Daily ticket - European Aquatics Masters Championships 2026

From 18–30 August 2026, Šamorín, Bratislava and Graz will jointly host the European Aquatics Masters Championships — the first-ever cross-border edition of this event, held under the motto "United by Water, Driven by Passion."

Bringing together five disciplines across three cities and two countries, this is one of the most comprehensive Masters aquatics events ever staged in Europe:

Swimming: 18–24 August – Šamorín (X-Bionic® Sphere)
Artistic Swimming: 19–23 August – Bratislava (Pasienky Swimming Complex)
Diving: 24–29 August – Graz (Auster Sport- und Wellnessbad)
Open Water Swimming: 26–28 August – Šamorín canal
Water Polo: 26–30 August – Šamorín (X-Bionic® Sphere)

Šamorín serves as the central hub, with the X-Bionic® Sphere combining a 50m Olympic-size outdoor pool, a 25m indoor warm-up pool and a Danube backwater canal for open water competition, alongside on-site accommodation and recovery facilities for athletes.

For the first time, the Championships introduce a Full Inclusion Model, welcoming Masters athletes with visual, hearing, physical and intellectual impairments to compete fully integrated within the main competition programme — the same events, start lists and structure as all other athletes.

Whether you're competing or cheering from the stands, join thousands of masters athletes from across Europe for this historic celebration of aquatic sport.