Universiada 2026 State Phase Underway in Ciudad Juárez: Your Practical Guide
The highly anticipated State Phase of Universiada 2026, organized by the National Sports Council for Education (CONDDE), has officially begun in Ciudad Juárez. This event brings together hundreds of university athletes from across Chihuahua to compete for a coveted spot in the Regional stage. The Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez (UACJ) Sports Complex is the central hub for all the action.
Key Information for Spectators and Participants
This guide provides all the practical details you need to navigate the Universiada 2026 State Phase, including schedules, locations, and participating disciplines.
Participating Institutions
Seven major higher education institutions from the state are competing:
- Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez (UACJ)
- Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua (UACH)
- Instituto Tecnológico de Chihuahua (ITCH)
- Universidad La Salle (ULSA) campus Chihuahua
- Universidad Regional del Norte (URN)
- Universidad Pedagógica Nacional del Estado de Chihuahua (UPNECH)
Event Structure and Disciplines
The Universiada 2026 State Phase will unfold over two exciting weekends, featuring a total of 17 individual and team sports.
First Phase: March 5 – March 8, 2026
The initial phase, running from Friday, March 5, to Sunday, March 8, includes seven disciplines. Here’s a detailed schedule and location breakdown:
- Athletics:
- Dates: Friday, March 6 & Saturday, March 7
- Time: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Location: Estadio Olímpico Universitario Benito Juárez
- Chess:
- Dates: Friday, March 6 & Saturday, March 7
- Time: Rounds at 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM
- Location: Building C-1 (Room 101) of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (ICB)
- Men’s Association Football:
- Date: Friday, March 6
- Time: 7:00 PM
- Match: ULSA vs. UACJ
- Location: Synthetic Grass Field
- Women’s Handball:
- Date: Friday, March 6
- Time: 6:00 PM (URN vs. UACJ)
- Date: Saturday, March 7
- Time: 10:00 AM (UACJ vs. URN) and 3:00 PM
- Location: Gimnasio Azul de Alto Rendimiento
- Judo:
- Date: Friday, March 6
- Time: 10:00 AM
- Location: Gimnasio Azul de Alto Rendimiento
- Archery:
- Date: Saturday, March 7 (Practice)
- Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Date: Sunday, March 8 (Competitions)
- Time: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Location: Archery Field
- Women’s Indoor Volleyball:
- Date: Friday, March 6
- Time: 6:00 PM (UPNECH vs. UACJ)
- Date: Saturday, March 7
- Time: 9:00 AM (URN vs. UPNECH) and 6:00 PM (URN vs. UACJ)
- Location: CEDU
- Women’s Beach Volleyball:
- Date: Sunday, March 8
- Time: Starting at 9:00 AM
- Location: Beach Volleyball Courts
Second Phase: March 12 – March 16, 2026
The excitement continues with the second phase, scheduled from March 12 to March 16. This phase will feature additional sports at the UACJ facilities, including:
- Boxing
- Basketball
- 3×3 Basketball
- Indoor Football (Fútbol Bardas)
- Taekwondo
- Tennis
- Flag Football (Tochito Bandera)
- Swimming
Support Your University Athletes!
The Universiada is the most significant event in Mexican university sports. This state phase is where future champions will emerge to represent Chihuahua at the Regional level. The community is encouraged to attend and show their support for these dedicated student-athletes.
Contact Information and Further Details
For more information, please refer to the official UACJ communication channels:
- UACJ News Portal: comunica.uacj.mx
- General Inquiries: Refer to UACJ’s main contact information for general university inquiries.
Source: comunica.uacj.mx
