could be for you if you are…
- Sports fans keen on young athletes from around the world
- Anyone travelling in Korea in August
Before you decide
Spectator ticketing is not out yet.
Events are spread across Daejeon, Sejong and North and South Chungcheong, so plan travel between cities.
Korea is hot and humid in August; bring sun protection and water for outdoor events.
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Explore the layout. Plan your route.
Events are spread across venues in four cities and provinces of the Chungcheong region; the official site lists each sport’s venue.
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Dates & times
2027.08.01 — 2027.08.12Sunday 1 to Thursday 12 August 2027 (Seoul time), with water polo from 31 July. Opening ceremony on 1 August at Daejeon World Cup Stadium and closing on 12 August at Sejong Central Park; daily session times to be announced.
Asia/SeoulMore programme details
- Eighteen sports in 12 days
- Students from about 150 countries
- Opening in Daejeon, closing in Sejong
Venue & travel
Venues across the Chungcheong region (opening: Daejeon World Cup Stadium; closing: Sejong Central Park)The opening venue, Daejeon World Cup Stadium, is at 32 World Cup-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon; the closing is at Sejong Central Park, 60 Jungang Gongwon-ro, Sejong. See the official site for each sport’s venue.
Entry & companions
Spectator ticketing, prices and entry rules are not out yet.
Tickets & access
Prices to be announced
Confirm accessibility services and companion policies with the organiser before travel.
Sources & image credits
Dates and entry details refer to this edition; individual sessions may differ.
주전자 · CC BY-SA 3.0 Image source
Chungcheong 2027 FISU World University Games Organising Committee
Daejeon World Cup Stadium, venue of the opening ceremony, in 2007; a file photo.
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