What the EU does Sport is part of daily life for millions of Europeans. It helps people stay healthy, learn, connect with others, and even boosts innovation and the economy. Sport is today seen as a public good and a valuable European asset – socially, economically, politically, and culturally.The European Commission promotes sport in the EU bydeveloping a European sport model that integrates the economic, social, and educational value of sportsupporting EU countries in coordinating their national sport policies, in line with the European Union Work Plan for Sport (2024-2027)providing funding opportunities for sport projects and initiatives through programmes such as Erasmus+promoting benefits of sport and physical activity through EU-wide campaigns such as the European Week of Sport or the #BeActive EU Sport Awardscreating spaces for dialogue and sharing good practices among sport stakeholders, through initiatives like the EU Sport Forum or the SHARE 2.0 initiative Facts about sport policy €500 million Budget of the Erasmus+ sport 2021-20273300 sport staff joined the new mobility scheme launched in 20233,37% of EU GDP generated by sport, driving economic growth and employment Areas of actionEU Work Plan for Sport 2024-2027Priorities, objectives, and activities of the EU’s sport policyEuropean Week of SportThe EU's biggest sporting initiative, promoting an active lifestyle across Europe and beyond#BeActive EU Sport AwardsCelebrating sport initiatives and inspiring individualsSHARE 2.0 initiativeCollaboration and knowledge exchange in the field of sportErasmus+ Sport Info DayAnnual event about the Erasmus+ sport programmeEU Sport ForumThe Commission’s annual flagship sport eventPhysical activity and healthInitiatives and statistics on physical activity and health in the EUThe European Sport ModelEurope’s culture of sport: solidarity-based, open, federation-led sport system Key achievements Every year, the sport strand of the Erasmus+ programme provides more than €80 million to support sport projects and initiatives, boosting inclusion, participation, and capacity-building across the sector.Since 2023, a new Erasmus+ action has enabled more than 3,300 coaches and sport professionals across Europe to take part in mobility experiences abroad for their professional development.In 2025, the European Week of Sport brough together over 15 million people in more than 80,000 activities across nearly 40 countries.EU countries are increasingly applying the EU Physical Activity Guidelines. Between 2015 and 2024, the share of goals achieved improved from about 65% to nearly 82%. In focus Erasmus+ Sport Actions: 2026 calls are openErasmus+ actions in the field of sport promote participation in sport, physical activity, and voluntary activities in a wide range of areas. They aim to use the power of sport to tackle today’s health and social issues.Find out more on Erasmus+ sport funding and apply now Latest news 12 February 2026Speech by Commissioner Micallef at the 50th Ordinary Congress of The Union of European Football Associations UEFA12 February 2026Speech by Commissioner Micallef at the 50th Ordinary Congress of The Union of European Football Associations UEFASee all Related informationDirectorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and CultureFunding opportunities in the field of sport This page was last updated on 25 February 2026
Sport is part of daily life for millions of Europeans. It helps people stay healthy, learn, connect with others, and even boosts innovation and the economy. Sport is today seen as a public good and a valuable European asset – socially, economically, politically, and culturally.The European Commission promotes sport in the EU bydeveloping a European sport model that integrates the economic, social, and educational value of sportsupporting EU countries in coordinating their national sport policies, in line with the European Union Work Plan for Sport (2024-2027)providing funding opportunities for sport projects and initiatives through programmes such as Erasmus+promoting benefits of sport and physical activity through EU-wide campaigns such as the European Week of Sport or the #BeActive EU Sport Awardscreating spaces for dialogue and sharing good practices among sport stakeholders, through initiatives like the EU Sport Forum or the SHARE 2.0 initiative
European Week of SportThe EU's biggest sporting initiative, promoting an active lifestyle across Europe and beyond
The European Sport ModelEurope’s culture of sport: solidarity-based, open, federation-led sport system
Erasmus+ Sport Actions: 2026 calls are openErasmus+ actions in the field of sport promote participation in sport, physical activity, and voluntary activities in a wide range of areas. They aim to use the power of sport to tackle today’s health and social issues.Find out more on Erasmus+ sport funding and apply now
12 February 2026Speech by Commissioner Micallef at the 50th Ordinary Congress of The Union of European Football Associations UEFA
12 February 2026Speech by Commissioner Micallef at the 50th Ordinary Congress of The Union of European Football Associations UEFA
