European Aquatics confirms full details for 2026 Masters Championships, with registration now open

European Aquatics has officially launched the European Aquatics Masters Championships 2026, confirming the full competition framework for what will be one of the most comprehensive Masters events ever staged in Europe.

The Championships will take place from 18 to 30 August 2026, bringing together five disciplines across three cities in Slovakia and Austria.

Championship Dates: 18–30 August 2026

Disciplines and Venues:

Swimming: 18–24 August 2026 – Šamorín (X-Bionic® Sphere)

Open Water Swimming: 26–28 August 2026 – Šamorín canal (adjacent to X-Bionic® Sphere)

Water Polo: 26–30 August 2026 – Šamorín (X-Bionic® Sphere)

Artistic Swimming: 19–23 August 2026 – Bratislava (Pasienky Swimming Complex)

Diving: 24–29 August 2026 – Graz (Auster Sport- und Wellnessbad)

The 2026 edition introduces a coordinated tri-city format linking Šamorín, Bratislava and Graz. The three locations are within practical travelling distance of one another, allowing the event to operate as a single integrated Championships while using specialised venues for each discipline.

Registrations for the event are now open, with full details at the bottom ot this page.

Šamorín will serve as the central hub. The X-Bionic® Sphere combines a 50m Olympic-size outdoor pool, a 25m indoor warm-up pool and a Danube backwater canal for open water competition within one contained sports complex. Athlete accommodation, catering and recovery facilities are located on site, reducing transfers and simplifying logistics for competitors and teams. Swimming opens the Championships, followed later in the programme by open water swimming and the water polo tournament.

In Bratislava, the Pasienky Swimming Complex will host artistic swimming. The venue includes a 50m pool and established support areas for teams and officials. Its location within the Slovak capital provides straightforward transport access and accommodation options.

Diving will take place in Graz at the Auster Sport- und Wellnessbad. The facility features outdoor 1m and 3m springboards and platforms from 1m through to 10m, alongside training and warm-up areas designed to meet international competition standards.

European Aquatics is proud to introduce a Full Inclusion Model at the European Aquatics Masters Championships 2026, marking an important milestone in the evolution of Masters aquatics and demonstrating a strong commitment to accessibility, equality, and diversity. 

Under this model, athletes with disabilities will be fully integrated into the main competition programme, competing in the same events, appearing in start lists according to their official entry times, and participating within the same competition structure and operational framework as all other athletes, ensuring equal conditions and reinforcing the inclusive spirit of the Championships.

Click here to register for the event. For full information, please find the attached bulletin below.

Stephen Stanley for European Aquatics

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