World Rowing Cup III runs 26–28 June at the Rotsee in Lucerne, Switzerland, with racing starting on Friday morning. More than 650 athletes from 42 nations are entered for the traditional finale of the World Rowing Cup series. The overall winner of the World Rowing Cup and the winner of each of the Olympic-class events will be crowned at the end of the racing on Sunday.
Great Britain scooped the overall prize last year but are 27 points adrift from the current leaders USA, who scored an impressive 67 points in Plovdiv. New Zealand (58) and Romania (57) are currently ranked second and third, respectively, but, with the exception of the Romanian men’s four, neither nation will compete in Lucerne: the Kiwis are guaranteed an individual event trophy in the men’s pair.
The Netherlands, on 51 points, have a large team travelling to the final World Cup and are well positioned to climb the rankings. Should the Dutch and British teams miss their mark, it will be the first time in four years since any other nation has claimed the overall win.
So plenty of action to come. As with the first two World Cups in Seville and Plovdiv, coverage is split between two main rights arrangements: the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) agreement for Europe, and the Overnght/UNBEATEN partnerships for North America. Fans elsewhere can turn to World Rowing’s own digital tools.
Late June is a busy travel period for many rowing fans. Below is a territory-by-territory breakdown of where to watch the coverage, plus practical guidance on using a VPN while away from home.
Europe
World Rowing’s renewed media-rights agreement with the EBU runs through to the end of 2032, and it covers the annual World Rowing Cups series. Eurovision Sport will show the event live on its streaming platform. The EBU member broadcasters named in the deal 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)
Presentation and scheduling differ from market to market. Check your national broadcaster’s sports listings nearer race weekend for session-by-session detail.
Switzerland
As the host country, Switzerland has the most straightforward access. SRG is explicitly named in the EBU agreement, and Eurovision Sport provides a confirmed free streaming route. Fans at the Rotsee or elsewhere in the country should check SRG’s sports schedule for session times on television and digital platforms.
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. World Rowing also have a multi-year media rights partnership with Overnght, the largest Rowing streaming platform in the United States of America.
Distribution platforms associated with the broader North American rights deal include:
- Samsung TV Plus
- Amazon Prime
- DAZN
- Plex
- Fubo Sports Network
Search for Overnght or UNBEATEN channels on whichever platform you already use.
Other Territories
The listed rights deals do not identify country-specific broadcasters beyond Europe and North America. For readers in Australia, New Zealand, Asia, Africa, South America and elsewhere, the World Rowing website and event page contains entries, a live schedule, liveblog, and results.
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Using a VPN When Travelling
A 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.
The simplest option is to check whether the official broadcaster in the country you’re visiting carries World Rowing Cup coverage, 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, such as RTÉ in Ireland or DAZN in Canada, a VPN may allow you to connect through a server in your home country and access your usual platform while abroad.
First, 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. Second, 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. Unofficial streams often breach copyright and expose viewers to malware.
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Before Race Weekend
World Rowing’s event pages tend to post session-by-session schedules and more detailed broadcast information in the days before a regatta. For the latest on Lucerne startlists, schedule changes and live coverage options, keep an eye on the World Rowing Cup III event page.
