A full day of sports for free: National Sports Day on the PGE Narodowy grounds.
On Sunday, 20 September, from 11:00 to 18:00, a family sports picnic will be held on the PGE Narodowy grounds as part of National Sports Day. Among the numerous attractions prepared for the day, there will also be one of the largest sports zones, organised by the MultiSport Foundation and MultiSport. Visitors can look forward to a 3x3 basketball court, challenges against basketball coach Kacper “Kacpa” Lachowicz, a fitness zone with various equipment, traditional playground games, body composition analysis, and contests with prizes. Participation in all activities is free and does not require registration.
For many children, a few hours of free exercise on Sunday are more than they get during the entire week outside of school. The Global Matrix 4.0 report, prepared by the Active Healthy Kids Global Alliance, indicates that only 16.8% of Polish children and adolescents meet the World Health Organisation’s recommendation of 60 minutes of daily physical activity.
This is evident in many studies. The 2025 “PE with AWF: Active Today for Future Health” report prepared by the University of Physical Education (AWF) in Warsaw at the request of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education reveals that 89% of students cannot jump rope correctly, and 86% of children in grades 1–3 are unable to throw and catch a ball after it bounces off a wall. The same report shows the reasons for these results: 60% of children do not participate in any extracurricular activities, and their physical activity is limited mainly to physical education classes.
What awaits visitors in the zone?
The zone will be open all day, and you can use it at any time, regardless of age or skill level. Sessions on the 3x3ZONE court will be led by Kacper “Kacpa” Lachowicz – a basketball coach, MultiSport Foundation expert, and one of Poland’s most recognisable basketball ambassadors, who has spent over a decade travelling across the country to conduct workshops at schools and sports camps.
The zone will feature:
- 3x3ZONE court, as well as short challenges and basketball contests,
- challenges against “Kacpa” and a minibasket for the youngest ones,
- basketball wheel of fortune,
- fitness zone with various equipment: exercise bikes, rowing machines, TBC,
- yard games and physical activities for the whole family,
- MultiSport photo booth and face painting for the youngest ones,
- chill-out zone with deckchairs.
Times for selected activities:
- 12:00 open training,
- 13:00 competitions with prizes,
- 15:00 open training,
- 16:00 competitions with prizes.
Adults can also try something new.
The zone is designed with entire families in mind, and parents visiting the PGE Narodowy grounds with their children will also find something for themselves: training equipment and body composition analysis, complete with a specialist’s interpretation of the results. The MultiSport Index 2025 survey shows that 30% of adult Poles express a desire to try a new form of physical activity, while 16% actually do so. The Sunday picnic is a great opportunity to take the first step, try out a few activities in one place, and see which one suits you best.
The picnic is taking place as part of the fourteenth edition of National Sports Day, organised by the Zwalcz Nudę Foundation. Over 140 free sports events have been planned across the country for that day, with the Warsaw picnic serving as the grand finale. The event is held under the honorary patronage of the Mayor of Warsaw and the Ministry of Sport and Tourism.
Event details
Sunday, 20 September, 11:00–18:00, PGE Narodowy grounds, 1 Ks. J. Poniatowskiego Ave., Warsaw. Free admission
For over 20 years, Benefit Systems has been the leader of the Polish employee benefits market and one of the key players in the region’s fitness industry. The company’s flagship product is the iconic MultiSport Programme providing access to thousands of sports and recreational facilities. The portfolio is complemented by the MyBenefit cafeteria platform and the Multi.Life wellbeing programme, creating a benefits ecosystem for companies that care about their employees. The group operates in six markets. In addition to Poland, its sports offering is available in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Croatia, and Turkey. Benefit Systems is also the largest fitness club operator in Poland, managing nearly 300 clubs, mostly those under the Zdrofit brand. The mission of Benefit Systems is to inspire physical activity and promote health at every stage of life. The company conducts educational and health-oriented initiatives for children, adults, and seniors, including through the MultiSport Foundation. Since 2018, it has been part of the B Corp community, which brings together companies committed to the highest standards of social responsibility and engagement. More information at: https://www.benefitsystems.pl/en and https://biuroprasowe.benefitsystems.pl/en.
The MultiSport Foundation is a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting a healthy and active lifestyle across all social groups, with a particular focus on children, youth, seniors, and people with disabilities. The foundation runs educational and sports programmes, such as “MultiSport Activities,” “Active MultiSport Schools,” “Full of Sport,” and “Seniors in Good Shape”, that engage tens of thousands of participants annually throughout Poland while supporting preventive health care and social inclusion.
