The 3rd CIS Games will feature competitions in 23 sports disciplines, with a total of 246 medal sets to be contested.
Swimming will offer the highest number of medal events, with 40 sets of medals up for grabs. In team sports — including football, volleyball, 3×3 basketball, and the traditional game of chovgan — both winning teams and Most Valuable Players (MVPs) will be officially recognized.
The competitions will take place across 12 sports venues.
The 3rd CIS Games will be held from September 28 to October 8, 2025, in seven cities of Azerbaijan: Ganja, Yevlakh, Mingachevir, Gabala, Shaki, Goygol, and Khankendi.
Athletes and official representatives from CIS member states and invited countries are expected to participate in the Games, further strengthening international sporting ties and fostering unity through competition.