Sport Austria Finals 2026 for the First Time in Vienna

Sport Austria President Hans Niessl emphasized that the Sport Austria Finals are the largest multi-sport event in the country. With the first-time hosting in Vienna, the diversity of sports should also be showcased in the capital. Whether the event will also take place there in the coming years is currently uncertain. A decision will be made after an evaluation, Niessl explained.

New Sports Arena in Vienna-Leopoldstadt a Central Venue at Sport Austria Finals 2026

Niessl did not hide that the times are also financially challenging. "The budget has become somewhat smaller." Thanks to public funds and the support of numerous sponsors, it was possible to hold the event again. According to the office of Mayor Michael Ludwig (SPÖ), the city and the federal government each contribute 630,000 euros. The new Sports Arena in Leopoldstadt was chosen as the central venue. Competitions were fixed in disciplines such as fencing, weightlifting, judo, cycling, triathlon, gymnastics, climbing, athletics, or disabled sports. Since Vienna has numerous bodies of water - such as the New Danube - rowing or sailing are also included in Vienna. A special focus will also be placed on cheerleading again.

Ludwig: Vienna embodies the qualities of Sport Austria Finals

Prominent Viennese athletes planning to participate in the Sport Austria Finals were also present at the presentation - such as triathlete Julia Hauser, who is currently working on her comeback after a cycling accident. The newly crowned rowing European champion Lara Tiefenthaler emphasized that she hopes for an atmosphere like the one she experienced as an Olympic participant in Paris last year. There, too, sport was lived throughout the city. Mayor Michael Ludwig highlighted that the event stands for qualities that are also lived in the city, namely teamwork, cohesion, and solidarity. Sports Councilor Peter Hacker (SPÖ) expressed confidence that the finals will also motivate people in the city to engage in sports themselves.

(APA/Red)

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