The European Union (EU) is currently facing a critical shortage of skills, particularly in STEM fields, as outlined in the European Education Area. Concurrently, emerging skill needs are being shaped by the green and digital transitions in society. To maintain its global economic competitiveness, the EU must prioritize the development of these essential skills. The STEM Sports project introduces an innovative pedagogical approach, combining STEM competences with Sports to cultivate key competences and promote physical activity, sports, and a healthy lifestyle. This multidisciplinary approach is particularly novel in the EU’s secondary educational sector. The project aligns with the school education priority of ‘Promoting interest and excellence in STEM’ as it seeks to integrate STEM education with Sports through interdisciplinary teaching. Employing pedagogical methods such as inquiry-based, problem-based, and design-based learning, the project aims to explicitly connect STEM and sports, promoting the development of essential STEM skills, including critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical thinking. Through these focused efforts, STEM Sports aims to create an inclusive learning environment that promotes STEM competences and addresses the broader EU objectives of fostering inclusion and equity in education. The project’s innovative and transnational nature contributes significantly to the European Commission’s vision of promoting excellence in STEM, while aligning with the European Year of Skills 2024, the Green Deal, and the Digital Agenda of the European Union.