Island Games 2027

🇫🇴Vælkomin í starvsvenjing, Pætur!

Uppgávurnar hjá Pæturi fara at liggja í fyrireikingarpartinum til tey sjálvbodnu, har ein stórur partur er at skilgreina og lýsa tær mongu, fjølbroyttu, sjálvbodnu uppgávurnar.

Les meira her: www.faroeislands2027.fo/fo/tidindi

🇬🇧Welcome, Pætur!

Pætur J. Petersen has joined the Betri Island Games team as an intern, helping prepare for the huge volunteer effort needed for 2027.

Read more here: www.faroeislands2027.fo/en/news

The 2027 Island Games (Faroese: Oyggjaleikir 2027), known as the Betri Island Games (Betri Oyggjaleikir) for sponsorship purposes, are an upcoming edition of the Island Games to be hosted in the Faroe Islands. They are planned to take place from 3–9 July 2027, and 24 island teams are expected to participate.

The 2027 edition of the Island Games were initially planned to be hosted in Ynys Môn, but Ynis Môn backed out on account of financial pressure caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom. In December 2023, it was announced that the Faroe Islands would replace Ynis Môn as the hosts. The 2027 Games will be the second time that the Faroe Islands have hosted the Island Games, the first time being in 1989.

🏝️ One world, many islands, one incredible event.
The International Island Games 2025 celebrates sport, culture, and unity.

📍 Orkney, Scotland
🗓️ 12–18 July 2025

Don’t miss the action — follow us for updates, stories, and results as the games unfold.

Meet the Athletes
Thousands of athletes from 24 island teams — including Bermuda 🇧🇲, Jersey 🇯🇪, Faroe Islands 🇫🇴, and Orkney 🇬🇧 — will gather in one place.

📅 12–18 July 2025
📍 Orkney Islands, Scotland

Follow their journeys as they strive for gold in 12 sports from swimming to squash.

Opening Ceremony Magic!
📣 Mark your calendars:
The Opening Ceremony of the International Island Games 2025 will take place on 12 July in Kirkwall, Orkney’s historic capital 🎆

Hosted by TV icon Lorraine Kelly, this night will kick off a week of unforgettable sporting moments.
📍 Orkney, Scotland

A Celebration of Island Sport
From archery to triathlon, watch world-class competition among some of the most inspiring young athletes from islands around the globe 🌍

📅 July 12–18, 2025
📍 Orkney, Scotland

Join us in celebrating 40 years of the Island Games spirit — community, competition, and culture!

Welcome to Orkney 2025!
🏝️ The countdown is on!
The 20th International Island Games are coming to Orkney, Scotland for the first time ever! 🇬🇧
📅 12–18 July 2025
📍 Orkney Islands

Over 2,000 athletes from 24 island nations will compete across 12 thrilling sports.
Get ready to witness island pride and sporting excellence!

👑 Royal Announcement!
We’re incredibly honoured to share that Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal will attend the Opening Ceremony of the Orkney 2025 International Island Games 🎉
HRH The Princess Royal will officially open the Games at Bignold Park, Kirkwall on 12 July 2025, as we welcome around 2,000 athletes from 24 island groups to compete across 12 sports.
This is a landmark moment for Orkney – our first time hosting the Games – and a proud celebration of community, culture, and connection across the islands. We’re on the brink of a truly unforgettable event, and we can’t wait to extend our famous Orcadian welcome to Princess Anne.

50 days to go!!🎉🌟💪
In just 50 days’ time, we’ll be welcoming over 2000 athletes and spectators from across 24 islands to compete in a series of sports including archery, athletics, golf, gymnastics and more.
It’s been a long time coming and we are so excited for what’s to come this July. We are immensely grateful to absolutely everyone for their contributions to making it happen, especially our long term volunteers❤️
Bring on the Games!🔥

Join with us for Orkney Islands will host the 20th International Island Games 2025 will be held on 12 – 18 July 2025 at Orkney islands.

The 20th International Island Games will take place from 12 to 18 July 2025 in the Orkney Islands, Scotland. This marks the first time Orkney will host the Games, coinciding with the 40th anniversary of the event.

The Island Games is a biennial multi-sport event that brings together athletes from island communities around the world. In 2025, approximately 2,000 athletes and officials from 24 island groups are expected to participate.

🏅 Sports Featured
The 2025 Games will feature 12 sports:

Archery
Athletics
Badminton
Cycling
Football
Golf
Gymnastics
Lawn Bowls
Sailing
Squash
Swimming
Triathlon

The opening ceremony is scheduled for 12 July 2025 in Kirkwall, Orkney's capital. Renowned broadcaster Lorraine Kelly will host the event, celebrating the unity and spirit of island communities.