Elementary School Nevena Georgieva – Dunja

The Nezavisna Makedonija Sports Hall, located within the Nevena Georgieva Dunja Elementary School in the Češma neighborhood of Kisela Voda, will host the badminton competition at EYOF 2025. Home to basketball club Angeli, the hall offers a functional and focused setting for competition, featuring six rows of bench-style bleachers on one side for spectators.

Its community-rooted atmosphere will provide a unique and energetic backdrop for this fast-paced sport.

East Gate Mall – Belasitsa 2, Skopje

One of the most exciting urban sports deserves an equally dynamic setting—and at EYOF 2025, that venue is East Gate Mall. Opened in 2021, this modern shopping and entertainment hub is the largest mall in North Macedonia and the third largest in the Balkans. Its vibrant, urban atmosphere makes it the perfect stage for breaking, bringing the sport right into the heart of the city’s contemporary culture.

Matka Canyon is one of the most breathtaking natural landmarks in the Skopje region and will serve as the venue for the canoe slalom event on the Treska River at EYOF 2025. Having successfully hosted the Wildwater Canoeing European Championship in 2023, Matka has proven its ability to combine spectacular natural scenery with the demands of a world-class sporting event.

During the EYOF, Kumanovo will live and breathe cycling, with the road race starting and finishing in the heart of the city—on Square Nova Jugoslavija. The route winds through the city center, crosses the Kumanovka River, and heads out to the village of Pelince before returning to Kumanovo, where riders will complete the 60.8-kilometer course in front of spectators lining the finishing straight. The time trial event will take athletes through the scenic valley north of the city, offering a different but equally demanding challenge.

Kumanovo has proven to be a reliable host of Olympic cross-country mountain biking, having organized UCI-sanctioned events in the past. The varied terrain on the southern outskirts of the city will now test the skill and endurance of EYOF’s mountain bikers as they compete on its demanding trails.

Judo at EYOF 2025 will be staged in the main hall of Jane Sandanski Sports Center—Skopje’s flagship indoor arena. With a capacity of 6,500 and state-of-the-art facilities, the venue offers an ideal stage for high-level competition. Originally rebuilt a decade ago, the arena has become a central hub for major sporting events in North Macedonia. During the festival, it will transform into a dedicated judo arena, providing young athletes with a professional and inspiring setting to showcase their skill and determination.

Olympic Swimming Pool “Centar” is the largest and most advanced swimming facility in North Macedonia and will host the EYOF 2025 swimming competitions for both boys and girls. The pool features 24/7 electronic filtration and a long-standing tradition in swimming. It offers a safe and professional setting for Europe’s rising talents.

Partizan Sports Hall will serve as the venue for the table tennis and shooting competitions at EYOF 2025. Located in the Karpoš district of Skopje, this historic sports hall has been transformed into a modern facility in 2023, offering a professional setting for top-level youth competition. With its renewed infrastructure and versatile layout, the hall is now fully equipped to host two of the most technically demanding disciplines of the festival, welcoming Europe’s most talented young athletes in a space that blends tradition with modernity.

Partizan Sports Hall will serve as the venue for the table tennis and shooting competitions at EYOF 2025. Located in the Karpoš district of Skopje, this historic sports hall has been transformed into a modern facility in 2023, offering a professional setting for top-level youth competition. With its renewed infrastructure and versatile layout, the hall is now fully equipped to host two of the most technically demanding disciplines of the festival, welcoming Europe’s most talented young athletes in a space that blends tradition with modernity.

The Faculty of Physical Education, Sport and Health is a higher educational institution at the University “Ss. Cyril and Methodius.” The faculty has four gyms which cover an area of 1,500 square meters and have a seating capacity of 500. They equipped with the latest sports equipment and can be used for a variety of sports. It will serve as the taekwondo venue at EYOF.

The Boris Trajkovski Sports Center, located in Skopje’s Karpoš Municipality, is North Macedonia’s premier indoor sports and events venue. Named in honor of the late President Boris Trajkovski, the arena opened its doors in May 2008 and has since become a central hub for both national and international events.

Gradski vrt Hall is a multi-purpose indoor sports and events complex in Osijek, Croatia, designed for a wide range of athletic, cultural, and entertainment activities. The venue features seven main halls, including a large arena with a capacity of over 3,500. Primarily used for handball and basketball, it has also hosted major events such as the 2009 World Men’s Handball Championship and the 2017 Davis Cup tie between Croatia and Spain. Its flexible design makes it suitable for concerts, exhibitions, fashion shows, fairs, congresses, and festivals … and the European Youth Olympic Festival!