World Rowing Cup II takes place 12–14 June 2026 at the regatta course in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. The USA and China make their first appearance on the international circuit this season, while Great Britain, Germany, the Netherlands, France, Ireland and Spain will all be absent from the Bulgarian regatta. There are only a handful of Seville medallists returning for the second leg of the 2026 World Rowing Cup Series.
As with World Rowing Cup I in Seville, 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. World Rowing have also collaborated with Overnght, the largest Rowing streaming platform in the United States of America. Elsewhere, World Rowing’s own event tools provide coverage information and updates.
June is a busy travel window, so many fans may be away from home when racing 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 EBU covers the annual World Rowing Cups series through to at least the end of 2032. Eurovision Sport will carry the event live and on its streaming platform. The named EBU member broadcasters 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)
Presentation and scheduling vary by market. Check your national broadcaster’s sports listings closer to race weekend for session-by-session detail.
Bulgaria
As the host country, Bulgaria falls within the EBU’s European footprint. Eurovision Sport is the confirmed free route for fans in Plovdiv or elsewhere in the country. Check local listings for any additional Bulgarian broadcast coverage closer to the event.
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 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, including its event page, liveblog, entries and schedule updates, remain the 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 affect rowing fans travelling abroad during race week, because many streaming services restrict access based on IP address geography.
If you already have a lawful subscription to or access to a broadcaster listed above, such as RTÉ in Ireland or DAZN in Canada, a VPN may let you connect through a server in your home country and reach 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. Local laws on digital access also 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.
When travelling, check whether the official broadcaster in the country you are visiting carries World Rowing Cup coverage, and use that. Eurovision Sport’s free access across Europe makes this straightforward for anyone travelling within the continent. If you prefer to access your home subscription via VPN, review 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. Unofficial streams often breach copyright and expose viewers to malware.
Before Race Week
World Rowing’s event pages tend to publish session-by-session schedules and detailed broadcast information in the days before a regatta. For the latest on Plovdiv startlists, schedule changes and live coverage options, keep an eye on the World Rowing Cup II event page.
