European Rowing Championships 2026

• Event

Romania Rules the Eights as Champions Hold Firm in Stormy Varese

A compressed final session brought Romanian sweep power, successful title defences and the first European medals in two mixed boat classes.

• Event

Lightning Stops Play But Doesn’t Stop Medal Table Toppers Romania

Relegated to last place after a protest from Israel, Polianskyi said: "It is very hard for me because in Ukraine it’s not easy to get...

5 minute read

• Event

“At our age we need this more than most” First Medals Awarded in Varese, Germany Take Six

Thirteen sets of 2026 European medals were handed out on Saturday, with Germany topping the medal table and Britain slightly behind them. Most of the...

10 minute read

• Event

Varese Turns Up the Speed as 13 European Champions Emerge

Warm water and a following wind meant quick racing on Lago di Varese, where Romania swept the pairs and Great Britain delivered a three-race gold...

6 minute read

• Event

Eights on the Edge: Varese’s Big-Boat Contenders

Italy and Great Britain carry the strongest recent form into the eights, while Romania starts as the clear favourite for Europe’s first mixed-eight title.

7 minute read

• Event

Varese 2026: Title Fights and a Mixed-Boat First

Oliver Zeidler and the Sinkovic brothers return to a field packed with established champions, while Lauren Henry arrives unbeaten in 2026. The European Championships will...

7 minute read

• Event

How to Watch the 2026 European Rowing Championships

Live racing from Lake Varese runs from Friday to Sunday. Here are the confirmed broadcasters and streaming platforms across Europe, the United States and other...

7 minute read