2017 Summer Universiade
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| Host city | Taipei | ||
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| Motto | For You, For Youth Chinese: 獻給你，獻給年輕世代 (Xian gěi nǐ, xiàn gěi niánqīng shìdài) |
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| Nations participating | TBA | ||
| Athletes participating | TBA | ||
| Events | 270 | ||
| Sports | 22 | ||
| Opening ceremony | 19 August 2017 | ||
| Closing ceremony | 30 August 2017 | ||
| Athlete's Oath | TBA | ||
| Judge's Oath | TBA | ||
| Torch lighter | TBA | ||
| Main venue | Taipei Municipal Stadium | ||
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The 2017 Summer Universiade (Chinese: 2017年夏季世界大學運動會; pinyin: 2017 Nián Xiàjì Shìjiè Dàxué Yùndònghuì), the XXIX Summer Universiade, is scheduled for Taipei. It will take place from 19 August to 30 August 2017.
The cities of Brasília and Chinese Taipei were in contention for the Games. On November 29, 2011, FISU announced that the host would be Chinese Taipei
In June 2015, Taipei's Mayor Ko Wen-je announced that organizers had shifted the opening and closing ceremonies from the Taipei Dome to the Taipei Municipal Stadium due to delays in the construction of the domed stadium.
The logo of the games is an image of the Chinese character, "Bei" (北), which means North and is the abbreviation of the host city of the 2017 Summer Universiade, Taipei. The logo is based on the shape of letter U which may stand for Universiade, United, and University. It represents inspirational vigor of the young generation, bringing countless hope as well as faith. The logo's rhythmic shapes and upward dancing motion represents Taipei City's unending dedication in pursuit of excellence. The five bright colors symbolize the world's harmony and friendship. Overall, the logo represents the hope of the games in making the world a better place. The logo which was previously selected from three final designs during the committee selection process, was designed by Yu Ming-lung.
The mascot of the games is Bravo, a Formosan Black Bear. The gold medal worn by the mascot represents victory. The mascot overall, represents the athletes' self-challenge and pursuit for excellence and hope and joy of all Universiade participating athletes from around the world.
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