As the Olympic Capital, Lausanne is exceptionally located to offer unique access to major sports events in various disciplines, from basketball to football, tennis, golf, and more. The second semester of 2025 is set to be remarkable, featuring numerous high-profile competitions across Switzerland and Europe.
This article presents a calendar of the major sport events scheduled between July and December 2025.
Sport Event Calendar in Switzerland
FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup
Event Details
Location: Lausanne
Period: 28 June – 6 July 2025
Sport: Basketball
First-ever FIBA global event hosted in Switzerland, featuring the top youth national teams from around the World.
Link to the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup website.
EFG Swiss Open Gstaad
Event Details
Location: Gstaad
Period: 12 – 20 July 2025
Sport: Tennis
ATP tournament taking place in a unique setting at over 1,000 meters above sea level, in the Swiss Alps. It features top players such as Alexander Zverev, Casper Ruud, and Stan Wawrinka.
Link to the EFG Swiss Open Gstaad website.
UEFA Women’s Euro 2025
Event Details
Location: Thun (opening), Bern, Geneva, Zurich, St. Gallen, Lucerne, Sion, and Basel (finale)
Period: 2 – 27 July 2025
Sport: Football
Major continental tournament bringing Europe’s top women’s football teams to Switzerland.
Link to the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 website.
Swatch Beach Pro Gstaad
Event Details
Location: Gstaad
Period: 2 – 6 July 2025
Sport: Beach Volleyball
Major beach volleyball tournament in the Swiss Alps featuring teams from around the World.
Link to the Swatch Beach Pro Gstaad website.
Omega European Masters
Event Details
Location: Crans-Montana
Period: 28 – 31 August 2025
Sport: Golf
Professional and one of Europe’s most prestigious golf tournaments, part of the European Tour.
Link to Omega European Masters website.
UCI Mountain Bike World Championship
Event Details
Location: Valais region
Period: 30 August – 14 September 2025
Sport: Mountain Biking
A premier annual competition in mountain biking featuring the World’s best riders across numerous disciplines such as cross-country, downhill, and more.
Link to the UCI Mountain Bike World Championship website.
Concours Hippique International de Genève (CHI de Genève)
Event Details
Location: Palexpo (Le Grand-Saconnex, near Geneva)
Period: 10 – 14 December 2025
Sport: Equestrian
Prestigious equestrian event renowned for its world-class competitions in show jumping, indoor cross-country, and driving. It is part of the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping.
Link to the Concours Hippique International de Genève (CHI de Genève) website.
European Sport Events Calendar
Athletissima (Wanda Diamond League)
Event Details
Location: Europe (such as France, Norway, Italy, Switzerland -Lausanne (20 August), Zurich (28 August)-) and internationally
Period: April – August 2025
Sport: Athletics
One of the top international athletic competitions in the prestigious Diamond League series.
Link to the Athletissima (Wanda Diamond League) website.
2025 European Formula 1 races
Event Details
Location: Europe
- Austrian Grand Prix — Red Bull Ring, Spielberg (June 27–29)
- British Grand Prix — Silverstone Circuit, Northamptonshire (July 4–6)
- Belgian Grand Prix — Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Stavelot (July 25–27)
- Hungarian Grand Prix — Hungaroring, Mogyoród (August 1–3)
- Dutch Grand Prix — Circuit Zandvoort, Zandvoort (August 29–31)
- Italian Grand Prix — Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Monza (September 5–7)
- Azerbaijan Grand Prix — Baku City Circuit, Baku (September 19–21)
Period: 27 June – 21 September 2025
Sport: Formula 1
A series of international Grand Prix events featuring top teams and drivers from around the World.
Link to the 2025 European Formula 1 races website
Wimbledon (Tennis Grand Slam)
Event Details
Location: London, UK
Period: 30 June – 13 July 2025
Sport: Tennis
The World’s oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament.
Link to the Wimbledon website.
Championship League Snooker 2025 Ranking
Event Details
Location: Leicester, UK
Period: 30 June – 23 July 2025
Sport: Snooker
One of the major professional ranking snooker events.
Link to the Championship League Snooker 2025 Ranking website.
EHF Beach Handball Euro 2025
Event Details
Location: Alanya, Turkey
Period: 3 – 6 July 2025 (U17), 8 – 13 July 2025 (senior)
Sport: Beach Handball
Premier European championships featuring top national teams.
