Sports Events in Switzerland
Introduzione
Switzerland offers everything you need to host unforgettable sporting events: excellent infrastructure, competent service providers, hospitality, impressive backdrops – no matter whether at urban locations or surrounded by spectacular nature – as well as efficient public transport.
Latest Sports Events
Switzerland regularly hosts international events and sporting competitions at all levels. These include not only major events such as the UEFA Women's EURO 2025, but also many smaller competitions at amateur and junior level, as well as fringe sports.
Ski Alpin: 2027 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships
Host destination: Crans-Montana
Expected number of participants: 20’000 per day
2027 World Rowing Championships
Host destination: Lucerne, Rotsee
Expected number of participants: 40’000
2027 PingPongParkinson World Championships
Host destination: Magglingen
Unihockey: Women U-19 World Championships 2027
Host destinations: Zurich – Winterthur
Participating teams: 16
EURO Tchoukball 2026
Host destination: Magglingen
Participating teams: 31
2026 UEC Mountain Bike European Championships
Host destination: Monte Ceneri (Locarno), Ticino
IIHF Ice Hockey World Championships 2026
Host destination: Zurich and Fribourg
Expected number of participants: 466’000
Testimonials
Read what our clients say about organising a congress in Switzerland.
Hosting Athletissima in Lausanne, the heart of the Olympic capital, means benefiting from an exceptional setting where sporting excellence, innovation and hospitality come together naturally. A true hub for global sport, Lausanne and its region offer a unique ecosystem. What makes our event so special, beyond the very high level of competition, is the atmosphere: warm, open and human. Athletes often tell us that they feel good here. And that, ultimately, is what makes Athletissima so special.
Athletissima
Athletissima is a prestigious annual international track and field athletics meeting held in Lausanne, Switzerland. It is one of the key events in the Wanda Diamond League circuit, the top-tier series of international athletics competitions. Athletissima is known for its high standard of competition and its electric atmosphere, drawing over 15,000 spectators to the stadium.
It is a fantastic experience to organise such a major sporting event as LA REINE in the holiday region of Gstaad. The combination of breathtaking mountain scenery, excellent infrastructure and warm hospitality makes Gstaad an ideal location for events of this kind. The region not only offers perfect conditions for great sporting events, but also ensures an unforgettable experience throughout the entire event.
LA REINE - Strictly Female Cycling
Every year, the women-only bike race attracts more participants. LA REINE celebrates female cycling. On breathtaking roads, in a cultivated atmosphere and with a lot of socializing.
The Spar Swiss Epic Graubünden shows how Davos, as an experienced event destination, can work with strong partners to create a first-class mountain bike experience for participants and guests, thereby contributing to its further development and consolidation as one of the leading MTB destinations in the Alps.
SPAR Swiss Epic Graubünden
The SPAR Swiss Epic is a demanding yet rewarding 5-day stage race.
With a fresh new route each year, it’s a unique test of endurance, resolve and skill with the staggering beauty of the snow-capped, jagged skyline set as the perfect antidote to the physical and mental demands of off-road racing.
Bern is a sports city - and therefore the ideal venue for major events. On the other hand, Bern is internationally renowned as the capital of Switzerland, is beautiful, centrally located and offers many opportunities for supporting programmes as a destination.
2023 IFSC Climbing World Championships, Bern
The IFSC Climbing World Championships are the premier international competition for sport climbing organised by the International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC). They are held every two years and crown world champions in three main disciplines: lead climbing, bouldering, and speed climbing.
What can we do for you?
Every beginning is difficult. When planning an event, many questions arise and it is often difficult to find the right contact persons. This is where the Switzerland Convention & Incentive Bureau can help. You can expect the following services from us:
- Networking with local convention bureaus or authorities
- Search for suitable locations, sports facilities or event venues
- Support in compiling bid dossiers
- Referral to experienced service partners for technical requirements, catering, safety and temporary infrastructure
- Tips and checklists for sustainable event management
- Image and video material of Switzerland for your website, bids and presentations
- Communication support for the event
Bernhard Rhyn: Your expert for Sport Events in Switzerland
Bernhard from the Switzerland Convention and Incentive Bureau is available to assist with all your requirements, offering innovative, impartial advice and guidance—completely free of charge. With extensive experience and a deep understanding of the unique needs within the sport events sector, Bernhard is well-equipped to support your organization effectively.