European Week of Winter Sport (EWWS) with #BeActiveWinter campaign is an initiative and project, co-funded by the European Union, encouraging participation in sport and physical activity during the winter months. Special focus is given on promoting inclusivity and making winter sports accessible to all, while paying attention and raising awareness on climate change and promoting sustainable practices in sport.

The first edition in 2025 proved a great success, with thousands joining events across Europe. The second edition will take place from 1–8 February 2026 in Belgium, Bulgaria, Germany, Italy, Croatia, Luxembourg, Slovenia and Spain.

On 9–10 September 2025, the 3rd in-person transnational meeting of EWWS project partners was held in Berlin, hosted by NGO NEST Berlin. At the meeting, representatives of partners from eight countries met to prepare for the 2025-26 winter season, having a shared mission: to make winter sports accessible to everyone, while promoting sustainability and climate awareness.

EUSA & Winter

European University Sports Association (EUSA) is through its Institute one of the strategic partners of the European Week of Sport and the #BeActiveWinter campaign.
Coming up already this December are the European Universities Winter Sports Championships, featuring competitions in Alpine Skiing, Snowboarding and Snow Volleyball, being accompanied by the EUSA Winter Forum.
Check out wintersports2025.eusa.eu for more details; registrations are open until September 15!

Opportunities for EWWS event organisers

Event organisers are invited to take part by hosting one or more events in February 2026 under the umbrella of the European Week of Winter Sport. This could be anything from school activities and community gatherings to large public events on snow and ice.
By registering an event before 31 December 2025, organisers gain access to:
- free marketing and promotional materials;
- guidance, advice, and peer support from the EWWS network;
- visibility on the official calendar at wintersportweek.com;
- national and international promotion of their community, club, or city.

The invitation is open to a wide range of stakeholders, including sports entities (including European, national, regional and local federations, organisations and clubs), national, regional and local authorities (including governments and municipalities), education institutions (including kindergartens, schools and universities), organisations (including non-profits and non-governmental organisation). other organised groups as well as motivated individuals who want to engage citizens in active, fun, and inclusive ways.
Entities interested in a wider cooperation are also invited to join as official partners and/or national coordinators!

Benefits for communities and end users

For citizens, the European Week of Winter Sport is a chance to try new activities, get active in the winter period, and connect with others. Events are designed to be accessible, inclusive, and enjoyable for all ages, while also encouraging reflection on sustainability and our relationship with the environment.
The offer of activities is/will be accessible online at wintersportweek.com/events

Let’s launch the 2026 EWWS edition together

The Berlin meeting confirmed the project’s commitment to supporting new organisers, helping communities thrive, and ensuring that winter sports play a role in building healthier, more sustainable lifestyles.
Now it’s your turn. You can be part of the movement. Join us in shaping the next edition of European Week of Winter Sport and let’s launch 2026 together by #BeActiveWinter!

Register your event here: wintersportweek.com/event-registration

Join the info webinar on October 8: wintersportweek.com/lets-launch-ewws-2026-together

For other information and to subscribe to the EWWS newsletter: wintersportweek.com