EWPC 2026

A Preview of the Spectacle Awaiting Next Year

The draw ceremony for the 37th Men’s European Water Polo

Championship – Belgrade 2026 will take place on Saturday, September 13, at 7 PM, at the

White Palace.

This event marks the official countdown to the most prestigious water polo competition on the

continent next year, which will bring together the 16 best European national teams from

January 10 to 25 in the Belgrade Arena – the largest indoor venue in the Balkans.

Speeches at the draw ceremony will be delivered by Antonio José Silva, President of the

European Aquatics Federation, and Viktor Jelenić, President of the Water Polo Federation of

Serbia. Among the distinguished guests will be numerous leading figures from the European

and world water polo community, delegations of national federations from participating

countries, as well as water polo legends who have left a lasting mark on the sport’s history.

The draw will be broadcast live on Arena Premium 5 and RTS 1 channels, while viewers

worldwide will be able to follow it via live stream.

The European Championship in Belgrade will also mark two important anniversaries – 20 years

since the 2006 European Championship and 10 years since the unforgettable 2016 tournament,

when our “Dolphins” won the gold medal in front of the home crowd.

At the 2026 European Championship, national teams of Serbia, Spain, Croatia, Italy, Hungary,

Greece, and other water polo powerhouses will compete for the continental title, while fans

will once again experience the spectacular atmosphere that only Belgrade can deliver.

For all information about the championship and tickets, follow the official channels:

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Photo: S. Sandic.