World University Championships Sailing 2026 will take place in Split, Croatia, from 25 September to 3 October 2026. Hosted by the Croatian academic sports federation in partnership with the Croatian Sailing Federation and the City of Split, the event will welcome student-athletes from around the world for a week of competition, training, and cultural exchange.
More than a championship, the event reflects the core values of university sport: excellence, passion, fair play, and international friendship. With its strong maritime tradition, outstanding natural conditions, and proven experience in hosting major international events, Split offers an ideal setting for a world-class sailing championship.
We are honoured to welcome the best university sailing teams and athletes to Croatia and to the Adriatic Sea.
Schedules
Friday, 25 September
Arrivals
Saturday, 26 September
Arrivals & Training
Sunday, 27 September
General Technical Meeting & Training
Opening Ceremony
Monday, 28 September
Competition
Tuesday, 29 September
Competition
Wednesday, 30 September
Competition
Thursday, 01 October
Competition
Friday, 02 October
Competition
Closing Ceremony
Saturday, 03 October
Departures
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FISU President’s Welcome Message
Dear student-athletes, dear friends,
I am delighted to welcome you to Split, for the 2026 FISU World University Championship Sailing.
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 9 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 Croatia, 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 Sailing in Split 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 President’s Welcome Message
Dear athletes, officials, referees, and volunteers, welcome to Split!
We are honored to once again be part of such an international event in our city, to the pride of all, and primarily the student population. Hosting the FISU championship sailing is a confirmation of our team’s many years of quality work. With new ideas and innovations, we want to further refine the offer of the city of Split during the summer months, that is, promote Split as a tourist and academic destination.
We believe that this time too we will justify the trust shown and connect all segments of this international manifestation into one successful mosaic.
Enjoy in our town!
Toni Gamulin
OC President