ESCP Intercampus Games 2026

ESCP Games 2026: A Celebration of Unity, Sport and Student Spirit

From 7-8 March 2026, more than 350 students from across ESCP Business School’s European campuses gathered in Madrid for the second edition of the Intercampus Games, a celebration of sport, community and friendly competition.

Following the success of the inaugural edition in Paris in 2025, the ESCP Games once again brought together students from across Europe to compete, connect and celebrate their shared identity as part of the ESCP community.

Throughout the day, participants competed in football, basketball, volleyball, padel and pickleball, representing their campuses with determination and pride. For the first time this year, the event also included an ESCP Alumni Padel Tournament, welcoming alumni from the Madrid community and further strengthening the ties between generations of ESCP students.

While the Berlin Campus ultimately lifted the final trophy, the real victory of the weekend was the spirit of unity and enthusiasm shared by everyone involved.

ESCP Games 2026

Strengthening the ESCP Community Through Sport

For Javier Tafur, Dean of the ESCP Madrid Campus, hosting the Games was a powerful reminder that education extends far beyond the classroom.
He described the event as a reflection of ESCP’s core values of being “Bold and United.”

On the field, students demonstrated determination, resilience and teamwork, pushing their limits while representing their campuses with pride. At the same time, they embraced both victory and defeat with humility and respect.

“Sport challenges individuals not only physically, but mentally and emotionally,” he noted. “It teaches discipline, solidarity and humility — qualities that are just as essential in leadership as they are in competition.”

The Games also illustrated the strength that comes from ESCP’s diversity. Students from different campuses, cultures and backgrounds came together to compete, support one another and celebrate as a single community.

Sport, Community and Shared Values

Supported by the ESCP Foundation, the Games form part of the Together for Sport initiative, which aims to place sport at the heart of the ESCP experience while promoting well-being, connection and support for student athletes.

This year’s edition also carried a strong message of inclusion and equality. As part of ESCP’s commitment to creating safer and more respectful communities, the event highlighted the ongoing fight against gender-based violence.

Notably, the Madrid Games were also organised by an all-female team, from strategic coordination to on-the-ground execution, led by the Student Experience, events and communications teams.

Their work demonstrated how sport can be both a source of inspiration and a platform for positive change, reinforcing the values of respect, fairness and integrity that extend far beyond the playing field.

As the ESCP community continues to grow, events like the Intercampus Games serve as powerful reminders of what brings its students together: shared ambition, cultural diversity and a strong sense of belonging.

Bringing the event to life

Behind the scenes, a dedicated team worked for months to bring the event to life.

Roxana Olaru, who led communications and student logistics.
Edurne Garde, Head of Student Experience at the Madrid Campus and the main organiser of the event.
Almudena Escudero, responsible for coordinating suppliers and managing the venues.
Olga Alonso Pelegrin, who supported the Madrid Student Experience team throughout the organisation process.