Press

Welcome to the official Press Resources page for the EUSA European University Rowing Championship 2026. This page is designed to provide media representatives with easy access to all necessary materials for covering the event, ensuring comprehensive and accurate reporting. Below, you'll find key sections containing downloadable resources, updated media content, and essential event information.

 

General Information about the Event

Zagreb has a strong tradition in hosting rowing competitions and Lake Jarun is a renowned venue with a history of international regattas. The championship brings together elite university rowing teams from across Europe, balancing high-level sport with academic commitments, which makes university rowing uniquely competitive and exciting.

 

The 2026 edition will be held from August 25th to 30th, with athletes competing in men’s, women’s and mixed boat classes. The event will feature crews from multiple European universities, racing over the 2000m course at Lake Jarun, with the Opening Ceremony on August 26th.

 

 

Press Kit

Press Brief (.pdf): Key information about the European Universities Rowing Championship 2026, including event details, participating teams and other relevant information for media representatives:

• Preuzmite dokument s osnovnim informacijama o događaju (HR - .pdf)
• Download media factsheet about the event (ENG - .pdf)

 

 

Visual identity

High-quality versions of the event logo for use in media publications is available HERE.

 

 

Press releases

Press releases providing updates on milestones, schedules, and results are available below and will be regularly updated throughout the event.

 

Objave za medije (.pdf)

• 19.8.2026. - Zagreb ponovno europska prijestolnica sveučilišnog veslanja: Na Jarun stiže oko 500 sportaša s više od 70 europskih sveučilišta
• 26.8.2026. - Otvoreno 16. EUSA Sveučilišno prvenstvo u veslanju
• 29.8.2026. - Hrvatski studenti sportaši osvojili devet medalja na Europskom sveučilišnom veslačkom prvenstvu

 

Press releases (.pdf)

• 19/08/2026 - Zagreb Once Again the European Capital of University Rowing: Around 500 Athletes from over 70 European Universities arriving at Jarun
• 26/08/2026 - 16th EUSA European Universities Rowing Championship Officially Opened in Zagreb
• 29/08/2026 - 16th EUSA European Universities Rowing Championship Concludes in Zagreb

 

 

Photo Gallery

A continuously updated gallery with professional event photos will be available for free media use under the condition that proper credit is given:

PHOTO: EUSA Rowing 2026

• Photo Gallery Link – click here to view photos

 

Video Footage and Live Streaming

• Official YouTube Channel: All races will be livestreamed for free via the official EUSA Rowing YouTube channel.

• Event Highlights: Daily highlight videos will be uploaded on official social media channels.

 

Contact Information

For inquiries, media representatives can reach out to our media relations team:

Email: rowing2026@eusa.eu

 

Key Details

• Organizers: Zagreb Academic Sports Federation (ZASF), European University Sports Association (EUSA)

• Opening Ceremony: August 26th, 2026

• Competition Venue: Lake Jarun, Zagreb (2000m, 6-lane regatta course)

• Competition Dates: August 27th–29th, 2026

• Participating Teams

 

This page will be regularly updated throughout the championship to provide the latest resources and information, facilitating smooth and efficient media coverage while highlighting the spirit and excitement of university rowing in Europe.