The opening ceremony of the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games will take place on July 16, 2025, at 8:00 PM in the Schauinsland-Reisen-Arena in Duisburg. The event will include the parade of approximately 8,500 athletes and officials from up to 150 nations, the raising of the FISU flag, and the symbolic lighting of the Universiade flame. The ceremony will be accompanied by a multimedia show featuring light, music, and performances.
Confirmed musical acts include:
Ayliva, successful pop singer from Recklinghausen
Montez, rapper and singer with several chart hits
WDR Funkhausorchester, versatile orchestra for modern and classical music
Querbeat, high-energy pop brass band from Bonn
Additional artists will be announced later.
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