From 16 to 27 July 2025, the Rhine-Ruhr region, together with Berlin, will host one of the largest multi-sport events in the world. Around 8,500 top student-athletes from up to 150 countries will compete in 18 sports - a unique opportunity for media representatives to bring exciting stories and outstanding performances from the heart of the Rhine-Ruhr region and the German capital to the world. The media accreditation portal for the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games is now open.

The Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU Games are the biggest multi-sport event of the year in Germany and offer much more than just sporting competition. In addition to a top-class international field of student-athletes, you can expect a multi-faceted major sporting event that combines sport, science, music and culture.

Accreditation via online form

Please use the media accreditation form for your accreditation. The media accreditation is required by anyone conducting onsite media coverage of the event in the form of storytelling, news reporting, photography, videography, broadcasting, etc. This includes media professionals such as:

• Written press (news agencies, magazines, newspapers, online media)
• Photographers
• Non-Rights-Holding Broadcasters (the TV and radio companies who are engaged in producing video news highlights)
• Media departments of institutions (such as sports federations, sports clubs, venues, host cities, universities, partners)
• Influencers/Bloggers

Please note that Rights-Holding Broadcasters will need to apply through a separate form to obtain media accreditation.

Key Dates

• End of media accreditation: 1 June 2025

Media Accreditation Guide

In our Media Accreditation Guide you will find a step-by-step instruction on how to accredit for the FISU Games and further information on the requirements that must be met in order to obtain media accreditation.

Contact

The Media Services Team of the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU Games Organising Committee are on hand to respond to any questions regarding the media accreditation process. Email the team at mediaservices@rhineruhr2025.com.

We look forward to welcoming you to the FISU Games in July 2025!