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OUR SPORTING BENCHMARKS

LET THERE BE SPORT!

Greater Montpellier has hosted myriad major sporting events in recent years: Tour de France, Eurobasket, Swimming French Championship, Karate European Championship, Figure Skating World Championship, Freestyle BMX French Championship etc.

We will also host the Judo European Championships in November and have been approved as a Land of Games for the 2024 Olympic Games. The label makes us a host city for national training and delegations.

OPEN SUD DE FRANCE

TENNIS

The Open Sud de France sets the international benchmark for indoor tennis and gives tennis fans an incredible show blending elite sporting performance and entertainment. As many as 10,000 spectators spend a full week watching the best players in full flow. You’re in for a real show at every tournament with top-ranking players in attendance!

FISE

INTERNATIONAL EXTREME SPORTS FESTIVAL

Fise Montpellier is the biggest extreme sports competition in Europe hosting riders from all over the world. They are true champions in their fields who travel the world to seal their reputation as the best.

The athletes defy the laws of gravity on rollerblades, skateboards, BMXs, freestyle, motocross, on land, water or in the air… An all-encompassing sporting event with over 50 nationalities!

FESTIKITE

INTERNATIONAL KITE FESTIVAL

Festikite is an international competition that anyone can take part in. Kite foiling fans can measure up to the best riders from home and away in a warm and friendly atmosphere. The fun-filled routes are suitable for everyone so you can all have an unforgettable experience.

BEACH MASTERS

INTERNATIONAL BEACH VOLLEYBALL COMPETITION

Beach volleyball comes to Montpellier!

Professional men’s and women’s teams from all over the world come to fight it out for their country.

Several tournaments for the general public run alongside the international competition: kids’ contest, introductory classes, corpo tournament, amateur etc.

BOTY

Battle Of The Year

BOTY or Battle Of The Year is a big thing in hip hop culture and devoted to breakdancing.

Every crew performs a choreographed show to qualify. The Bboys all take turns to dance and make their moves during the battles.

The crew the panel ranks top for choreography wins the Best Show prize whilst the crew that wins the battles earns Battle Of The Year France and qualifies for the international competition.

Montpellier Urban Trail

UNIQUE RUNNING EVENT

The Montpellier Urban Trail is a unique running event that stands out from the crowd: runners can push their limits as they sight-see in Montpellier.

2,000 runners flock to the city to run the 12km race every year.

 

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