ACES designated Belfast as the European City of Sport 2026. The Northern Irish capital was recognized for its social inclusion programs through sport and its investment in accessible sports infrastructure.
Belfast will participate in the European Week of Sport 2026, leading initiatives that combine public health and citizen physical activity. The city has developed a community sport model that serves as a reference for other European cities.
The designation joins those of other European cities that share the ACES vision: sport as a tool for social transformation and citizen wellbeing.