PCU GAMES

23-25 APRIL 2025
ANTWERP, BELGIUM
VOLLEY|BASKET|FUTSAL|FOOTBALL

The ‘26th AP|PCU University Games‘ are a unique student sport experience, open for all universities and higher education institutions worldwide, with emphasis on the Panathlon values of Fair Play and Universal Friendship. Men’s & Women’s Futsal, Volleyball and Basketball are programmed, together with Men’s Football. Registrations are welcome until 14 April 2025.


Panathlon International
is IOC recognised



Official host organisation

Please find hereunder a formalized invitation letter for internal use.

Invitation Letter 26th PCU Games 2025

Please find hereunder the Google Photo Album of the 2024 edition.

Google Album 2024 PCU Games

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KEY UPDATES |

PCU GAMES 2025


As pioneers in international interuniversity sports since 1999, we are committed to enhancing your experience. Based on feedback from the 2024 participants and inspired by a remarkable 35% growth in partcipation in the last edition, the following changes will improve your 2025 participation:

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Social Gatherings Over Ceremonies

Increased focus on student social events, reducing formalities.

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New Closing Event

Replacing Thursday’s pizza evening with a Closing Event & Club Night on Friday at a major Antwerp hotspot.

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Simplified Fees Per Team, No Longer Individual

Based on an average of 10 accreditations per volleyball, basketball, or futsal team, and 14 per football team.

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Local Transport to Venues

With teams favoring decentralized accommodations, participants will use Antwerp Public Transport Cards (included in the participation package) with online navigation support. Venues will emphasize a welcoming atmosphere.

1. Team Participation Fee

2. Additional Notes (Fees large delegations)

3. Examples Participation Fee Calculations


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Volleyball/Basketball/Futsal team


PARTICIPATION €660 per TEAM|

Max 10 persons per team


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Football team


PARTICIPATION €925 per TEAM|

Max 14 persons per Team


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Teams all sports


EXTRA ACCREDITATIONS €29|

Teams with more than 10 or 14 members


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Including Per Participant

  • Accreditation for competitions (April 24–25) with certified arbitration.
  • Free water, official t-shirt, sandwich lunches (April 24-25), and a 3-day public transport pass.
  • Entry to the Closing Event & Club Night at Café Local, learn more, www.cafelocal.be (Dutch)
  • Discover Antwerp with our two online guides. Explore on Wednesday 23/4 vibrant hotspots blending history, culture, and student friendly favorites, from Meir and the Diamond District to iconic landmarks, cozy cafes, and lively bars. Plus, find on Thursday 24/4 in the other guide the best dining spots where flavor meets affordability, with global cuisines, study-friendly cafes, and late-night eats.

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Including Per Team or Delegation


Note| A delegation may consist of more teams


  • 3 invitations per team for the Accreditations & Welcome Reception (Wed. 23/4).
  • 1 voting card per delegation for the PCU General Assembly and 3 accreditations per delegation for the Heads Of Delegations Walking Dinner (Thu evening 24/4).
  • 12 free memberships (€100/person value) per delegation. Panathlon membership
  • 1 participation certificate per team.

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Extra Accreditations, €29/person

The participation fee per team is fixed at €660 or €925, regardless of the number of team members with a maximum of 10 or 14. Each team also receives a comprehensive package designed for 10 or 14 people, regardless of the actual team size. Teams exceeding 10 or 14 accreditations per team can obtain extras for €29 each, no pre-order needed, just provide an estimate before arrival. Final billing for extra accreditations occurs one week after the PCU Games, allowing heads of delegation to focus on travel, accommodation, and participation.

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ADDITIONAL NOTES |

PCU GAMES 2025


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Large Delegations

The organizational overheads anticipate 1 to 3 teams per delegation. For delegations with 4 or more teams, fees reduce to €290/team (10 persons) or €400/football team (14 persons) from the 4th team.

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Belgian Teams

AP University-affiliated Belgian teams should apply for wildcards at pcugames@pcucommittee.com.

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Payments & Refund

Payment is required within three weeks of registration or at least one week before the start of the PCU Games, whichever comes first. Participants may request a full refund at any time if they cancel their participation.

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Visa Requests

Only processed with confirmed accommodation bookings. Visit Visa for Belgium for details.

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EXAMPLES |

CALCULATION FEES 2025


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Example 1

Technical University of Tomorrowland

  • 1 futsal team men (11 persons)

Participation fee

  •  €660 + €29 | 1 extra person above 10 = €689

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Example 2

University of Tomorrowland

  • 1volleyball team women (11 persons)
  • 1 volleyball team men (11 persons)
  • 1 basketball team women (12 persons)
  • 1 futsal team women (8 persons)
  • 1 football team men (15 persons)

Participation Fee

  • €660 volleyball team women (11 persons) + €29 | 1 extra person above 10
  • €660 volleyball team men (11 persons) + €29 | 1 extra person above 10
  • €660 basketball team women (12 persons) + (2 x €29) | 2 extra persons above 10

