Catalan University Championships
The University Championships of Catalonia (CCU) are a sports competition in which students from all Catalan universities participate and are coordinated by Esport Català Universitari (ECU), the organization that brings together the universities of the Catalan university system in matters of sports. Competitions are organized in a wide variety of sports, both individual (such as athletics, swimming, or chess) and team (football, basketball, volleyball, or handball), and students participate representing their university, making it both a sporting experience and an opportunity to build university identity.
The top-ranked URV students in the CCU may earn a place to compete in the Spanish University Championships (CEU).
Team sports
The CCU team sports are played in a day format, with matches concentrated in the morning to noon, during the week. In case of academic incompatibilities, participating students can request proof of participation at competicio@urv.cat.
This year, the International University of Catalonia is the coordinator.
To participate, the following steps must be followed:
- Fill out the pre-registration form. The period is open from September 14 to October 16, 2026.
- Once the pre-registration period has closed, Sports will contact interested parties and invite them to the selection training.
- The URV selector will choose the athletes who will represent the URV in the competition, taking into account sporting criteria.
- The selected athletes will receive confirmation from Sports and instructions for participating.
- The athletes must participate in the training prior to the competition.
Team sports
- Basketball
- 3x3 Basketball
- Football
- Futsal
- Handball
- Rugby 7
- Volleyball
Competition calendar
The championships will take place during the months of February and March.
Training dates
The training dates will be published soon.
URV Team Sports Participation Regulations
Athletes must read and accept these regulations.
Mandatory insurance
To compete, it is essential to have the additional mandatory accident insurance included in the enrollment.
NEW: Interest Form
This year, all students interested in participating, in both team and individual sports, must complete the pre-registration form, within this deadline.
Individual sports
The Catalonia University Championships of individual sports 2026 are mainly held between October and December and may take place either on weekdays or weekends. Esports URV convenes students only for the competition and does not organize prior training sessions.
To participate, the following steps must be followed:
- Fill out the pre-registration form. The deadline is open until 20 days before the championship takes place.
- Once the pre-registration period has closed, Esports URV will contact the interested students to confirm their intention to participate.
- If applicable, Esports URV will select the athletes who will represent URV in the competition based on sporting criteria.
- The selected athletes will receive confirmation from Esports URV and instructions to participate.
Individual sports
| Athletics | Alpine skiing | Pickleball |
| Badminton | Gymnastics | Pitch & Putt |
| MTB Marathon & Gravel | Golf | Taekwondo |
| MTB Raid XCO | Judo | Tennis |
| Cross | Karting | Table tennis |
| Crosstraining | Marathon | Archery |
| Mountain race | Half marathon | Triathlon |
| Fun run | Swimming | Sailing |
| Chess | Orienteering | Beach volleyball |
| Climbing | Padel |
Competition calendar
The calendar and location of the competitions can be consulted on the Esport Català Universitari (ECU) website.
URV Individual Sports Participation Regulations
Athletes must read and accept these regulations.
Mandatory insurance
To compete, it is essential to have the additional mandatory accident insurance included in the enrollment.
NEW: Interest Form
This year, all students interested in participating, in both team and individual sports, must complete the pre-registration form, within this deadline.
The pre-registration period to be part of and represent the URV in the CCU26-27, both team sports and individual sports is from September 14 to October 16, 2026
Team sports: PRE-REGISTER
Individual sports: PRE-REGISTER
