Campionati Europei di Canottaggio 2026
Lake Varese, the European rowing capital
About Europei di Canottaggio Varese 2026
Varese, European rowing capital
In 2026, Lake Varese returns to the centre of international rowing by hosting the European Championships on the Schiranna regatta course. This is not new for the city: the Schiranna has already hosted the Europeans in 2012 and 2021, as well as the Master World Championships in 2013, the Under 23 World Championships in 2014 and 2022, and numerous World Cup stages. A tradition that makes Varese one of the most reliable rowing venues in Europe.
An international event
Over 500 athletes from more than thirty nations are expected at the event, competing in the Senior, Lightweight, and Pararowing categories. The organisation is managed by the Italian Rowing Federation in collaboration with World Rowing.
Not just races: a celebration for the city
The European Championships will not be confined to the waters of the Schiranna. The event will transform into a widespread celebration involving the entire city of Varese: in Piazza Repubblica, in the city centre, a rowing village will be set up with a giant screen to follow the races live. This is a way to bring the public into the competition and to tell the story of the deep bond between the city, its province, and this sport. For 2027, the Master World Championships are already scheduled, also at the Schiranna.
Europei di Canottaggio Varese 2026 — edition 2026
The 2026 European Rowing Championships will be held from July 30 to August 2 on the Schiranna regatta course, on Lake Varese. Over 500 athletes from more than 30 nations are expected, competing in the Senior, Lightweight, and Pararowing categories.
Alongside the races, the city will experience the event as a widespread celebration: a rowing village with a giant screen for live broadcasts will be set up in Piazza Repubblica. The European athletes competing in Varese will then rejoin the international events of the season, from the World Championships in Amsterdam to the Mediterranean Games in Taranto.
Programme Europei di Canottaggio Varese 2026 2026
From Thursday, July 30 to Sunday, August 2
Races on the Schiranna regatta course, Lake Varese, in the following categories:
- Senior
- Lightweight
- Pararowing
Related events in the city:
- Rowing village in Piazza Repubblica, in the centre of Varese
- Giant screen to follow the races live
The detailed timetable of heats, semifinals, and finals will be published on the official channels of the Italian Rowing Federation.
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Practical information — Europei di Canottaggio Varese 2026
Where
The Schiranna regatta course is located on the shores of Lake Varese, south of the city. The rowing village is set up in Piazza Repubblica, in the centre of Varese.
How to get there
Varese is reachable by train from Milan (Trenord) and by car from the A8 motorway. The Schiranna is connected to the city centre by public transport and is accessible by car and bicycle along the lake cycle paths.
Admission
For information on access to the regatta course and the rowing village, and for the timetable of heats and finals, consult the official channels of the Italian Rowing Federation.
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Where does it take place — Europei di Canottaggio Varese 2026
Campo di regata della Schiranna
Campo di regata della Schiranna, Lago di Varese, 21100 Varese