14. Mee (Christi Himmelfahrt) op der Coque um Kirchbierg
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COSL Spillfest is a popular sports day that takes place in the spring. The event is primarily aimed at children and young people. Held in the picturesque setting of the Kockelscheuer ponds, the COSL gives kids and young people the chance to try out a range of sports disciplines, with discovery workshops and information booths.
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14. Mee (Christi Himmelfahrt) at the Coque in Kirchbierg
In collaboration with the City of Luxembourg and sports federations, the Luxembourg Olympic and Sports Committee (COSL) is organizing its 43rd edition of the Spillfest this year. Come to La Coque on May 14 (Ascension Day) to discover a wide range of sporting activities while having fun.
The COSL Spillfest starts at 10:00 a.m.
The COSL Spillfest closes at 5:30 p.m.
The COSL Spillfest is a major annual sports festival in Luxembourg, organized by the Comité Olympique et Sportif Luxembourgeois (COSL) in collaboration with the City of Luxembourg. It has served as the country’s premier “discovery day” for sports for over four decades.
Origins and Purpose
The event was established to promote physical activity among children and families. Its primary goal is to provide a low-pressure environment where young people can try out dozens of different sports disciplines—ranging from mainstream favorites like football and basketball to niche activities like curling, rowing, and chess—guided by national sports federations.
Historical Milestones
- Establishment: The festival has been running since the early 1980s. As of 2026, it is celebrating its 43rd edition.
- The Ascension Tradition: Historically, the Spillfest is held every year on Ascension Day (a public holiday in Luxembourg). This timing ensures maximum family participation.
- Location Transitions: * For most of its history, the event has been hosted at the Kockelscheuer site (around the lake and the ice rink).
- In 2026, the event moved to La Coque (the National Sports and Culture Centre) in Kirchberg to offer a “new site” experience for its 43rd edition.
- The Pandemic Era (2020–2021): After a cancellation in 2020, the 2021 edition was famously held as a “Digital Spillfest.” Instead of a one-day gathering, it lasted for an entire month with virtual workshops and video tutorials to encourage children to stay active at home.
Key Traditions
- The Passport/Stamp System: A hallmark of the Spillfest is the participation card. Children collect stamps (or “pills”) by completing different sports workshops.
- The Reward: Once a participant collects 12 different stamps, they are traditionally rewarded with the iconic COSL Spillfest T-shirt, which has become a collector’s item for Luxembourgish youth over the years.
- Accessibility: Entry to the event and participation in all workshops are free of charge, emphasizing the COSL’s mission of “Sports for All.”
The 2026 Edition
This year’s event takes place on May 14, 2026, at La Coque. It remains one of the largest sporting gatherings in the country, typically attracting thousands of visitors and featuring over 30 different sports federations.
