Twenty days until the European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF) Skopje 2025, offering a unique opportunity for sports enthusiasts. From July 20 to 26, visitors will have the chance to enjoy sporting events, with free entry to competitions in Skopje, Kumanovo, and Osijek, no tickets or reservations required.

Organizers state that this decision makes the festival the most accessible event of its kind in North Macedonia’s history and invite families, students, and fans to participate in the energetic festival atmosphere.

Over 4,000 young athletes from 49 European countries will compete in 15 disciplines, including athletics, swimming, basketball, and gymnastics. Skopje will become the center of youthful passion and European solidarity.

Although entry is free, organizers emphasize that some venues have limited capacity:

• The Partizan Hall, hosting shooting sports and table tennis, offers a minimal number of seats;
• For swimming competitions, there is a high reservation rate for teams, limiting available public space;
• Other sports may face similar restrictions during finals due to high demand.

In addition to competitions, visitors will enjoy cultural events, fan zones, concerts, and activities with the festival mascot, Shiny. Opportunities to meet athletes and explore Olympic values through creative and interactive workshops further enrich the festival experience.

EYOF Skopje 2025 is not just a sporting event—it is a celebration of youth, culture, and European unity. We wish our athletes, coaches, and delegation the best of luck.