Previous editions of the European Week of Sport

2025

In 2025, the European Week of Sport celebrated its 10th anniversary. Citizens of all ages and backgrounds were encouraged to adopt healthier digital habits and to #BeActive.

The anniversary edition officially kicked off on 23 September in Copenhagen, Denmark. Hosted at the innovative GAME Streetmekka urban sports centre, the opening event brought together national coordinators, partners, sport organisations, public authorities and young people from across Europe. The celebrations featured urban sport activities, workshops and new partnerships, while His Majesty King Frederik X of Denmark, Commissioner Glenn Micallef and Danish Minister for Culture Jakob Engel-Schmidt marked the occasion by highlighting a decade of inspiring Europeans to embrace sport and physical activity.

The 10th edition was a record-breaking year: more than 15.1 million people across Europe took part in nearly 80,000 events, demonstrating the power of sport and physical activity to bring people together. The campaign reached the highest levels of elite sport, with the involvement of Olympic and Paralympic champions, football and basketball legends, and sport leaders from across Europe.

The Week continued to expand beyond the European Union. In 2025, 39 countries took part, including the Western Balkans and the Eastern Neighbourhood countries.

2024

For the 2024 edition of the European Week of Sport, thousands of events took place in nearly 40 countries. 

Citizens of all ages and fitness levels were encouraged to try out number of sports and re-discover their favourite activities with the support of sport federations, local clubs, schools, health organisations, and National Olympic Committees. 

Numerous national #BeActive ambassadors, including Paris 2024 Olympic Games medallists, provided a motivational boost, not only in the online #BeActive campaign but also at several flagship events.

2023

The 2023 edition of the European Week of Sport perfectly embodied the values promoted by the European Union, offering an inclusive, innovative and engaging stage.

It saw more than 11 million participants united in more than 37,000 events held across Europe, involving 40 participating countries.

2022

This edition of the European Week of Sport saw many fun, creative and inclusive events happening all over Europe and beyond. 

National Coordinating Bodies and partners organised more than 32,000 events in 40 countries and regions, accumulating more than 13 million participants.

2021

The 2021 edition of the European Week of Sport was notable for organisers tapping into a deep well of creativity to encourage people to take part, with countless activities in various locations.

2020

The 2020 European Week of Sport was very different due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Over nine million people were reached via Facebook and Instagram, with many more viewing Week of Sport videos, feeds and articles via Twitter. Millions of people across the globe tuned in to events, workshops and activities. Despite the coronavirus restrictions, people continued to find new ways to #BeActive.