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MBAT 2026: Where Sports, Strategy, and Culture Collide
May 14–16, 2026 | HEC Paris Campus
The HEC Paris MBA Tournament is Europe’s largest gathering of MBA students — 1,500+ participants from 15+ top business schools descending on HEC Paris’s campus for three days of competition, connection, and celebration.
This Year’s Theme: Celebrating Culture
The very core of an MBA is mixing people from across the globe, and MBAT 2026 will reflect exactly that.
From sports rooted in global traditions to themed zones that spark connection, we’re building an experience around the things that make us unique — and the things we share. Expect new additions like Kabaddi and Sumo alongside an all-new Cultural Parade, all designed around one idea: making everyone feel at home while discovering something new.
WHAT TO EXPECT
39 Competitions. 3 Days. 1 Champion.
Sports
Football · Basketball · Tennis · Padel · Squash · Table Tennis · Badminton · Cricket · Touch Rugby · Ultimate Frisbee · Beach Volleyball · Pétanque · Pickleball · Tug of War · Foosball · Billiard · CrossFit · Spartan Race · Trail Run · Track · Rowing · Kabaddi · Sumo
E-Sports & Strategy Games
FC 26 · League of Legends · Valorant · Counter-Strike · Mario Kart · Gran Turismo · GeoGuessr · Chess · Catan · Mahjong · Ludo · Poker · Uno
Cultural Showcases
Battle of the Bands · Dance Competition · Cultural Parade
A Global Community
Meet and connect with some of the brightest MBA minds from across Europe and beyond. The friendships and networks built at MBAT last well beyond the weekend.
Unforgettable Nights
After the competition wraps each day, the energy doesn’t stop. Three nights of parties, music, and celebration — the kind you’ll be talking about long after graduation.
Relive the Magic Click here to catch the best moments from MBAT 2025.
The legacy continues — and this year’s 35th edition promises to be bigger, bolder, and more meaningful than ever.
Stay tuned for more updates — we’ll keep you in the loop with all the latest news and surprises.
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Let’s make MBAT 2026 legendary!
IMPORTANT: All MBAT participants must carry their insurance details and a valid ID (physical or on their phone) at all times during the event. In the event of a hospital visit, this will help speed up the admission process.
Special conditions
PARTICIPANT LIABILITY AGREEMENT
By purchasing this ticket, you are hereinafter referred to as “The Participant”.
The Participant acknowledges that participation in MBAT is voluntary and at my own risk. By signing up for MBAT, I agree to release the MBAT Organizing team from any liability for any injury or harm that may occur to me or to any other participant during the course of the event.
The Participant understands that MBAT may involve physical activity and assumes all risks associated with participating in such activities, including but not limited to the risk of injury, death, or property damage. The Participant acknowledges that they are solely responsible for their own safety and well-being while participating in MBAT.
The Participant acknowledges that tickets purchased are non-refundable.
The Participant agrees to be responsible for any damage they might cause to the facilities where the competition is being held, including but not limited to sports fields, equipment, and any other property. The Participant acknowledges that they will be held liable for any damages caused by them, and to indemnify and hold harmless the MBAT Organizing team from any claims, damages or expenses arising out of their actions.
The MBAT Organizing team will book hotels for all participants. The Participant agrees to be responsible for any damage they might cause to the hotel facilities, including but not limited to hotel rooms, furniture, and any other property. The Participant acknowledges that they will be held liable for any damages caused by them, and to indemnify and hold harmless the MBAT Organizing team from any claims, damages or expenses arising out of their actions.
The Participant understands that if they bring children to the event, they will be solely responsible for their children's safety and well-being at all times. The MBAT Organizing team will not be held responsible for any injury or harm caused to the participant's children during the course of the event.
The Participant acknowledges that they have read and fully understand this liability agreement, and agree to be bound by its terms and conditions.
The Participant also acknowledges that they have been informed of and agree to comply with all rules, regulations, and guidelines set forth by the MBAT Organizing team, including but not limited to rules regarding sportsmanship, conduct, and eligibility.
The Participant agrees to allow the MBAT Organizing team to use their name, likeness, and/or voice in any photographs, videos, or other recordings made during MBAT for promotional or commercial purposes, without compensation or further authorization.
The Participant acknowledges that they have had the opportunity to ask questions and seek independent legal advice before signing this liability agreement, and that they are signing this liability agreement voluntarily and without duress.
By signing up for MBAT, The Participant agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions of this liability agreement.
Options
Cambridge Judge Business School
Cranfield School of Management
EM Lyon
ESMT Berlin
ESADE
IE
IESE
IMD
Imperial Business School
INSEAD
LBS
Oxford Saïd Business School
Rotterdam School of Management
SDA Bocconi
St. Gallen
TIAS
Trinity Business School
Warwick
Contacts
Email addressassociation.mbat@hec.edu