Aquabike reveals 2026 European Championship calendar
Aquabike Promotion has announced a provisional five-race calendar for the 2026 UIM-ABP European Continental Aquabike Championship, with the season spanning from mid-June through early September.
The championship will follow a similar structure to 2025, opening with the Grand Prix of Poland on June 12th-14th, though on slightly later dates than this year. Competitors will then travel to Lithuania the following weekend for the Grand Prix of Lithuania on June 19th-21st.
| Round | Event | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grand Prix of Poland | June 12th-14th | Poland |
| 2 | Grand Prix of Lithuania | June 19th-21st | Lithuania |
| 3 | Grand Prix of Mira | July 3rd-5th | Mira, Portugal |
| 4 | Grand Prix of Hungary | July 17th-19th | Győr, Hungary |
| 5 | Grand Prix of France | September 4th-6th | Vichy, France |
After a two-week break, the series will resume on the Portuguese coast with the Grand Prix of Mira on July 3rd-5th. The championship then returns to Eastern Europe for the Grand Prix of Hungary in Győr on July 17th-19th.
The season will conclude on the Allier River in Vichy with the Grand Prix of France on September 4th-6th. This final round will also host the stand-alone UIM-ABP European Endurance Championship.
We are delighted to be able to announce this exciting calendar and five challenging venues for 2026. By announcing the provisional dates for next season in late October, it gives everyone plenty of time to prepare for the new European Championship season.
Raimondo di San Germano, CEO of Aquabike Promotion, emphasised the benefits of the early calendar announcement, allowing teams and riders adequate preparation time ahead of the new season.
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