European Water Polo Championship 2026 - Day 4 - Session 1

Belgrade Arena

From January 10 to 25, 2026, Belgrade will host the Men's European Water Polo Championship, one of the most significant sporting events on the continent. The best European water polo players will compete in the spectacular atmosphere of the Belgrade Arena.Sixteen national teams will compete for the title of European champion at the 37th championship. The tournament will begin with a group stage, featuring four groups of four teams each. Serbia, as the host country, will be in Group C with the Netherlands, Israel, and Spain. Group A will feature Malta, France, Montenegro, and Hungary, while Group B will see Slovenia, Greece, Croatia, and Georgia compete, and Group D will have Turkey, Romania, Italy, and Slovakia. 2026 Men's European Water Polo Championship. The 2026 Men's European Water Polo Championship in Belgrade will be a celebration of all past successes, an opportunity to create new, unforgettable moments, and a chance for Serbia to once again show the world why it is home to the best water polo players. The stands will be full, and the fans will be ready to once again be the wind at the back of our "dolphins" It will be an opportunity to celebrate all previous successes together, but also to create new, unforgettable moments. For those January days, Serbia will once again be the center of the water polo world, and the Belgrade Arena will be the place where new history is written.ORGANIZER/SOURCE: EP WATERPOLO 2026 doo