The first World Rowing Cup of 2026 takes place at La Cartuja in Seville, Spain, from 29–31 May. Coverage sits under two main rights deals: the renewed European Broadcasting Union (EBU) agreement for Europe, and UNBEATEN’s multi-year World Rowing partnership for the United States and Canada. Elsewhere, World Rowing’s own event tools provide fallback coverage.
Late May is peak travel season so many rowing fans will be away from home when the regatta starts. Below is a territory-by-territory breakdown of where to watch, along with a practical note on using a VPN while travelling.
Europe
World Rowing’s renewed media-rights agreement with the European Broadcasting Union covers the annual World Rowing Cups series. Eurovision Sport will broadcast covered events on its streaming platform, and a number of named EBU member broadcasters hold rights across the continent:
- 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)
Presentation and scheduling will vary by market. Check your national broadcaster’s sports schedule closer to the race weekend for session-by-session detail.
Spain
RTVE is the confirmed rights-holder for Spain under the EBU deal. Given that Seville is the host city, local coverage is likely to be prominent. Fans in Spain should look for World Rowing Cup sessions on RTVE’s television and online platforms from 29 May onwards.
United States and Canada
UNBEATEN holds multi-year World Rowing broadcast rights for both the United States and Canada, covering the World Rowing Cup series. The partnership names several distribution platforms:
- Samsung TV Plus
- Amazon Prime
- DAZN
- Plex
- Fubo Sports Network
UNBEATEN has described coverage as available across these and “many other platforms” in North America. The simplest route is to search for UNBEATEN’s channel on whichever platform you already use.
Other Territories
The supplied rights agreements do not confirm territory-specific broadcasters outside Europe and North America. For fans in Australia, New Zealand, Asia, Africa, South America and elsewhere, World Rowing’s own digital tools remain the best confirmed option.
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Using a VPN When Travelling
A VPN (virtual private network) routes internet traffic through a server in another country, making the connection appear to originate from that location. This can matter for rowing fans travelling abroad during race week, because many streaming services restrict access based on the geographic information embedded in an IP address.
If you already have a lawful subscription to a broadcaster listed above, such as RTÉ in Ireland or DAZN in Canada, a VPN can in theory let you connect through a server in your home country and access your usual service while abroad.
VPN use itself is legal in most countries, but bypassing geo-restrictions can conflict with a streaming platform’s terms of service. A provider may block VPN traffic or suspend accounts that appear to circumvent location controls. Second, local laws on digital access vary. In most Western jurisdictions there is no criminal issue with using a VPN, but the contractual position between you and your streaming provider is a separate question.
The cleanest approach when travelling is to check whether the official broadcaster in the country you are visiting carries World Rowing Cup coverage, and use that. If you prefer to access your home subscription via VPN, review the provider’s terms before you travel to understand the risk of service interruption.
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. Unofficial streams often breach copyright and expose viewers to malware or fake ads.
Before Race Week
World Rowing’s dedicated event pages tend to publish session-by-session schedules and more detailed broadcast information in the days before a regatta. For the latest on Seville startlists, schedule changes and live coverage options, keep an eye on the World Rowing Cup I event page.
