Host Town Program
For the approximately 3,700 athletes and their support staff, the Games begin five days before the opening ceremony. They have been invited by about 100 communities throughout Switzerland to get to know Switzerland and the Swiss people on a personal level during these five days.
Interested as a community
About 100 nations will travel to Switzerland for the 2029 World Games Switzerland. We are also looking for 100 host communities throughout Switzerland to welcome them and organize activities in their communities that will foster warm and personal interactions. Is your community interested? Here’s what to do:
Call for Proposals:
August 31, 2026, through June 30, 2027
August 31, 2026, through June 30, 2027
Information and Application Period for Municipalities and Cities as Host Towns
July/August 2027 Selection
Evaluation of applications, selection of host towns, initial assignment of nations based on the towns’ preferences
Scheduled
for August 2027 through July 31, 2028
for August 2027 through July 31, 2028
Program planning and network development, securing funding, and involving schools
Preparation for
Fall/Winter 2028/29
Fall/Winter 2028/29
Preparation for local activities, possibly including workdays on the topic of inclusion in schools
Guest Days
: March 6–10, 2029
: March 6–10, 2029
The World Games Host Town Program takes place in about 100 communities throughout Switzerland
Being a
Fan: March 10–17, 2029
Fan: March 10–17, 2029
“Fan groups” from the community or school classes at the opening ceremony in Zurich or at the Games in Chur, Arosa, or Lenzerheide
Information for interested municipalities, cities, regions, and organizations
Impressions from Germany 2023