15. Children's and Youth Sports Games of the State of Brandenburg

The Showcase of Brandenburg's Young Talent in Sports

The Children's and Youth Sports Games of the State of Brandenburg are the largest sports event for young talents in the state — every two years, thousands of students compete in a wide range of disciplines. In 2026, the 15th edition will run from June 26 to 28. The event is organized by the Landessportbund Brandenburg (State Sports Association Brandenburg) in cooperation with state sports federations and the city of Brandenburg an der Havel.

Date, Locations, and Sports for 2026

Over 4,000 young people will compete in around 30 sports. The main venue is Brandenburg an der Havel, which will host 20 sports at its facilities. Also on the program:

• Beetzsee Regatta Course (Brandenburg an der Havel) — around 500 young people in canoeing, rowing, sailing, and water skiing
• Premnitz — Bowling
• Potsdam — Weightlifting
• Schenkenberg — Ninepins (Kegeln)
• Frankfurt (Oder) — Shooting

Further Disciplines

In the Brandenburg city area, events include: Boxing, Judo, Athletics, Sumo, Swimming, Volleyball, Basketball, Football, Handball, Table Tennis, Chess, Archery, Gymnastics, and Dance Sports. Admission to all events is free — the games are designed so that families, school classes, and sports enthusiasts can attend as spectators.

More Than Just a Competition

LSB President Karl-Heinz Hegenbart states the objective: “The games are far more than just a competition. They are also a meeting place and a special showcase for the excellent youth work in our clubs.” Indeed, many clubs use the games to scout for talent and bring together junior teams — not just athletically, but also socially: shared overnight stays, an opening ceremony, and award ceremonies on June 27 from 12 PM to 2 PM under the patronage of Mayor Daniel Keip.

Brandenburg an der Havel — Sports City in the West

With its Beetzsee Regatta Course, Brandenburg an der Havel has been a national center for water sports for decades — the course is built to international standards and has hosted several world and European championships. With the Youth Sports Games, Olympic youth sports take center stage in the third-largest city of the state of Brandenburg.