Open Sports Festival 2026 – Chess Tournament: 17.10.2026السبت، 17 أكتوبر 2026Visit Cyprus

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Open Sports Festival 2026 – Chess Tournament: 17.10.2026

City of Dreams Mediterraneanالسبت، 17 أكتوبر 2026 · 09:00 ص – 05:00 م

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Open Sports Festival 2026: rugby and chess make their debut at Cyprus’ largest corporate sports festival On 24 October 2026, Heritage Private School in Limassol turns into a sports ground for a day, as hundreds of employees from leading companies in Cyprus and abroad take to the pitches in their company colours. Open Sports Festival 2026 runs for the sixth consecutive year and is the largest corporate sports festival in Cyprus. It features 18 sports and activities and brings together more than 60 organisations. Entry is free for spectators, families and children. New games for 2026: rugby and chess This year the programme opens up in two directions it has never tried before. Rugby joins the main-day programme for the first time on 24 October 2026, in cooperation with the Cyprus Rugby Federation. Few sports show so clearly what a team is: the ball only travels backwards, so to move forward someone else has to run for you. The match format has been adapted so that teams with no prior experience can play, with coaching from the Federation on the day. A week earlier, on 17 October 2026, the Open Sports Festival Chess Tournament by Alber Blanc takes place at City of Dreams Mediterranean. Chess brings an entirely different kind of intensity to the festival: no shouting, no whistle, just the clock and the next move. The tournament is open to all levels, from complete beginners to experienced players. Six years, 60+ companies, 2,500+ people Open Sports Festival began as a single day of matches between companies. Six years on, it is one of the few places in Cyprus where teams from Forex, IT, financial services, shipping, marketing, hospitality and energy meet outside the office. More than 2,500 professionals, families and friends have taken part. 18 sports for every level The 2026 programme includes 18 categories of sports and activities, from football, volleyball, 3on3 basketball, rugby and tug of war, through to backgammon, chess and FIFA PlayStation. A Kids Corner, DJs, street food and a bar with ice-cold drinks keep the day interesting for those who are not playing. Entry is free for spectators and the event is suitable for families with children. The day closes with the official Awards Ceremony, with trophies, medals and certificates for the winning and participating companies. Supporting a cause Since its first edition, Open Sports Festival has supported three organisations: “Ένα Όνειρο Μια Ευχή” (One Dream One Wish) — granting wishes to children with cancer and related illnesses. PASYKAF — supporting cancer patients and their families across Cyprus. Makario Children’s Hospital — offering gifts, smiles and hope to young patients. Sponsors 2026 Category Sponsor Chess Title Sponsor Alber Blanc Platinum Sponsor Stoiximan Gold Sponsors Murex, Freedom24, City of Dreams Mediterranean Silver Sponsor Space 307 Media Partners Economy Today, Fast Forward, Treedia Registration and information: opensports.com.cy Highlights from past editions / Στιγμιότυπα από προηγούμενες διοργανώσεις: https://www.facebook.com/opensportscy https://www.instagram.com/opensportscy https://opensports.com.cy/

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Limassol’s Open Sports Festival is a corporate sports day that turns hundreds of office workers into teammates for a day. Now in its sixth edition, the festival gathers employees from industries such as Forex, IT, financial services, shipping, marketing, hospitality and energy, fielding more than 60 organisations across 18 sports and activities. Football, volleyball, 3-on-3 basketball, tug of war and backgammon sit alongside PlayStation FIFA competition, so there is something for every level of competitive spirit.

This year’s programme breaks new ground with rugby and chess. Rugby joins the main day in partnership with the Cyprus Rugby Federation, with a format adapted for players with no prior experience and on-site coaching. The chess tournament, held at City of Dreams Mediterranean, welcomes everyone from complete beginners to experienced players, trading the shouting of the pitches for a clock and the next move. Away from the competition, a Kids Corner, DJs, street food stalls and a bar keep non-players entertained until the day’s closing awards ceremony, complete with trophies, medals and certificates.

Since its first edition, the festival has channeled the day’s spirit into three causes: One Dream One Wish, PASYKAF and Makario Children’s Hospital.

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معلومات مفيدة

Spectators, families and children can attend without a ticket.
Teams must register to take part via opensports.com.cy.
The chess tournament is open to all levels, from beginners to experienced players.
First-time rugby teams are coached by the Cyprus Rugby Federation on the day.

أسئلة شائعة

Is the chess tournament suitable for beginners?

Yes – the tournament is open to all levels, from complete beginners to experienced players.

Do rugby teams need prior experience?

No – the match format has been adapted for teams with no prior experience, and coaching from the Cyprus Rugby Federation is provided on the day.

Which sports and activities are on the programme?

The 2026 programme includes 18 categories, from football, volleyball, 3on3 basketball, rugby and tug of war to backgammon, chess and FIFA PlayStation.

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