15-16 May 2026 · Turin
International University Challenge 2026
2 days of multisport tournaments for the international university community
- Via Panetti 30, Turin
- Participation is limited to university students
Event schedule
Tournaments will take place on Friday afternoon and Saturday,
across May 15–16, with competitions spread over both days.
Participation Fee
1 sport: €5
2 sports: €10
Food & Social Events
A restaurant will be available with special event deals.
Saturday night party open to everyone.
Extra Activities
Card games, demo activities and board games will be available throughout the event.
Call Times
🏀 Basketball → Saturday at 2:30 PM
♟️ Chess → Saturday at 3:00 PM
🏸 Badminton → Saturday at 2:00 PM
⚽ 5-a-side Football → Friday and Saturday according to the schedule
⚽ Women’s 5-a-side Football → Saturday at 3:30 PM
🏓 Men’s Table Tennis → Saturday at 10:30 AM
🏓 Women’s Table Tennis → Saturday at 2:30 PM
🎾 Padel → Friday and Saturday according to the schedule
🏓 Pickleball → Saturday at 3:30 PM
🎾 Men’s and Women’s Tennis → Saturday according to the schedule
🥊 Combat Sports → Saturday at 2:00 PM
🏐 Beach Volleyball → Friday and Saturday according to the schedule
Sport Schedules
SPORTS
Choose your competition
A multisport program designed for participation, community and competition.
Padel
MIXED
Friday/Saturday
Pickleball
MIXED
Saturday
EXTRA ACTIVITIES
Beyond Sports
Beyond sports activities, the event will feature Pokémon card games and Beyblade battles in collaboration with CinnabarLab, as well as a curated selection of board games organized with UniTo CSG (Centro Studi sul Gioco e la Ludicità). The activities will be held on Saturday May 16th only. To take part in the board games, participants are kindly asked to fill in the booking form, through the “register online” button here below.
A two-player card game set during the post-unification fight against brigandage in Italy. One player controls Bourbon insurgent bands, while the other leads the Italian government forces. The conflict unfolds on both military and political-cultural levels.
Difficulty: Low
Players: 2
Duration: 20–30 minutes
A card-driven, deck-building game focused on small-unit battles during World War II. Players must build stronger decks than their opponent while managing tactical combat situations.
Difficulty: Medium
Players: 2
Duration: 40–60 minutes
A critically acclaimed card-driven strategy game set during the Cold War. One player represents the United States, the other the Soviet Union, in a global political and military struggle spanning from 1945 to 1989.
Players: 2
Duration: 2–3 hours
A classic tabletop football game, widely popular for decades. Players simulate football matches using flickable figures on a detailed pitch.
Players: 2
Duration: ~20 minutes
A miniatures game depicting aerial combat during World War I. Simple and accessible, yet highly faithful to historical dynamics. The event will feature its author, Andrea Angiolino, one of Italy’s leading game designers. Matches will be played in teams: British forces versus German forces led by the legendary Red Baron.
Difficulty: Low
Players: 2 to many (team-based)
Duration: Flexible
Enjoy exciting matches with the Pokémon Trading Card Game, where players build strategic decks and challenge each other in dynamic battles featuring their favorite Pokémon. Activities are organized in collaboration with CinnabarLab and are open to both beginners and experienced players
BeyBlade
Experience high-energy Beyblade battles, where spinning tops clash in fast-paced competitions that combine skill, customization, and a bit of luck. Activities are organized in collaboration with CinnabarLab and are open to both beginners and experienced players
Closing Party!
Join us on Saturday night from 6pm for the final bash, featuring a DJ set, food trucks, and free entry for everyone!
Organized in collaboration with ErreZeta Events and powered by Red Bull, it’s the perfect way to celebrate together and wrap up the event in style—so spread the word and bring your friends along!
- Via Panetti 30, Turin
Experience the atmosphere of IUC
HOW TO PARTECIPATE
Register in a few simple steps
Fill in the registration form
Start your registration by completing the online form with the required information.
Complete your CUS Torino membership
Activate your CUS Torino membership and upload your medical certificate in your personal area.
The membership is free for university students.
Registration verification
Our team will review your membership and documents before sending the payment link.
Complete the payment
Once payment is completed, your registration will be officially confirmed.
Need a medical certificate?
If you still need a medical certificate, you can use the services offered by SAMBA.
Among these, you can book Check-up4Students, a service that allows you to obtain a medical certificate for non-competitive sports activities and receive an evaluation of your physical condition, body composition, nutritional status, and overall well-being.
The booking is free for university students.
EVENT INFO
All the key information
- Dates: 15–16 May 2026
- Location: Via Panetti 30, Turin
- Email: [email protected]
- Telefono: +39 3404229684
Ready to join the International University Challenge?
Register your team and take part in two days of sport,
competition and international community in Turin.
