The 2026 European Universities Games will take place in Salerno, Italy, from July 18 to August 1, 2026. More than 4,500 athletes from around 400 universities are expected to compete in 13 different sports at this, Europe’s largest student sports event.

The DHM golf tournament took place from July 3 to 5, 2026. The event was organized by the University of Passau’s Sports Center in cooperation with the Quellness Golf Resort Bad Griesbach. The participating universities arrived in Passau as early as Friday. WG Karlsruhe was represented by two teams and a total of seven players.

On the first weekend in July, the DHM 3x3 basketball tournament took place in Mainz. KIT was represented by a team consisting of two players from the IO College Wizards and two players from the PSK Lions (2025–26 season). With the same lineup, the team will also compete in the European Championships in Salerno, Italy, at the end of July.

On July 4, 2026, the ADH-open Rugby tournament took place in Karlsruhe, providing both players and spectators with an exciting day of rugby. A total of 19 games were played on two fields. Six men’s teams and four women’s teams from a total of six cities participated in the competition, competing for the tournament title in both the men’s and women’s divisions.

Following last year’s success, we’re excited to travel to the IJsselmeer in the Netherlands again this fall. In Workum and the surrounding area, we’ll find plenty of beginner-friendly spots as well as a dedicated kitesurfing school. This is the perfect opportunity to wrap up the summer and dive into a new sport! All the details are in the event announcement.

On Saturday, July 4, 2026, it’s that time again: The adh Open Rugby tournament enters its next round in Karlsruhe. Karlsruhe was a successful host last time, and we’d like to build on that success. At least six men’s and four women’s teams from a total of six German cities will be participating.

This year’s adh Open lacrosse tournament took place in Leipzig on June 27 and 28, 2026. With temperatures reaching a record-breaking 40°C at times, the Karlsruhe women’s team (in a last-minute joint team with Dresden) and men’s team (in a joint team with Konstanz) each competed in six games per team for the title of best college lacrosse team.

The WG Karlsruhe handball team had an impressive weekend at the 2026 German Collegiate Championships. After an early setback, the team fought its way to the final, secured the title of German collegiate runner-up, and at the same time earned a spot in the 2027 European Championships.