Universiade

The Winter Universiade is the largest winter multisport event after the Winter Olympics. 2021 this unique event will take place in Central Switzerland. The organisation is a joint project between the six cantons of Central Switzerland.

The 30th Winter Universiade 2021 will take place from the 21 to 31 of January in Central Switzerland. The Universiade is the largest multi-sport winter event in the world after the Winter Olympics. Universiades combine high-level competitive sport with educational aspects and cultural events. University and polytechnic students between the ages of 17 and 25 are eligible to enter.

Central Switzerland is looking forward to welcome many people from around the world. Besides the athletes and the team officials, there will be guests and media representatives as well as international technical delegates and officials.

50000
Guests

1600
Athletes

300
FISU Family

3000
Volunteers

500
Media Professionals

900
Team Officials

9 sports, 7 venues

The Winter Universiade programme consists of nine different sport disciplines: The ice sports Curling, Ice Hockey, Figure Skating and Short Track Speed Skating as well as the snow sports Alpine Skiing, Snowboard, Biathlon, Cross-Country Skiing and Freestyle Skiing. The various sports events will be conduct at seven different venues.

Sport Disciplines

Biathlon

Curling

Ice Hockey

Figure Skating

Freestyle Skiing

Cross-Country Skiing

Short Track

Alpine Skiing

Snowboard

Venues

Lucerne

Andermatt-Realp

Engelberg

Hoch-Ybrig

Lenzerheide

Sursee

Zug

Universiade Park

Volunteers wanted

More than 3000 helpers will be in action in Central Switzerland.

Ambassadors

«As a free skier of SC Engelberg, I’m looking forward to the Universiade Slopestyle and Big Air competitions on my home mountain.»

Fabian Bösch, SC Engelberg, Sportmittelschule Engelberg graduate, world champion Big Air 2019 and Slopestyle 2015, and X-Games gold medallist Big Air 2016

Ambassadors

«Hospitality has a long tradition in Lucerne. We are looking for- ward to welcoming our young guests from all over the world.»

City Major Beat Züsli, City of Lucerne

Ambassadors

«The Universiade atmosphere is unique. Even better, on my third and nal run I won the gold medal. Unfortunately the age limit now p»

Patricia Kummer, Universiade and Olympic Snowboard gold medallist with a master degree in neuropsychology and development psychology

Ambassadors

«Competitive sport, combined with a good education, is an excellent basis for a business career.»

Urs Rohner, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Credit Suisse

Ambassadors

«My victory in the Slalom at the Universiade 2015 was an unforgettable experience, and I met many great people.»

Ramon Zenhäusern, Universiade and Olympic Alpine Skiing gold medallist with a bachelor degree in economics

Ambassadors

«The Winter Universiade 2021 is further proof of the good working relationship between the six cantons of Central Switzerland.»

Othmar Filliger, Nidwalden Cantonal Council Member

Ambassadors

«It’s a great honour to be part of the Swiss Team. Making friends with so many people at Universiades is a tremendous experience.»

Michèle Jäggi, Fourth CC Uzwil, mixed world champion 2018 and bronze medallist at the Universiades 2013 and 2015

Ambassadors

«Reporting during the Winter Universiade will increase awareness of the region as a winter sport destination.»

Marcel Perren, Lucerne Director of Tourism

Ambassadors

«Our objective is a further increase in the global reach of Winter Universiades on TV and Social Media.»

Oleg Matytsin, President of FISU

Ambassadors

«We support the Winter Universiade 2021. Today's top athletes are tomorrow's leaders of commerce and society.»

Dr. Rolf Dörig, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Adecco Group

Ambassadors

«Today‘s stars. Tomorrow‘s leaders. Sport has given me the basis of my professional career. »

Corinne Schmidhauser, World Cup and Universiade Alpine Ski gold medallist, lawyer

Ambassadors

«Central Switzerland is a winter sports paradise. Thanks to the Winter Universiade, this will soon be known all over the world.»

