Lausanne 2025

For 10 days, Lausanne pulsed to the rhythm of the country’s largest popular sporting event. As the dust settles, the feedback on the 77th Federal Gymnastics Festival is overwhelmingly positive. With nearly 65,000 gymnasts, 300,000 visitors, 4,000 judges dedicating 32,000 hours of evaluation, and exceptional venues, this edition will be remembered for years to come.

Sporting Venues Befitting the Olympic Capital
Thanks to Lausanne’s existing infrastructure and the extraordinary commitment of the Vaud gymnastics clubs responsible for adapting and managing the sites, Lausanne 2025 offered participants outstanding competition conditions.

At Beaulieu, the halls were transformed into genuine sports arenas, equivalent to 20 standard gymnastics halls. A large audience filled the nearly 3,300 seated spots in the stands and numerous standing areas throughout the event days. Over 2,000 routines were judged over six days at this site alone. The iconic Pontaise stadium and its adjacent fields hosted more than 2,000 athletes during the opening weekend. The two triple gyms of Bergières and Vieux-Moulin were also busy, welcoming 4,000 gymnasts competing on individual apparatus. In total, over 17,000 routines were evaluated under optimal conditions—a testament to the excellent collaboration between the Competition Directorate and the Organizing Committee.

By the lakeside, 12 courts in Chavannes were available for ball sports and long-throw disciplines. The Dorigny sports complex, with its two triple gyms, athletics track, and numerous outdoor fields, hosted an impressive number of gymnasts, especially during the second weekend when more than 100 outdoor exercise areas were added to complement the indoor facilities. The spaces around the Pierre de Coubertin Stadium provided nearly 250 additional exercise zones.

Combining top-quality facilities with an exceptional natural setting, Lausanne 2025 offered gymnasts practice venues worthy of its status as the Olympic Capital.

Grand Events Powered by Passionate Volunteers
All the major moments of Lausanne 2025 were imagined, designed, and brought to life by teams of 100% volunteers, as dedicated as the gymnasts and performers themselves.

The Opening took place in a packed Halle 36 at Beaulieu, followed by a dynamic show open to the public on Place des Pionnières, which attracted many passersby. The Youth Closing, organized notably with the help of 80 volunteers from Gym Aubonne, gathered nearly 3,500 people in an electrifying atmosphere at the Pierre de Coubertin Stadium. The Gymagine show delighted 13,764 spectators over two evenings at the Vaudoise Arena, featuring performances of exceptional quality by Swiss and European gymnasts. Finally, the Closing Ceremony, the true highlight of the Festival, brought together over 10,000 people at Stade de la Tuilière for an unforgettable moment.

Each of these events showcased inclusive groups, promoting the inclusion of people with disabilities in sport.

An Extraordinary Festival Square
In partnership with La Belle Nuit, the Festival Square animated the evenings of Lausanne 2025. A place of gathering and celebration, it welcomed up to 70,000 people at its peak on the evening of Saturday, June 21.

With some 200 meters of bar, 300 staff members, and a hundred logisticians behind the scenes, the Festival Square delighted its visitors. It also featured a relaxation zone at Bellerive and about 36 DJs who kept the dance floor lively every night. The giant “Lausanne” letters by the lake encouraged thousands to capture memorable photos on this iconic structure.

Volunteers, Security, and Mobility: The Pillars of Lausanne 2025
More than 4,500 volunteers made this colossal event run smoothly, highlighting the extraordinary commitment of the Vaud population in hosting this emblematic Swiss event.

Security was managed by 2,100 personnel, including 80 in the medical unit, effectively handling heat waves, storms, and crowds. No major incidents were reported. On the health front, 1,250 medical interventions were recorded, mostly for minor injuries, with a very low hospital evacuation rate (3.6%), demonstrating the efficiency of the system.

Regarding mobility, the M2 metro transported 157,000 people on Friday, June 20—30% more than the usual weekday average of 120,000 passengers. In addition to this record, 3 million trips were made during the week of June 15–21: a historic first for the local transit system.

An Outstanding Showcase for Lausanne and Its Region
Lausanne 2025 highlighted the excellence of the local associative network, the quality of sports infrastructure, and regional expertise in hosting and organizing events. Over ten days, the region opened its doors to hundreds of thousands of visitors, offering them a unique experience combining sport, conviviality, and discovery. This edition was far more than just a sporting event—it was a genuine window into a lively, welcoming, and dynamic region that resonated throughout all of Switzerland.

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