Barcelona and Athens to host the 2026 European Aquatics Super Cups

August 18, 2026
9:00 am

The dates and venues are set for the 2026 European Aquatics Water Polo Super Cups, with Barcelona and Athens hosting the men’s and women’s showdowns between the reigning Champions League and Euro Cup winners.

The Men’s Super Cup will take place in Barcelona on 30 September, where Champions League winners Zodiac CNAB will host CN Marseille, winners of the 2025/26 Euro Cup.

Barceloneta arrive at the Super Cup after a remarkable season, capped by their Champions League triumph in Malta. Fran Fernández’s side defeated reigning champions FTC-Telekom in the semi-finals before edging Recco 17-16 in a spectacular final to claim the club’s second Champions League crown.

Marseille earned their place after lifting the Euro Cup for the second time in club history. The French side overcame VK Jadran Split 33-32 on aggregate in a thrilling two-legged final, adding the 2026 trophy to their previous triumph in 2019.

Just three days later, attention will turn to Athens, where Olympiacos SFP will host EPLUS CN Catalunya in the Women’s Super Cup on 3 October.

Olympiacos secured their fourth Champions League title after an exciting Final Four in Malta, defeating FTC-Telekom in a penalty shootout in the final. The Greek powerhouse has now reached seven Champions League finals in the last 11 editions, further strengthening its position among the most successful clubs in European women’s water polo.

Their opponents, EPLUS CN Catalunya, will arrive as newly crowned Euro Cup champions after securing the first European trophy in the club’s history. The Spanish side defeated Zodiac CNAB in both legs of the final, winning 27-20 on aggregate.

In accordance with the European Aquatics Water Polo Club Competitions Regulations, both Super Cup matches will be staged by the respective Champions League winners, following their requests to host the events.