The World and European Aquatics Championships are major international events featuring elite competition across five aquatic disciplines. Both attract top global talent and are free to stream live on Eurovision Sport.
Water polo at the World and European Championships is fast-paced and physical, with powerhouse nations bringing fierce rivalries to the pool.
The World Water Polo Championships are held as part of the World Aquatics Championships, showcasing the top men's and women's national teams on a global stage. Organised by World Aquatics (formerly FINA), these tournaments feature intense knockout play, historic rivalries, and some of the most dominant teams in aquatic sport.
| Tournament | Frequency | Last Held | Men's Champion | Women's Champion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | Every 2 years | 2024 | Croatia | USA |
The European Water Polo Championships are the continent's premier water polo tournament for national teams, organised by LEN (European Aquatics). Known for fierce rivalries and technical skill, the event crowns both men's and women's European champions.
| Tournament | Frequency | Last Held | Men's Champion | Women's Champion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Championships | Annual (men/women alternate years | 2024 | Spain | Netherlands |
Artistic swimming championships bring together the world's top athletes to perform dazzling, choreographed routines that blend sport, dance, and music. From solo acts to team displays, each event is a test of strength, grace, and perfect synchronisation.
The World Aquatics Artistic Swimming World Cup is a yearly international series that brings together top soloists, duets, and teams from around the globe.
| Tournament | Frequency | Last Held | Top Nation (2025) | Locations (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Aquatics Artistic Swimming World Cup | Annual | 2025 | China | Paris, France - Stop 1Somabay, Egypt - Stop 2Markham, Canada - Stop 3Xi'an, China - Super Final |
The European Artistic Swimming Championships are held every year- either as part of the European Aquatics Championships (even years) or as a standalone event (odd years, since 2023). This gives the sport greater visibility and regular competition opportunities.
| Tournament | Frequency | Last Held | Top Nation | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Artistic Swimming Championships | Annually | 2025 | Spain (11 medals) | Portugal |
From major world titles to fast-paced World Cup circuits, swimming championships offer year-round excitement for fans and athletes alike.
The World Aquatics Swimming World Cup is a fast-paced annual series that brings together elite swimmers from around the globe to compete across multiple international stops.
| Tournament | Frequency | Last Held | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Aquatics Swimming World Cup | Annually | 2024 | Shanghai, ChinaIncheon, KoreaSingapore |
The Swimming World Championships bring together the world's best male and female swimmers in freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, and medley events across various distances.
| Tournament | Frequency | Last Held | Top Nation | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Aquatic Swimming Championships | Biennially | 2024 | USA (18 Gold) | Budapest |
The Diving World Cup and World Championships bring together the world's top athletes for high-flying competition in springboard, platform, and synchronised events across individual and team formats.
The World Aquatics Diving World Cup brings top-tier divers together in a high-stakes, fast-paced competition series.
| Info | |
|---|---|
| Frequency | Held annually in various international locations |
| Events | Men's and women's 3m springboard, 10m platform, and synchronised formats |
| Purpose | Often used to build momentum for the World Aquatics Championships or Olympic Games |
| Recent Edition | 2025 World Cup held in Guadalajara Mexico, Windsor Canada, Beijing China |
| Top Nations | China, Great Britain, Canada frequently dominate the podium |
| Notable Divers | Quan Hongchan, Tom Daley, Caeli McKay, and Yang Hao have starred in recent years |
| Broadcast | All events are streamed live and free on Eurovision Sport |
The Diving World Championships showcase elite men's and women's competitions across springboard, platform, and synchronised events.
| Info | |
|---|---|
| Frequency | Held every two years, usually in July |
| Events | Men's and women's springboard, platform, and synchronised diving |
| Format | Part of the World Aquatics Championships |
| Top Nations | China dominates the all-time medal table (129 Gold medals) |
| Broadcast | All competitions available live and on demand on Eurovision Sport |
Open water swimming championships push athletes to their physical and mental limits as they race across lakes, rivers, and seas in distances ranging from 5km to 25km.
| Championship | Frequency | Info |
|---|---|---|
| World Aquatics Open Water Swimming Championships | Every 2 years | Held as part of the World Aquatics Championships, includes 5km, 10km (Olympic distance), and 25km races |
| Olympic Games | Every 4 years | Features only the 10km marathon swim for men and women |
| LEN European Open Water Championships | Every 2 years | Standalone or part of the European Aquatics Championships; includes various distances |
| FINA UltraMarathon Swim Series | Annually | Global open water circuit featuring long-distance marathon swims |
| USA Swimming Open Water Nationals | Annually | National-level championship, key for U.S. team selection |
You can watch every major aquatic event live and for free on Eurovision Sport, including swimming, diving, artistic swimming, open water, and high diving.
From world championships to annual World Cups, full coverage is available on demand across all devices - no subscription needed.