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#BeActive your way

#BeActive 2026 aims to inspire people to move more and embrace a more active lifestyle, no matter who you are, how fit you are, or how competitive you are.

#BeActive

#BeActive your way in 2026: no pressure, no judgment.

It’s the movement you can join by taking small steps yourself, or connecting with people of all ages and abilities to motivate each other.

Wherever you live, work, or play in Europe, #BeActive.  

Your way is the right way. It’s the perfect time to try something new, clear your mind, make new friends, or simply get out of your chair and start moving.

For the 12th year, people like you are walking, wiggling, wheeling, or doing whatever gets them moving to enjoy the physical, mental, and social joys of sport and physical activity.

11 years. 40 countries. 1 movement.

We all have to start somewhere.

For you, it could be as simple as getting up and moving around this very minute. Wherever you are, whoever you are. No fancy equipment or sports clothes needed.  Just be yourself and move however you want.

#BeActive and the European Week of Sport started in 2015. Since then, we’ve seen 118 million participants in over 433,000 activities. People connecting, feeling inspired, discovering the simple pleasures of new healthy habits.

Have fun and #BeActive your way.

European Week of Sport 2026 in numbers

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Map illustrating the reach of this year’s Week of Sport across Europe, with more than 40,000 events and over 8 million participants.

Partner agencies and associations

National agencies, community groups and sporting associations across the world partner with the European Week of Sport to spread the message about the benefits a healthy lifestyles.

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