The Winter Edition of the Kickoff will take place on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., in Hall 2 AND Hall 1 of the IfSS, in Buildings 40.44 and 40.40. All interested students and staff at KIT—as well as those from partner institutions—who love sports are cordially invited. The University Sports Department and its instructors look forward to seeing you there!

At the start of the 2026/2027 winter term, KIT University Sports will provide you with all the relevant information about booking KIT’s sports programs. If you have any questions, please check the University Sports FAQ or contact hochschulsport@ifss.kit.edu directly. We’ll be happy to answer any further questions at the University Sports Winter Kickoff on October 20, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the sports halls.

On Friday, September 26, 2026, Arvid Lösel won the title of German collegiate champion in the 10-km road race at the 22nd Mosbach City Run 2026. The 2-km course was run five times and wound through undulating terrain with numerous curves, as well as a challenging surface of cobblestones and gravel.

This year’s European University Rowing Championships took place in Zagreb from August 27 to 30. The many international teams, the sports-loving city, and the anticipation of the upcoming races created a very special atmosphere that set the perfect tone for the competition days. The EUC was a special experience for the team, which celebrated some great successes.