Link to the EHF Beach Handball Euro 2025 website.
Tour de France
Event Details
Location: France
Period: 5 July – 2 August 2025
Sport: Cycling (road)
The World’s most prestigious cycling race.
Link to the Tour de France website.
EuroHockey Championships 2025
Event Details
Location: Mönchengladbach, Germany
Period: 8 – 17 August 2025
Sport: Hockey
Major Hockey tournament featuring players who can directly qualify for the 2026 World Championships in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Link to the EuroHockey Championships 2025 website.
Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025
Event Details
Location: UK (London, Bristol, Manchester, etc.)
Period: 22 August – 27 September 2025
Sport: Rugby
Historic, expanded 16-team tournament featuring the World’s best women’s rugby teams.
Link to the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 website.
Vuelta a España
Event Details
Location: Spain
Period: 23 August – 14 September 2025
Sport: Cycling (road)
The third of the cycling Grand Tours and one of the most iconic races in the World.
Link to the Vuelta a España website.
FIBA EuroBasket 2025
Event Details
Location: Cyprus, Finland, Poland, Latvia
Period: 27 August – 14 September 2025
Sport: Basketball
Premier European senior basketball championship for national teams, bringing together the continent’s top teams to compete for the title of European champion.
Link to the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 website.
European Rugby League Championships
Event Details
Location: Europe (Italy, Germany, Malta, the Netherlands, Serbia, Norway, Czechia)
Period: 11 October – 1 November 2025
Sport: Rugby
Men’s tournament featuring men’s national teams. It comprises three tiers—Euro B, Euro C, and Euro D.
Link to the European Rugby League Championships website.
FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup 2025-2026 season
Event Details
Location: Europe and North America. Stops include Austria (opening), Italy, France, Finland, Austria, Switzerland (in 2026), Norway (closing)
Period: 25 October 2025 – 25 March 2026
Sport: Alpine Skiing
Highest international circuit and the most prestigious season-long competition in alpine skiing. It features the World’s best ski racers competing across various disciplines (Downhill, Super-G, Giant Slalom, etc.) throughout the ski season.
Link to the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup 2025-2026 season website.
Nitto ATP Finals
Event Details
Location: Torino, Italy
Period: 9 – 16 November 2025
Sport: Tennis
End-of-season men’s tournament featuring the World’s best eight qualified singles players and doubles teams.
Link to the Nitto ATP Finals website.
Davis Cup Finals
Event Details
Location: Bologna, Italy
Period: 18 – 23 November 2025
Sport: Tennis
Premier international men’s tennis team event, often called “World Cup of Tennis”. It is the largest annual team sports event in the World and the oldest international team competition in tennis.
Link to the Davis Cup Finals website.
Why continue your education in Lausanne and at AISTS
Lausanne is at the heart of the global sports landscape. More than just the home of AISTS campus, it’s a city where sport is studied and lived.
Studying at AISTS means:
- Living in a city that hosts international competitions and major sports events such as the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup,
- Networking with leading sports organizations headquartered in and around Lausanne:
- IOC (International Olympic Committee) in Lausanne,
- International federations located in Lausanne: World Aquatics (swimming), FIVB (volleyball), FEI (equestrian), and FIG (gymnastics),
- FIBA (international basketball federation) based in Mies,
- UCI (international cycling union) based in Aigle,
- UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) based in Nyon,
- Being in a central location in Europe with easy access to other major European cities.
Perfectly positioned for sports professionals and aspiring leaders, Lausanne offers unmatched access to Europe’s major sports events and institutions.
By being at the forefront of the sports industry’s development and the Olympic Movement, AISTS offers a multi-disciplinary approach to education and sciences through its services:
- Postgraduate Education: home to the globally recognized Master of Advanced Studies in Sport Management and Technology, which combines academic learning with practical training in a real sports-world environment,
- Continuing Education Programmes: short and intensive programmes tailored for professionals seeking to deepen their expertise in a specific area,
- E-learning Courses: flexible online courses designed for individuals who want to gain insights into key areas of sports management from anywhere in the world,
- Sport Advisory Services: customized research, consulting and strategy support for organizations aiming to innovate and grow in the sports industry.
Contact us to learn how AISTS can support your professional journey and goals in the world of sports.
