In total, EBU members are expected to provide a minimum of 2,000 hours of coverage of World Aquatics events across all their platforms during this period. EurovisionSport.com, the EBU’s digital sports platform, will complement this coverage and ensure that every event on the World Aquatics programme is free to air across the EBU’s catchment area.
News rights are included for EBU members in North Africa.
President of World Aquatics, Husain Al-Musallam praised the EBU expansion:
“We are delighted to extend our partnership with the European Broadcasting Union for a further three years. This renewed agreement cements the presence of watersports across Europe and ensures that our sports continue to reach a wide audience and inspire the next generation of athletes. With the EBU’s extensive coverage and commitment to showcasing our events, we look forward to bringing the excitement of watersports to fans everywhere and promoting the values of excellence, teamwork and perseverance that are inherent in our sport.”
Adrian Fikentscher, Director of Acquisitions, Sales and Partnerships at the EBUshared his joy about the renewal of the partnership:
“We are delighted to continue our strong partnership with World Aquatics. This renewed agreement underlines our commitment to providing comprehensive coverage of aquatics in our territories across Europe. With 25 EBU members on board and EurovisionSport.com to complement it, we are ensuring that fans in Europe and beyond receive over 2,000 hours of world-class aquatics events in free-to-air format. This deal not only increases the visibility of these exciting competitions, but also supports the growth and development of aquatics worldwide.”
WORLDWIDE WATER SPORTS EVENTS
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Swimming World Championships 2024, 2025
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World Swimming Championships (25 m) 2024, 2026
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World Junior Aquatics Championships (2025)
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World Swimming Championships (2024, 2025, 2026)
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Diving World Cup (2024, 2025, 2026)
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Diving World Cup (2024, 2025, 2026)
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Water Polo World Championship (2024, 2025, 2026)
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World Cup in Synchronized Swimming (2024, 2025, 2026)
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Open Water Swimming World Cup (2024, 2025, 2026)
