German rider Ingrid Klimke has competed at the CHIO Aachen several times
Chio Aachen, Arnd Bronkhorst, German rider Ingrid Klimke has competed at the CHIO Aachen several times
Bike stunts with BMX bike at Ruhrgames
Ruhr Games, Bike stunts with BMX bike at Ruhrgames

Sport

North Rhine-Westphalia is the perfect place for sports enthusiasts! From exciting competitions in stadiums to thrilling events and sporting highlights for spectators and athletes - this is the place to be for sports enthusiasts. Be inspired by impressive images, exciting facts and unique experiences. Discover what NRW has in store for sports fans and plan your trip full of action and passion!

Sports highlights in NRW

Action, passion and movement

iXS Dirt Masters
The Downhill Cup is one of the highlights of the iXS Dirt Masters
iXS Dirt Masters, The Downhill Cup is one of the highlights of the iXS Dirt Masters
THE MOTHER - Bikepark Winterberg, Winterberg
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  • iXS Dirt Masters

    The Downhill Cup is one of the highlights of the iXS Dirt Masters
    THE MOTHER - Bikepark Winterberg, Winterberg
    Date : The next date has not yet been announced.
    Every year, professionals and amateurs from the mountain bike scene meet at the Bikepark Winterberg for the iXS Dirt Masters. The event is Europe's largest freeride festival.
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  • CHIO Aachen

    The main stadium at the CHIO Aachen offers space for 40,000 guests. This is where the show jumping and eventing disciplines take place
    Aachen-Laurensberger Rennverein e.V., Aachen
    Date : The next date has not yet been announced.
    A show like a big party: every year in July, equestrian sport celebrates the World Equestrian Festival in Aachen. The CHIO is the largest equestrian tournament in the world and a magnet for visitors to the imperial city.
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  • Ruhr Games

    The Ruhr Games are the largest sports and cultural festival for young people. They take place at various locations in the Ruhr region
    Jahrhunderthalle Bochum, Bochum
    Date : The next date has not yet been announced.
    Shows, competitions and workshops - the Ruhr region invites you to join in and watch the Ruhr Games. They are Europe's largest sports and cultural festival for young people.
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  • Terra Wortmann Open

    The Terra Wortmann Open tennis event takes place in and around the OWL Arena
    OWL Sport & Event GmbH & Co. KG, Halle
    Date : The next date has not yet been announced.
    Every year, the top stars of the tennis scene play on the court at the Terra Wortmann Open in Halle, Westphalia. Guests can watch the players serve and smash.
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  • Tournament of winners

    German dressage rider Katha Hemmer secures the Grand Prix de Dressage in 2024
    Schlossplatz Münster, Münster
    Date : The next date has not yet been announced.
    Every year, the greats of equestrian sport come together in front of Münster Castle. They compete in the disciplines of dressage and show jumping. Around 28,000 spectators attend the four days of the tournament.
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  • Warsteiner International Montgolfiade

    At Night-Glow, flames light up the beautiful hot-air balloons in the dark
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    Date : The next date has not yet been announced.
    Every two years in September, balloon pilots, their crews and fans of the colorful aerial vehicles meet at Germany's largest balloon festival in the Sauerland region. The Warsteiner International Montgolfiade (WIM) attracts around 150,000 guests in one season.
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