Less than a month is left before the main sporting event of 2019 - the II European Games 2019 in Minsk. The Olympic Flame, a symbol of the upcoming sporting events on May 3, set off on a long journey to Minsk from Rome. The flame has already crossed the border of Belarus and reached the Mir Castle, where award and commemorative medals of the second European Games were recently presented .

Program of the II European Games in Minsk

June 21 will be the opening ceremony of the European Games, which promises to be very interesting and memorable. On the same day the competition will begin. Athletes will compete in 15 kinds of sport.

The competition schedule looks like this:

• Archery - June 22 to 27 inclusive

• Dynamic Athletics - June 23, 25, 26, 28

• Badminton - from June 24 to 30 inclusive

• Basketball 3 * 3 - from June 21 to 24 inclusive

• Beach football - from June 25 to 29 inclusive

• Boxing - from June 21 to 26 and from June 28 to 30 inclusive

• Canoeing - from June 25 to June 27 inclusive

• Cycling. Highway - June 22 and 23

• Cycling. Track - from June 27 to June 30 inclusive

• Rhythmic gymnastics and acrobatics - June 22 and 23

• Trampolining - June 24 and 25

• Trampolining and aerobics - June 24 and 25

• Gymnastics - June 27, 29, 30

• Judo - from 22 to 25 June inclusive

• Karate - June 29 and 30

• Sambo - June 22 and 23

• Bullet shotgun shooting - from June 22 to 28 inclusive

• Table tennis - from June 22 to 29 inclusive

• Fighting - from June 25 to June 30 inclusive

On June 30, the closing ceremony will be held, where the results will be announced and the winners will be awarded.

Tickets for the opening and closing ceremonies, as well as the competitions for each sport can be purchased on the VETLIVA website. For foreign tourists it will be convenient to purchase a special package for the European Games, which, in addition to the ticket to the competitions, includes accommodation, meals and a guest card, which will allow you to visit the most interesting museums in Minsk at a discount.

VETLIVA warns: Do not lose your ticket to the competition! Lost ticket cannot be recovered. A damaged ticket can be repaired at any of the ticket offices at sports facilities and at the Main Ticket Center.

How to come to the II European Games in Minsk?

The geographical location of the capital of Belarus, Minsk, will allow you to get from any point of Europe, the Middle East and Central Russia in just 3 hours!

To come to Belarus for the European Games use:

• By plane. 60 direct flights from different parts of the world can deliver you to Minsk. The road from the airport to the center of Minsk will take about an hour.

• By train. The train takes you directly to the city center to Central Station. Nearby is the metro station Lenin square.

• By bus. The bus will take you to the Central Bus Station, which is neighboring to the railway and metro station Sq. Lenin.

• By car. From the border to Minsk you can reach in just 3.5 hours. The fare on passenger toll roads for cars was canceled from June 10, 2019 to July 10, 2019.

VETLIVA reminds: If you are going to visit Belarus, using the opportunity of visa-free entry, carefully read the conditions of visa-free for foreigners.

Rules of competition visiting

The second European Games in Minsk is a significant event in the world of sports. So be prepared for a lot of people and come to events in advance. Stadiums where competitions will be held will be open 1.5 - 2 hours before the start of the competition. You won't be bored! Next to the sports complexes, food courts, photo zones with the Games talisman, entertainment and sales points with branded souvenirs will be organized.

What NOT to bring to a sports facility:

• Glass and other containers with a capacity of more than 0.5 liters

• Food and beverages, including alcoholic. The exception is food for an infant if he attends an event with his parents.

• Umbrellas longer than 25 cm when closed

• Any animals except guide dogs. To pass with the latter, you must have with you documents confirming the status of the animal.

• Medicines more than 1 pack and more than 3 items

You can view the full list of prohibited items and substances on the official website of the European Games.

Where to buy tickets for II European Games and how much do they cost?

Tickets for the European Games 2019 can be bought at the box office of sports facilities and in other places, but it is easier to do this without leaving home on the VETLIVA website! You can buy just a ticket for the opening, closing or competition of the sport you are interested in, as well as a package that includes accommodation, meals and a guest card.

A gift from VETLIVA: to everyone who bought a ticket for the European Games 2019 in Minsk, we give a visit to the Museum Country Mini for free!

In special sections of the site you will find all the necessary information on the services provided:

• Tickets without accommodation can be bought here. Ticket prices range from 29 to 259 Belarusian rubles.

• Tickets with accommodation, meals and a guest card are presented here. Their cost varies from 250 to 920 Belarusian rubles.

Hurry up! The less time before the European Games, the faster the tickets are bought up!