Belgrade Arena

Belgrade will host the European Men's Water Polo Championship from January 10 to 25, 2026, one of the most significant sports 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 champions at the 37th championship. The tournament will start with a group stage, featuring four groups with four teams each. As the host nation, Serbia will be in Group C with the national teams of the Netherlands, Israel, and Spain. Group A will consist of Malta, France, Montenegro, and Hungary, while Group B will see Slovenia, Greece, Croatia, and Georgia vying for further placement. Turkey, Romania, Italy, and Slovakia will compete in Group D. The European Men's Water Polo Championship 2026 in Belgrade will be a celebration of sports, a place where new sports history is written, and an opportunity 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 ready to once again be the wind at the backs of our “Dolphins.” It will be an opportunity to celebrate together all the previous achievements and to create new unforgettable moments. Serbia will once again be the center of the water polo world during those January days, and the Belgrade Arena will be the place where new history is made.

ORGANIZER/SOURCE: EP WATER POLO 2026 LLC