Prague will host the Children and Youth Olympics for the first time this summer, bringing more than 3,500 young athletes to the capital for five days of competition.

The nationwide event will run from June 21 to June 25, 2026, with the opening ceremony set for Sunday evening at Eden Stadium.

Ticket sales for the ceremony have begun through the Czech Olympic Team website and the Ticketportal network. Admission is free for children under six.

Organized by the Czech Olympic Committee in cooperation with the City of Prague, the Games are considered the highest level of domestic youth sport. More than 5,000 accredited participants are expected, including coaches, officials, volunteers and guests.

The opening ceremony at Eden, home of Slavia Prague in the Vršovice district, will follow the format familiar from major international sporting events. Regional delegations will enter the stadium in procession, athletes will take the oath and the ceremonial flame will be lit. Organizers have also announced a live performance by a well-known Czech artist, whose name will be revealed later.

Competition will take place across 33 venues selected in cooperation with national sports associations. Athletes will compete in 23 disciplines throughout the city.

Track and field events are scheduled at the Juliska stadium, swimmers will race at the Podolí complex and canoe slalom will be held in Troja. The Prague Exhibition Grounds will host six disciplines and serve as the site of the Olympic House, the central hub of the Games.

The Olympic House will be open to the public free of charge from Monday to Thursday, offering cultural programs, presentations and activities connected to youth sport. Organizers describe it as the heart of the event, designed to welcome residents as well as visiting families.

In addition to the ceremony at Eden, the football tournament will be staged at the Sparta training center in Strahov.

The Children and Youth Olympics rotate among Czech regions and are held every two years. This will be the first time the capital has staged the summer edition.

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