European Aquatics has announced the host nations and competition dates for the 2027 European U16 and U18 Water Polo Championships, with six tournaments scheduled across six countries between July and September.
The championships will bring together some of Europe’s most promising young water polo players, offering national teams the opportunity to compete for continental titles and gain valuable international experience.
The calendar features four men’s tournaments across Elite and Division I competitions, alongside two women’s championships.
U16 European Championships: Turkiye, Portugal and Greece
The U16 competitions will begin in July, with Turkiye hosting the Men’s Elite Division from 12 to 18 July.
The tournament will feature some of Europe’s strongest national teams at this age level, with the continent’s leading young players competing for the European title.
Portugal will then host the Men’s Division I competition from 19 to 25 July, giving developing national teams the opportunity to compete on the European stage.
The Women’s U16 European Championship will take place in Greece from 28 August to 3 September, bringing the 2027 European youth championship calendar to a close.
U18 European Championships: Spain, Germany and Moldova
Spain will host the Women’s U18 European Championship from 24 to 30 July, welcoming some of the continent’s leading young female players.
Attention will then turn to the men’s competitions, with both divisions taking place simultaneously from 2 to 8 August.
Germany will stage the Men’s U18 Elite Division, while Moldova will host the Division I tournament.
The two competitions will provide an important opportunity for players to test themselves against international opposition as they continue their development towards senior international water polo.
Full 2027 European Youth Championship Calendar
- 12-18 July: U16 Men’s Elite Division – Turkiye
- 19-25 July: U16 Men’s Division I – Portugal
- 24-30 July: U18 Women’s Championship – Spain
- 2-8 August: U18 Men’s Elite Division – Germany
- 2-8 August: U18 Men’s Division I – Moldova
- 28 August-3 September: U16 Women’s Championship – Greece
The six tournaments will provide another important stage in the development of Europe’s next generation of international players, with further details regarding participating nations, venues and competition schedules expected ahead of the championships.