The 2027 FISU Winter World University Games is an upcoming winter multi-sport event for student and youth athletes, scheduled from 15 to 25 January 2027 in Changchun, Jilin, China. This will be the second time that the event will be held in China, after Harbin in 2009.
The following cities and regions had all expressed an interest in hosting either the 2027 and 2029 Winter World University Games.
On 12 November 2025, during a meeting FISU Executive Committee, it was announced that the organization had received a formal bid project made from Changchun, China, to host the 2027 FISU Winter World University Games. The proposal was officially submitted by the China Student Sports Federation.
At that meeting, the Executive Committee authorized the FISU Steering Committee to proceed with the technical evaluation of the application. FISU did not disclose, at that time, any other formally submitted applications for the event, although there had been preliminary expressions of interest from other cities months earlier. Following the evaluation and authorized procedure, the Steering Committee confirmed the awarding of the 2027 edition to the city of Changchun on November 26, 2025.
On 15 January 2026, at 18:00, a one-year countdown event was held during the Changchun Siji Nanhe 'Powder Snow' Carnival.
On 21 March 2026, a 300-day countdown event was held at Xinmin Avenue. The emblem, slogan and mascots were revealed at this event.
On February 28, 2026, the volunteer recruitment for the Games was officially launched. It is expected that 8,000 volunteers will participate in providing service and support for the Games.
110 medal events in 13 sports are planned to be held during the Games, with the 10 compulsory sports, including the addition of ski orienteering to the list of compulsory sports. The organizers also chose athletics (cross-country racing), ski mountaineering and speed skating as optional sports for this edition. Due to speed skating falling under a special sport status (meaning it does not count as either a required or optional sport), the organizers were allowed to add one more optional sport..
Numbers in parentheses indicate the number of medal events contested in each sport.
The emblem of this Winter Universiade was created by a design team from the Jilin University of Arts,"The logo design was led by the core members of the team responsible for 'Shuey Rhon Rhon,' the mascot of the 2022 Winter Paralympics. The group has also developed the visual identities and torch designs for the 2025 World Games, the 2025 Asian Winter Games, and recent editions of the National Winter Games of China, among other major national sporting events.and is officially titled 'Chun Chang' (Eternal Spring). The design is based on the Chinese calligraphy 'Cursive Script' (Caoshu) for the character 'Chang' (é¿), seamlessly integrated with the 'U' element, a mandatory rule of the International University Sports Federation (FISU). This composition reflects the regional characteristics of Changchun while conveying the sense of speed and the youthful vitality of ice and snow sports. The design also incorporates visual elements representative of the cityâÂÂs identity, such as the rhythm of filmstrips (honoring Changchun's cinematic heritage) and the trajectories of winter sports. The overall silhouette forms an upturned smiling face, with a primary color palette of blue and white, accented by various vibrant colors to highlight the ice and snow theme and the spirit of youth. Semantically, the name 'Chun Chang' echoes the city's name ('Changchun') while symbolizing the hope for world peace and long-lasting prosperity."
"The mascots for this Winter Universiade are 'Ji Bing' and 'Ji Xue'.
'Ji Bing' is a Sika deer, whose antlers symbolize vitality and energy. The character wears blue and white attire to reflect an open and inclusive attitude, complemented by red elements that echo the historical and cultural traditions of Jilin. A snowflake pattern is incorporated to express the competitive nature of ice and snow sports.
'Ji Xue' features ginseng as its design core. Its clothing incorporates elements of Northeast China's traditional floral fabrics, showcasing the local lifestyle and folk customs. The blue and green scarf symbolizes the Songhua River system, reflecting regional characteristics and a vision of development. Both mascots are presented as athletes, aiming to convey the vitality and enthusiasm of winter sports."
"The thematic slogan for this Winter Universiade is 'Dreams Ignited, Youth United'. The slogan aims to reflect Changchun's identity as both a 'City of Ice and Snow' and a 'Youthful City,' while providing a comprehensive expression of the event's atmosphere and core values."