All sporting competitions at the upcoming European Youth Olympic Festival – EYOF Skopje 2025, taking place from July 20 to 26 in Skopje, Kumanovo, and Osijek, will be completely free for visitors! Citizens will have the opportunity to attend the competitions in the sports arenas without tickets or reservations and to be part of the atmosphere of the biggest sporting event in the history of North Macedonia.
This initiative reflects the values of the Olympic movement – unity, friendship, inclusivity, and sportsmanship – and aims to bring sport and youth energy closer to as many people as possible: families, students, fans, sports enthusiasts, and all curious visitors. During the festival, more than 4,000 young athletes from 49 European countries will compete in 15 sports disciplines, including athletics, swimming, basketball, handball, judo, cycling, gymnastics, and more. Skopje will pulse with sports energy, youthful passion, and the spirit of European solidarity, and every visitor will be free to enjoy the competitions, cheer on the athletes, and be part of European sports history.
Although all events are open to the public, the organizers would like to inform visitors that some venues will have limited spectator capacity due to the characteristics of the facilities:
- Partizan Hall, which will host shooting and table tennis competitions, has a small spectator stand and will accommodate a limited number of visitors.
- During the swimming competitions, a large portion of the stands will be reserved for teams, reducing space available for the audience.
- Additional limitations may arise for other sports as well, especially during finals, when high attendance is expected.
The organizing team is aware of these challenges and is working intensively to ensure all access-related information is shared transparently and on time. A special seating policy for AFF (Athlete Family & Friends) guests will also be published soon, to ensure clear coordination and fair opportunities for all who wish to attend.
In addition to the sports competitions, visitors will be able to enjoy cultural programs, fan zones, concerts, meet-and-greets with athletes, and activities with the official mascot, Shiny. There will also be creative workshops and opportunities to explore the values of the Olympic movement through fun, friendship, and sports.
EYOF Skopje 2025 is much more than just a sports event – it is a celebration of youth, culture, and European unity.
Learn more about EYOF Skopje 2025 on the official festival website: https://skopje2025.sporteurope.org/
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