The 2026 World Rowing Championships run from 24–30 August in Amsterdam, with live coverage divided between European public-service broadcasters, Eurovision Sport and North American streaming platforms.
The official race schedule is published in Amsterdam local time, UTC+2. The lightweight women single scullers are set to get racing underway, their opening heats begin at 16:05 on Monday 24 August. The first medal races are scheduled for Thursday 27 August and continue through the weekend. A-finals on Sunday 30 August start with the men’s eights at 13:38, the last race of the championships is the mixed eight at 14:49. All times remain provisional and may change.
European viewers can watch through Eurovision Sport or participating national broadcasters, while Overnght holds the confirmed United States rights. Availability elsewhere varies, but World Rowing’s event page has entries, live schedules, and results. Row360 will be there posting daily reports, interviews, and photo galleries.
Europe
The European Broadcasting Union agreement with World Rowing covers the World Championships and runs from 2025 until the end of 2032. Rights include linear television, digital platforms and audio services.
Eurovision Sport is the primary pan-European streaming destination, with national EBU members adding local coverage. Its rowing service offers free live and on-demand content, although viewers should check the Amsterdam listing closer to race week for session details.
The national broadcasters named in the agreement are:
- HRT (Croatia)
- ČT (Czechia)
- ARD/ZDF (Germany)
- ERT (Greece)
- RTÉ (Ireland)
- RAI (Italy)
- NOS (The Netherlands)
- TVP (Poland)
- TVR (Romania)
- RTVE (Spain)
- SRG (Switzerland)
- Suspilne Ukraine (Ukraine)
Each broadcaster controls its own schedule. A rights-holder may put some sessions online rather than on linear television, so check both its sports listings and digital player.
Viewers in other European countries, including the United Kingdom, should start with Eurovision Sport’s rowing page and confirm local availability before race day.
An account may be required even where streaming is free, again best to check early, especially if watching through a smart TV or streaming box.
The Netherlands
NOS is the named Dutch broadcaster under the EBU deal, giving host-country viewers a national television and digital route alongside Eurovision Sport. Exact session coverage has not yet been detailed, so check NOS listings ahead of racing.
Anyone attending the regatta can still use the World Rowing event page for entries, documents and schedule updates.
United States and Canada
UNBEATEN holds multi-year World Rowing broadcast rights for both the United States and Canada, and these cover the World Championships. Canadian viewers can follow CBC Sports coverage: check CBC’s streaming schedule and list of live and upcoming broadcasts.
American viewers have two identified routes. UNBEATEN’s World Championships coverage is found via Samsung TV Plus, Amazon Prime, DAZN, Plex and Fubo Sports Network. Search for the UNBEATEN channel within the service available on your device.
Overnght, the largest rowing streaming platform in the United States, also holds US rights to World Rowing events. Subscribers get live broadcasts, highlights and on-demand replays. The Amsterdam event page requires an account sign-in and lists a stream for Wednesday 26 August. Check access before racing begins.
Platform availability may differ between the United States and Canada, even when the same streaming brand operates in both countries.
Other Territories
The listed rights deals do not identify country-specific broadcasters beyond Europe and North America. Overnght says its wider service operates in more than 50 countries, but international viewers should verify that the World Rowing Championships are included in their area before subscribing.
For fans in Australia, New Zealand, Asia, Africa, South America and elsewhere, World Rowing’s own digital offerings remain a useful option, as does Row360. All the Row360 content covering the 2026 World Rowing Championships can be found on the link below.
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Using a VPN While Travelling
A VPN, or virtual private network, sends internet traffic through a server in another place. Streaming platforms can then use the resulting IP aA VPN (virtual private network) sends internet traffic through a server in another country, so the connection appears to come from there. That matters for rowing fans travelling abroad during race week, because many streaming services limit access according to IP address geography.
A VPN does not replace a subscription, broadcast licence or territorial permission. It should not be used to gain access to content for which the viewer is not authorised. The simplest option is to check whether the official broadcaster in the country you’re visiting carries coverage of the European Rowing Championships, and use that. Eurovision Sport’s free access across Europe makes this easy for anyone travelling within the continent.
If you already have a lawful subscription to a service listed above, a VPN may allow you to connect through a server in your home country and access your usual platform while abroad.
VPN use itself is legal in most countries, but getting around geo-restrictions can clash with a streaming platform’s terms of service. A provider may block VPN traffic or suspend accounts that seem to bypass location controls. Local laws on digital access vary by jurisdiction. In most Western countries there is no criminal issue with using a VPN, but the contractual position between you and your streaming provider is a separate question. Check the provider’s terms before you travel.
Row360 never endorses bypassing broadcast rights. A VPN should only be used to access official services, whether paid or free-to-air, while abroad. Always use legitimate platforms. Avoid unofficial streams as they often breach copyright and can expose viewers to malware.
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Before the Race Week
World Rowing tends to post session-by-session schedules on their event pages. For Varese start lists, schedule changes and live coverage options, keep an eye on the World Rowing Championships event page.
Remember to bookmark the Row360 home page so you never miss a story, race report or the latest rowing galleries.
