EuroGames Lyon 2025

A strong message

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EuroGames

More than just a sporting event, the Eurogames is above all a celebration of inclusion, diversity and eco-responsability. Launched in 1992, this initiative was initially aimed at gay and lesbian people, to offer them a non-judgemental sporting space, and has since been extended to all LGBTQI+ communities as well as to all groups that are often invisible in society and sport, such as people with disabilities. 

The aim of this multi-sport event is to raise society's awareness and send out a strong message of tolerance, making sport accessible to everyone, regardless of their origin, sexual orientation or physical ability.

32 sports on offer

Over three days, a number of competitions will be held in a wide range of sports, including ball, racket, endurance, water and opposition sports. There will be fencing, table tennis, gymnastics and karate competitions, as well as little-known sports such as korfball (a mixed, non-contact, parity sport derived from basketball), floorball (a lacrosse sport, a cousin of ice hockey) and touch rugby (a mixed evasion game).

There's no fierce competition or gold medals here, and athletes of all levels are welcome. And the public are also welcome to attend the ceremonies. They will no doubt be able to catch a glimpse of some of the ambassadors of these Eurogames 2025, including Paralympic cycling gold medallist Marie Patouillet, Paralympic long jump runner-up Dimitri Pavadé, and world and Olympic relay swimming champion Jérémy Stravius.

Across the city

The central village will be set up on Place Maréchal-Lyautey in Lyon's 6th arrondissement. Live music, activities and conferences will be held on site in a festive atmosphere. Competitions will be held throughout the city and beyond. Some events will be held at Bad's (7th arrondissement), the Clos Layat stadium (8th arrondissement), the Grand Large park in Meyzieu and the Etienne Gagnaire swimming pool in Villeurbanne. 5000 people had already signed up.