The FISU World University Championship in Canoe Sports will be held in Sukoró, Hungary, from 17 to 20 August 2026.
Hosted by the Hungarian Canoe Federation, the event is expected to welcome student-athletes from over 30 countries.
More than just a sporting competition, the championship embodies FISU’s core values of excellence, passion, and team spirit, while celebrating both academic achievement and cultural diversity.
We are proud to open our waters to the world’s finest university canoeists!
Schedules
Thursday, 13 August
Arrivals
Friday, 14 August
Access period starts, Accreditation opens, Regatta Course opens for training
Saturday, 15 August
Official training times, Accreditation continues, Late entry
Sunday, 16 August
Team Leaders’ Meeting, Referee Meeting, General Technical Meeting, Opening Ceremony
Monday, 17 August
Competition days
Tuesday, 18 August
Competition days
Wednesday, 19 August
Competition days
Thursday, 20 August
Competition days, Closing ceremony
Friday, 21 August
Departures
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President’s Welcome Message
Dear student-athletes, dear friends,
I am delighted to welcome you to Sukoró, for the 2026 FISU World University Championship in Canoe 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 4 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 Hungary, 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 in Canoe Sports in Sukoró 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
OC’s Welcome Message
It is a great honour to welcome you to the 2026 FISU World University Championship in Canoe Sports in Sukoró, Hungary. As the first international event at the new Katalin Kovács National Kayak-Canoe Academy, this championship marks a milestone for both our sport and our nation.
In line with the Hungarian Canoe Federation’s long-term strategy, youth development and the next generation of athletes are at the heart of our mission. This championships stands as one of the most important pillars of that vision in 2026, offering young talents the chance to compete, learn, and grow on the international stage.
We look forward to hosting the world’s finest canoeing students and to creating an unforgettable festival of sport and friendship.
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