"VAN" (Sports Desk - 21.08.2025) :: The European Rowing Board is pleased to announce that the 2026 European Rowing Championships will take place in Varese, Italy – reaffirming the city’s position as one of the most consistent and celebrated hosts in the sport.
Since staging the European Rowing Championships in 2021, Varese has become a true mainstay on the international Rowing calendar, welcoming major events every year. The picturesque Lake Varese, set against the foothills of the Alps, has become synonymous with world-class competition, seamless organisation, and an unforgettable atmosphere for athletes and fans alike.
The 2026 European Rowing Championships will once again bring together the continent’s best crews to compete for continental titles, continuing Varese’s tradition of hosting elite Rowing at its finest.
“Varese has shown time and again that it is a city deeply committed to the sport of Rowing,” said Annamarie Phelps, President of European Rowing. “Its track record of successfully delivering high-quality events makes it a natural choice for the 2026 European Rowing Championships. We know the athletes and the Rowing community will receive an exceptional welcome.”
"We are extremely proud that Varese will host the 2026 European Championships," adds Davide Galimberti, President of the Varese Organising Committee. "For the sixth consecutive year, our lake will host an international event, confirming the Committee's organisational skills and the reliability of the unique setting of Lake Varese, now a benchmark for World Rowing. This event represents another great opportunity for the city of Varese and the entire region, with a significant impact on tourism and significant benefits in terms of local visibility and promotion.”
The city has hosted a remarkable sequence of events in recent years, including the 2021 European Rowing Championships, the 2022 World Rowing Cup II, the 2023 World Rowing Under 19 and Under 23 Championships, the 2024 World Rowing Cup I and another stage of the World Rowing Cup earlier this year. Varese will also host the 2027 World Rowing Masters Regatta.
The 2026 edition, which will be staged from 30 July to 2 August 2026, will see thousands of spectators descend on the venue, bringing both sporting prestige and a boost to the local economy.
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