Istanbul — Where 2 Continents Meet

BOĞAZİÇİ UNIVERSITY
SPORTS FEST

Europe’s most prestigious student-organized international sports festival. Compete across continents, build lifelong friendships, and create history in Istanbul.

SPORTS FEST 2027
COMING SOON
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12 Sports Disciplines
+1000 International Athletes
+10 Participating Countries
Compete At The Highest Level

12 Sports Disciplines

Quotas will be announced, excluding swimming and table tennis.

Swimming

Race Beyond Limits.

CapacityNo capacity limit
GenderMale & Female
LocationBebek Pool

Water Polo

Strength Beneath the Surface.

CapacityQuotas will be announced
GenderMale & Female
LocationBebek pool

Football

Where Legends Compete.

CapacityQuotas will be announced
GenderOnly Male
LocationUçaksavar Sports Complex

Basketball

Rise Above the Rim.

CapacityQuotas will be announced
GenderMale & Female
LocationSouth Campus Outdoor Court

Indoor Volleyball

Every Rally Counts.

CapacityQuotas will be announced
GenderMale & Female
LocationSouth Campus Dodge Hall

Outdoor Volleyball

Play Beyond Boundaries.

CapacityQuotas will be announced
GenderMale & Female
LocationSouth Campus Grass Field

Tennis

Every Point Matters.

CapacityQuotas will be announced
GenderMale & Female
LocationSouth Campus Tennis Field

Table Tennis

Reflexes Define Champions.

CapacityNo capacity limit
GenderMale & Female
LocationSouth Campus Özger Arnas Hall

Futsal

Fast. Sharp. Relentless.

CapacityQuotas will be announced
GenderMale & Female
LocationUçaksavar Sports Hall

Handball

Power Meets Precision.

CapacityQuotas will be announced
GenderOnly Male
LocationUçaksavar Sports Hall

Cheerleading

Energy in Every Move.

CapacityQuotas will be announced
GenderMale & Female
LocationSouth Campus Outdoor Court

Badminton

Pinpoint at Full Speed.

CapacityQuotas will be announced
GenderMale & Female
LocationUçaksavar Campus Sports Complex
All-Inclusive Festival Experience

Packages & Content

FESTIVAL · PARTICIPATION PACK

PARTICIPATION

-Lunch and Dinner for 3 days
-Free Access to night and day events
-Sports Fest Official Pack
-Bosphorus Tour
-Tournament Registration
-Awards (Cup and Medals)

Arranging your own stay? Athletes can join on the participation fee alone — tournament, meals and festival access included; accommodation and transport on your own.

Accommodation Packs

BRONZE · HOSTEL PACK

HOSTEL

-3 nights, hostel accommodation
-Breakfast at hostel
-Lunch & dinner, 3 days
-In-city transportation
-Head guide per team
-Bosphorus tour
-Tournament registration & awards
GOLD · PREMIUM PACK

PREMIUM

-3 nights, 5-star hotel
-Breakfast at hotel
-Lunch & dinner, 3 days
-In-city transportation
-Exclusive night club & concert access
-Head guide per team
-Bosphorus tour
-Tournament registration & awards
SILVER · HOTEL PACK

HOTEL

-3 nights, 3-4 star hotel
-Breakfast at hotel
-Lunch & dinner, 3 days
-In-city transportation
-Head guide per team
-Bosphorus tour
-Tournament registration & awards

*Accommodation packs do not include the participation fee.

Legacy Since 1896

Sports Committee History

Founded in 1896, the Boğaziçi University Sports Committee has grown into one of Europe's premier student-led sports organizations.

For decades, Sports Fest has hosted tens of thousands of student-athletes worldwide on the historic South Campus overlooking the Bosphorus Strait.

Visit the Sports Committee Website
1896

The Festival Timeline

  • 1896: Official founding of the Boğaziçi Sports Committee.
  • 1980: The first official Sports Fest organized by the Sports Committee, expanding beyond borders to welcome universities across Europe.
  • Today: Hosting over 1,000+ athletes annually across 12 disciplines.
Explore The City Of Empires

The Istanbul Experience

Bosphorus Ferry Tour

Bosphorus Ferry Tour

Sail between Europe and Asia on our official private Bosphorus cruise, exclusively for festival participants.

Historic South Campus

Historic South Campus

Compete on a historic campus founded in 1863, offering breathtaking views over the Bosphorus strait.

Istanbul Nightlife

Unforgettable Nightlife

Exclusive access to premier nightclubs and official festival social events throughout the festival.

Turkish Food

Turkish Food

Experience the rich culinary heritage of Istanbul with authentic local delicacies and global flavors.

Places to Visit

Places to Visit

Discover ancient monuments, historical palaces, and the cultural centers spanning two continents.

Istanbul Cats

Istanbul Cats

Meet the famous four-legged residents of the city and campus who have captured hearts worldwide.