The Abu Dhabi Sports Championship for Schools & Universities is an exciting sports competition that brings together student athletes in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi to compete across 18 different sports. This year’s championship will take place from November 2024 to May 2025.

The fourth edition of the Championship includes four new individual sports: Chess, Distance Run, Jiu-Jitsu and Table Tennis, bringing 18 sport disciplines to participate in. Download the Championship Guide to learn more about the sport disciplines and age groups.

For more information, you can reach out to the ADEK Sports Department at sports@adek.gov.ae

We value the active participation and involvement of parents and the community to encourage students during the competition.

There are no limits to the number of participating teams or individuals.

Individuals wanting to register should contact their school or university. Principals & Deans are responsible for initiating the registration process through this link

Different sports have different age requirements, indicated on the website or the Championship Guidebook. Students of all skill levels are encouraged to participate in the competition. The games are structured to instill a spirit of friendly competition.

Registration will open 12 September 2024 and will close on different days for the different sports. For more information on the registration cut-of dates, download the Championship Guidebook

Contact ADEK sports team at sports@adek.gov.ae with the subject line “[school name] – Practice for [sport name]”. Our team will get back to you to assist with arranging training facilities where possible.

There are no fees to register or to compete in the Championship. We encourage all students across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi to participate in physical activity and in competitions regardless of capability, age and background.

After registration cut-off, participants will receive a competition pack with details on the timing and location of each game. Our website will also be updated to include this information.

Talented student athletes can be identified by their schools during the registration process and in the registration portal itself.

Changes to team members (withdraw/change/drop) can still be made after registration closes. Student registration cut-off dates are clearly mentioned in the registration portal and the Championship Guidebook.