European Aquatics 2025/2026 club water polo review – by the numbers
When Barceloneta captain Alberto Munarriz triumphantly lifted the Champions League trophy in Malta on Saturday 13th June, it marked the end of another spectacular European Aquatics water polo club season. With the warm night sky above Valletta filled with fireworks, the Spanish giants celebrated with their fans as they returned to the top of the […]
Challenger Cup Women: Goztepe crowned champions after outclassing Jadran Split in final
There were jubilant scenes in Malta as Goztepe Sport Klub won the Challenger Cup after totally overpowering VK Jadran Split in Sunday’s final. Goztepe’s victory ensures the trophy is heading back to Türkiye after Izmir’s wins in 2024 and 2025. Earlier, SSV Esslingen got over the heartbreak of their semifinal loss to Jadran by edging […]
Challenger Cup Women: Jadran Split and Goztepe to clash for gold after semifinal success
VK Jadran Split were the first team to book their place in Sunday’s Challenger Cup Women final after edging a fierce battle with SSV Esslingen in Saturday’s opening semi. The Croatians looked to be cruising towards the gold medal game shortly before half-time, holding a commanding 2-10 lead, but the Germans produced a stunning turnaround […]
Challenger Cup Women: Goztepe, Esslingen, Portuense and Jadran Split to contest Final Four
The full line-up for the 2025/26 Challenger Cup Women Final Four was confirmed on Sunday, as SSV Esslingen, Goztepe Sport Klub and VK Jadran Split secured the wins they needed to earn a place alongside Clube Fluvial Portuense. The draw for the Final Four and 5th-12th Classification tournaments will take place on Monday 9 March […]
Challenger Cup Women: Portuense reach Final Four, while Esslingen, Goztepe are on their way
With just one round of games remaining, only one Final Four spot has been booked officially, by Portuense, though Esslingen and Goztepe are also on their way as only unlikely outcomes would prevent them from making the finals. 2025/26 Challenger Cup WomenQualification Round IISaturday 7 March Group A(Cottonera, Malta) San Giljan ASC (MLT) 9-23 Clube […]
Challenger Cup Women: Favourites closing in on Final Four after day two of qualifiers
Day 2 of Qualification Round II in the Challenger Cup Women was like the silence before the storm, with the favourites scoring big wins in all five matches played before they clash for the Final Four berth at the weekend. 2025/26 Challenger Cup WomenQualification Round IIFriday 6 March Group A(Cottonera, Malta) ZVK Crvena Zvezda (SRB) […]
Challenger Cup Women: VK Jadran Split among the big winners on opening day of Qualification Round II
There were big wins for VK Jadran Split, San Giljan ASC, Nevsehir Belediye SK, SSV Esslingen and Goztepe Sport Klub on the opening day of the Challenger Cup Women Qualification Round II, which got underway in Izmir, Türkiye, and Cottonera, Malta, on Thursday night. 2025/26 Challenger Cup WomenQualification Round II, Day 4Thursday 5 March Group […]
Challenger Cup Water Polo: Route to men’s and women’s finals revealed after Qualification Round II draw
The draw for the men’s and women’s Challenger Cup Qualification Round II took place in Zagreb on Monday morning, revealing the path ahead for the remaining teams as they set their sights on March’s finals. In the men’s draw, Sliema ASC, San Giljan ASC, AVK Branik Maribor, Carouge Natation, Enka Sport Club, Heybeliada ASC, RD […]
Live streaming and draw details for men’s and women’s Challenger Cup Qualification Round II
The draw for Qualification Round II of the men’s and women’s Challenger Cup will take place on Monday 8 December and be streamed live on the European Aquatics YouTube channel at 10am (CET). In the men’s Challenger Cup, Sliema ASC, San Giljan ASC, AVK Branik Maribor, Carouge Natation, Enka Sport Club, Heybeliada ASC, RD Mouscronnois […]
Challenger Cup Women: All four advancing teams confirmed after thrilling final day of qualifying action
Nine goals from Nevsehir Belediye SK’s Milana Molnar helped inspire her team to a crucial 14-15 victory against Asten Johnson Strakonice on the final day of the women’s Challenger Cup Qualification Round I. Elsewhere, SSV Esslingen downed Slavia UK Bratislava WP, and Hapoel Emek Hayarden sank ZVU Partizan, as all three winners on Sunday booked […]