Niklaus Bleiker, former State Council of Canton Obwalden

Ambassadors

«The Winter Universiade in Central Switzerland is a Winter Universiade in the cradle of winter sports.»

Beat Jörg, State Council of Canton Uri

Ambassadors

«We are promoting sport and education in Central Switzerland. The Winter Universiade is an excellent opportunity to do so.»

Guido Graf, Lucerne Cantonal Council Member

Ambassadors

«The Winter Universiade is an important step for young people in the course of a successful career.»

Beat Villiger, State Council of Canton Zug

Ambassadors

«The Winter Universiade offers a platform for Central Switzerland to be positioned as an outstanding winter sports destination.»

Andreas Barraud, State Council of Canton Schwyz

Ambassadors

«As a free skier of SC Engelberg, I’m looking forward to the Universiade Slopestyle and Big Air competitions on my home mountain.»

Fabian Bösch, SC Engelberg, Sportmittelschule Engelberg graduate, world champion Big Air 2019 and Slopestyle 2015, and X-Games gold medallist Big Air 2016

Ambassadors

«Hospitality has a long tradition in Lucerne. We are looking for- ward to welcoming our young guests from all over the world.»

City Major Beat Züsli, City of Lucerne

Ambassadors

«The Universiade atmosphere is unique. Even better, on my third and nal run I won the gold medal. Unfortunately the age limit now p»

Patricia Kummer, Universiade and Olympic Snowboard gold medallist with a master degree in neuropsychology and development psychology

Ambassadors

«Competitive sport, combined with a good education, is an excellent basis for a business career.»

Urs Rohner, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Credit Suisse

Ambassadors

«My victory in the Slalom at the Universiade 2015 was an unforgettable experience, and I met many great people.»

Ramon Zenhäusern, Universiade and Olympic Alpine Skiing gold medallist with a bachelor degree in economics

Ambassadors

«The Winter Universiade 2021 is further proof of the good working relationship between the six cantons of Central Switzerland.»

Othmar Filliger, Nidwalden Cantonal Council Member

Ambassadors

«It’s a great honour to be part of the Swiss Team. Making friends with so many people at Universiades is a tremendous experience.»

Michèle Jäggi, Fourth CC Uzwil, mixed world champion 2018 and bronze medallist at the Universiades 2013 and 2015

Ambassadors

«Reporting during the Winter Universiade will increase awareness of the region as a winter sport destination.»

Marcel Perren, Lucerne Director of Tourism

Ambassadors

«Our objective is a further increase in the global reach of Winter Universiades on TV and Social Media.»

Oleg Matytsin, President of FISU

Ambassadors

«We support the Winter Universiade 2021. Today's top athletes are tomorrow's leaders of commerce and society.»

Dr. Rolf Dörig, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Adecco Group

Ambassadors

«Today‘s stars. Tomorrow‘s leaders. Sport has given me the basis of my professional career. »

Corinne Schmidhauser, World Cup and Universiade Alpine Ski gold medallist, lawyer

Ambassadors

«Central Switzerland is a winter sports paradise. Thanks to the Winter Universiade, this will soon be known all over the world.»

Niklaus Bleiker, former State Council of Canton Obwalden

Ambassadors

«The Winter Universiade in Central Switzerland is a Winter Universiade in the cradle of winter sports.»

Beat Jörg, State Council of Canton Uri

Ambassadors

«We are promoting sport and education in Central Switzerland. The Winter Universiade is an excellent opportunity to do so.»

Guido Graf, Lucerne Cantonal Council Member

Ambassadors

«The Winter Universiade is an important step for young people in the course of a successful career.»

Beat Villiger, State Council of Canton Zug

Ambassadors

«The Winter Universiade offers a platform for Central Switzerland to be positioned as an outstanding winter sports destination.»

Andreas Barraud, State Council of Canton Schwyz