Open Event Bids

Events are awarded through an open bid process, and hosting an event can have considerable benefits for the host nation. It is a chance to showcase sport for athletes with an intellectual impairment throughout your country, a great way to build new partnerships including sponsors, the media, volunteers and supporters, and is a great way to share national traditions and culture with the rest of the world.

  • 2027 World Cross Country Championships -deadline 30.9.2026- potential hosts are asked to be mindful of the GG2027 dates
  • 2028 3×3 Basketball World Cup – deadline 30.9.2026 – see guidance here
  • 2028 World Alpine Skiing Championships – deadline 31.1.2027
  • 2028 World Nordic Skiing Championships – deadline 31.1.2027
  • 2029 3×3 & 5×5 Basketball World Championships – deadline 30.9.2026 – see guidance here
  • 2029 World Athletics Championships – deadline 31.1.2027
  • 2029 World Cross Country Championships – deadline 31.1.2027
  • 2029 World Equestrian Championships – deadline 31.1.2027
  • 2029 World Alpine Skiing Championships – deadline 31.1.2027
  • 2029 World Nordic Skiing Championships – deadline 31.1.2027
  • 2029 World Swimming Championships – deadline 31.1.2027
  • 2029 World Table Tennis Championships – deadline 31.1.2027
  • 2029 World Tennis Championships – deadline 31.1.2027
  • 2030 3×3 Basketball World Cup – deadline 31.9.2026 – see guidance here
N0te: For the avoidance of doubt, all events held later than June 2023 should, where viable, include competition for II1, II2 and II3 athletes and this should be reflected in the bid document.

Bids should be made in accordance with the specification guidelines which can be found in Section 8 of the Virtus Policies and Procedures and you are strongly encouraged to speak to the relevant Sport Director before commencing your bid.

Virtus will work with you to develop your bid, and if successful, we will work with you at every step of the way to ensure a successful event with lasting legacy.