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Welcome to the European Sport for All Games 2026

The countdown is on to the European Sport for All Games which will take place in Limerick, Ireland. Join us for a festival celebration of traditional sports, games and cultures across Europe from the 7th to 10th August, 2026. (International delegate arrival/accreditation is August 6th and departure 11th.)

Pre-Register for Opening Ceremony, Dance, Sports & Games

Pre-Registration is available for joining the Opening Ceremony, Community Sports Days at Mary Immaculate College (Friday 7th) and University of Limerick (Monday 10th); or joining the Dance Groups programme at MIC and St John’s Pavilion (over three days – Friday, Saturday and Sunday). Visit our Festival Schedule for full details of what to expect at the European Sport For All Games 2026.

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The countdown is on… 

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Schedule

Friday 7th August

11am-12:30pm and 1:30pm-3pm: Community Sports Day – Come and try all the activities in one location:
Mary Immaculate College Campus

10am-4pm: “How Sport and Physical Activity can impact Culture” Conference
Mary Immaculate College

6pm-8pm: Official Opening Ceremony
King John’s Castle

Saturday 8th August & Sunday 9th August

11am-4pm: Come and try activities in the following locations:

All Locations

Arthur’s Quay Park

Honan’s Quay

Hunt Museum Garden

People’s Park

O’Connell Avenue

Monday 10th August

11am-1pm: Community Sports Day – Come and try all the activities in one location:
University of Limerick – The White House

6pm-8pm: Official Closing Party
Limerick Milk Market

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