4th team

  • €290 futsal team women (8 persons) + N/A
  • €400 football team men (15 persons) + €29 | 1 extra person above 14

Total

  • €660 + €660 + €660 + €290 + €400 + (5 x €29) = €2815

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Example 3

College of Tomorrowland

  • 1 volleyball team women (9 persons)

Participation fee

  •  €660 + €0 = €660


AP = AP University of Applied Sciences and Arts Antwerp


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WEDNESDAY |

23 APRIL 2025


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Accreditations, Welcome Words & Reception (Wed 23/4)

3 representatives per team (a university delegation may consist of more teams)

  • 17.00h – 19.00h Accreditations
  • 19.15h – 19.30h Welcome Words
  • 19.30h – 21.00h Welcome Reception
  • AP, Campus “Lange Nieuwstraat”, Lange Nieuwstraat 101, 2000 Antwerp (Map Venue)
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Student Hotspot Discovery. Explore, Connect, Enjoy! (Wed 23/4)

All partcipants

  • All day and evening
  • Explore Antwerp’s vibrant student and tourist hotspots with our online guide! Dive into the city’s bustling atmosphere, uncover hidden gems, and enjoy a mix of history, culture, and student-friendly locations. From the lively Meir shopping street to the Diamond District, and from historic landmarks like the Cathedral of Our Lady to cozy cafes and bars popular with students, Antwerp offers something for everyone. Let the guide help you navigate the city’s best spots for entertainment and sightseeing adventures.


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THURSDAY |

24 APRIL 2025


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Competitions (Thu 24/4)

All Participants

All day
At the competition venues

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Sandwich lunch (Thu 24/4)

All participants

Lunch hours
At the competition venues

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General Assembly and Walking Dinner (Thu 24/4)

1 voting card per delegation + 3 accreditations per delegation

  • 19.45h – 20.00h General Assembly
  • 20.00h – 21.00h Walking Dinner
  • AP, Campus “Lange Nieuwstraat”, Lange Nieuwstraat 101, 2000 Antwerp (Map Venue)
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Discover the Hottest Dining Spots for Students. Savor, Sip, and Delight! (Thu 24/4)

All participants

Discover with our online guide the hottest dining spots for students, where flavor meets affordability! Whether you’re craving diverse global cuisines, hunting for cozy study cafés, or searching for late-night eats, this online guide has you covered.

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FRIDAY |

25 APRIL 2025


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Competitions, finals & Cups (Fri 25/4)

All participants

All day
At the competition venues

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Sandwich lunch (Fri 25/4)

All participants

Lunch hours
At the competition venues

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Closing Event & Club Night (Fri 25/4)

All participants

  • 21.00h – 21.45h Closing Event
  • 21.45h – 03.00h Club Night
  • Café Local, Waalsekaai 25, 2000 Antwerp (www.cafelocal.be/contact – Map)


1. Women & Men Futsal

2. Women & Men Basketball

3. Women & Men Volleyball

4. Men Football

5. Enrico Prandi Fair Play Trophy


  • General Map of PCU Games Locations (Pdf) – Available March 2025
  • All Partcipating Teams 2025 (Pdf) – Available April 2025
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FUTSAL |

WOMEN & MEN

  • Sports Center Het Rooi, Berchemstadionstraat 73, B-2600 Antwerp (Map Venue)
  • Match Schedules Futsal Men & Women (Pdf) – Available April 2025
  • PCU Games 2025 Futsal Laws of the Game (Pdf)
  • Check out live results with Tournify – Available during Competitions
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BASKETBALL |

WOMEN & MEN 

  • Sports Center Plantin Moretus, Plantin Moretuslei 343, B-2140 Antwerp (Map Venue)
  • Match Schedules Basketball Men & Women (Pdf) – Available April 2025
  • PCU Games 2025 Basketball Laws of the Game (Pdf)
  • Check out live results with Tournify – Available during Competitions
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VOLLEYBALL |

WOMEN & MEN

  • Sports Center Wilrijkse Pleinen, Vogelzanglaan 6, B-2020 Antwerp (Map Venue)
  • Match Schedules Basketball Men & Women (Pdf) – Available April 2025
  • PCU Games 2025 Laws of the Games Volleyball (Pdf)
  • Check out live results with Tournify – Available during Competitions
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FOOTBALL |

MEN

  • Sports Center Wilrijkse Pleinen, Vogelzanglaan 6, B-2020 Antwerp (Map Venue)
  • Match Schedules Football Men (Pdf) – Available April 2025
  • PCU Games 2025 Laws of the Games Football (Pdf)
  • Check out live results with Tournify – Available during Competitions
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ENRICO PRANDI TROPHY |

FAIR PLAY

After every match the referees award Fair Play points to each team based upon conduct of the delegation and Fair Play on the field. The winner of the Fair Play ranking receives the Enrico Prandi Trophy, a prestigious award, unique in the world of university sport and the highest merit a university can achieve in relation to ethics in university sport. Enrico Prandi, born on May 21, 1945 (Italy), is the Past President of Panathlon International, former member of the International Olympic Committee Cultural Commission and former President of the Italian Basketball League. In 2010 he initiated the idea to create a university platform within Panathlon International to promote ethics in sport also within the worldwide university community.


DRAWING & PHOTO CONTESTS 

During the PCU University Games Opening and Closing Ceremonies, the AP University of Applied Sciences and Arts will host the prestigious expositions of the  Panathlon Student Drawing Contest and Photo Contest. Participants, officials and spectators can enter the Photo Contest by posting their pictures on social media, using the hashtag #PCUpic.

ACCOMMODATION |

ANTWERP

Participants choose and book their own accommodation and pay directly to the accommodation of their choice. Please find below some student friendly hostels and if you are looking for a more extended overview of all accommodation facilities in the greater metropolitan area, please visit www.visitantwerpen.be.

AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE CITY |

ANTWERP

Curious about the possibilities for reaching Antwerp? Check out all options on Antwerp, an easily accessible city | Visit Antwerpen.

DIAMOND, FASHION AND (S)PORT METROPOLIS |

ANTWERP

The famed historical city of Antwerp is packed with sports, culture and art, is the economic capital of Belgium and the cultural heart of Flanders, the Dutch speaking region of Belgium with Antwerp as its largest city. The Antwerp metropolitan area has over 1,1 million inhabitants and the Greater Antwerp Province over 1,8 million inhabitants. Internationally, Antwerp is the largest diamond trade centre in the world, the second largest port of Europe and the Antwerp Fashion Academy is considered one of the best in the world, ensuring the highest concentration of fashion shops and flagship stores within Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. On a sports level, Antwerp hosted the Olympic Games in 1920 and was the European Capital of Sport in 2013. The city also welcomed 5 FISU world university championships and many international interuniversity championships. Antwerp most recently hosted the 2022 FISU World University Championships Mind Sports. All tourist information is available on www.visitantwerp.be.

PCU GAMES CHAMPIONS (1999-2023)

PCU Games 2024 Champions

  • Football Men, Czech Technical University in Prague (Czech Republic)
  • Futsal Men, University of Pristina (Kosovo)
  • Futsal Women, University of Pristina (Kosovo)
  • Basketball Men, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (Czech Republic)
  • Basketball Women, Antwerp University Association (Belgium)
  • Volleyball Men, TU Brno (Czech Republic)
  • Volleyball Women, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (Czech Republic)

Enrico Prandi Fair Play Trophy 2023, École de technologie supérieure (Canada)


Registration Modalities
Registration Form

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REGISTRATION MODALITIES

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General

Registrations are open until April 14, 2025, or until the maximum capacity is reached, on a first-come, first-served basis. Teams must represent a university or institute of higher education, and multiple teams from the same institution are welcome to register simultaneously. There are no restrictions on the number of teams or participants per team.

AP teams and other Belgian teams can contact the PCU Office Desk at AP for a limited number of free wild cards. For more information, email pcugames@pcucommittee.com.

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Delegations with more than 3 teams

The organizational overheads anticipate 1 to 3 teams per delegation. For delegations with three or more teams, a fee reduction applies starting with the fourth team. Visit Participation Fees 2025 for detailed information.

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Payments

  • After registration an automated email will be sent, a week later you will receive a financial document with the necessary bank details.
  • Payment is required within three weeks of registration or at least one week before the start of the PCU Games, whichever comes first. Participants may request a full refund at any time if they cancel their participation.
  • Final billing for extra accreditations at €29 per person occurs one week after the PCU Games, allowing heads of delegation to focus on travel, accommodation, and participation.

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REGISTRATION FORM PCU GAMES 2025

26th PCU Games, 23-25 April 2025, Antwerp (Belgium)

(*) Required field.

    1 | GENERAL DETAILS

    2 | CONTACT PERSON

    3 | REMARKS

    CONTACT |

    OFFICE DESK PCU UNIVERSITY GAMES

    AP University of Applied Sciences and Art | Student Center
    Ellermanstraat 81 – B-2060 Antwerp
    (T) +32 470 34 48 15
    (E) pcugames@pcucommittee.com

    • Prof. Dr. B. Ghadimi, President 26th PCU University Games | PCU Committee Executive Board
    • Gert Christens, Honorary President 26th PCU University Games | AP Director Student Center

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    Organisational Partners


    As a University of Applied Sciences and Arts, AP is more than a higher education institution. AP is a learning metropolis, an enricher of talent, an amplifier of commitment and an expander of students’ world view. By way of enthusiastic teachers, progressive content, direct honest orientation and maximum interaction with expertise, AP ensures that all students can realise their full potential. The hosting of the PCU University Games incorporates a unique opportunity to expand the world view of our institution to ensure all of our students to realise their full potential.


    The City of Antwerp and its sports office (Sporting A) are committed to offer a high-quality, wide, diverse and innovative sports and exercise platform that improves health, ensures personal development and promotes solidarity. With the image of Antwerp as the sports capital of Flanders, sport is an essential element to contribute to a liveable city.

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