From August 24–30, 2026, the World Rowing Championships return to Amsterdam’s historic Bosbaan course for the first time in twelve years.
Making history off the water, former Olympic champions Ilse Paulis and Nico Rienks will take the helm as the event’s first-ever joint Regatta Directors.
On the water, all eyes will be on Team Ireland. Riding a three-tournament medal streak, the Irish squad brings a mix of seasoned rowers and promising new talent as they look to keep their podium run alive.
World Rowing Championships 2026 at a Glance
How to Watch the World Rowing Championships in Ireland for Free
As the official broadcaster, the WorldRowing streams the World Rowing Championships 2026 live for free worldwide, including Ireland from August 24th to 30th.
Here’s how you can watch the World Rowing Championships in Ireland for free:
Step 1: Visit the WorldRowing and go to Overview
Step 2: Select the broadcast
Step 3: Enjoy Live Streaming!
How to Watch the World Rowing Championships in Ireland on Mobile Phones
Under the EBU deal with World Rowing, RTÉ is the official Irish broadcaster of major rowing events, including the 2026 World Rowing Championships in Amsterdam. The platform will continue broadcasting all championships live and free through 2032.
You can watch the World Rowing Championships in Ireland on the go using RTE Player. The streaming service has an official app available on the Google Play Store/ App Store in Ireland.
Here’s how to watch the World Championships in Ireland on mobile phones:
Step 1: Download the RTE Player app from the Google Play Store
Step 2: Open the app
Step 3: Accept the Terms and Conditions
Step 4: Click on the Live TV
Step 5: Choose the channel on which the World Rowing Championships will be live and start watching!
World Rowing Championships 2026 Events
The 2026 World Rowing Championships feature 23 boat classes competing across Openweight, Lightweight, and Para-rowing categories.
World Rowing Championships 2026 Schedule
Here is a schedule of the World Rowing Championships 2026 in Irish date and time zone:
| Date | Match / Session | Time (Irish Time) |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, August 24 | Lightweight Single Sculls (LW1x, LM1x) Heats | 15:05 – 15:37 |
| Monday, August 24 | Men's & Women's Pair (W2-, M2-) Heats | 15:37 – 16:19 |
| Monday, August 24 | Men's & Women's Double Sculls (W2x, M2x) Heats | 16:19 – 17:00 |
| Tuesday, August 25 | Para-Rowing (PR2 Mix2x, PR3 Mix4+) Heats | 12:05 – 12:47 |
| Tuesday, August 25 | Men's & Women's Four (W4-, M4-) Heats | 12:47 – 13:20 |
| Tuesday, August 25 | Men's & Women's Quadruple Sculls (W4x, M4x) Heats | 15:05 – 15:42 |
| Tuesday, August 25 | Lightweight Double Sculls (LW2x, LM2x) Heats | 15:42 – 15:59 |
| Tuesday, August 25 | Men's Double Sculls (M2x) Quarter-Finals | 15:59 – 16:30 |
| Wednesday, August 26 | Para-Rowing (PR3 Mix2x) Heats | 12:05 – 12:16 |
| Wednesday, August 26 | Men's & Women's Single Sculls (W1x, M1x) Heats | 12:16 – 13:10 |
| Wednesday, August 26 | Minor Finals (Final C/D/E across 1x, 2x, 2- categories) | 13:27 – 14:20 |
| Wednesday, August 26 | Semi-Finals (PR2 Mix2x, LW1x, LM1x, W2-, M2-, W2x, M2x) | 15:05 – 16:30 |
| Thursday, August 27 | PR1 Single Sculls Heats & Minor Finals (C/B) | 12:05 – 13:40 |
| Thursday, August 27 | Men's & Women's Four / Quad Sculls Semi-Finals | 14:25 – 15:07 |
| Thursday, August 27 | FINALS A: Lightweight Double Sculls (LW2x, LM2x) | 15:10 – 15:41 |
| Thursday, August 27 | FINALS A: Lightweight Single Sculls (LM1x, LW1x) | 15:41 – 16:20 |
| Thursday, August 27 | FINALS A: Para-Rowing (PR2 Mix2x, PR3 Mix4+) | 16:20 – 17:00 |
| Friday, August 28 | Men's & Women's Single Sculls Quarter-Finals & Minor Finals | 12:05 – 13:40 |
| Friday, August 28 | PR1 Single Sculls Semi-Finals | 15:05 – 15:28 |
| Friday, August 28 | FINALS A: Pair (W2-, M2-) | 15:28 – 15:58 |
| Friday, August 28 | FINALS A: Para-Rowing (PR3 Mix2x) | 15:58 – 16:17 |
| Friday, August 28 | FINALS A: Double Sculls (M2x, W2x) | 16:17 – 16:50 |
| Saturday, August 29 | Minor Finals (B/C/D) & PR1 Single Sculls Finals B | 12:05 – 14:30 |
| Saturday, August 29 | FINALS A: Four (W4-, M4-) | 15:05 – 15:35 |
| Saturday, August 29 | FINALS A: Quadruple Sculls (W4x, M4x) | 15:35 – 16:05 |
| Saturday, August 29 | FINALS A: PR1 Single Sculls (PR1 W1x, PR1 M1x) | 16:05 – 16:40 |
| Sunday, August 30 | Minor Finals (B/C/D) | 11:30 – 13:30 |
| Sunday, August 30 | FINALS A: Single Sculls (W1x, M1x) | 14:05 – 14:45 |
| Sunday, August 30 | FINALS A: Eight (W8+, M8+) | 14:45 – 15:30 |
Irish Crews to Watch at the World Rowing Championships 2026
Team Ireland heads to Amsterdam aiming to extend its three-year World Championship medal streak.
Leading the Irish lineup in the heavyweight men’s double sculls are Paris 2024 bronze medalist Philip Doyle and two-time Olympic champion Fintan McCarthy.
In the men’s pair, look out for the Fermanagh duo of Ross Corrigan and Nathan Timoney.
Other Sports to Watch in Ireland
Besides the World Rowing Championships, you can stream other sporting events in Ireland similarly. Here are a few options you can consider:
- Watch the NFL in Ireland
- Watch the BWF World Championships in Ireland
- Watch the Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup in Ireland
- Watch the European Athletics Championships in Ireland
FAQs – World Rowing Championships
1. Where is the World Rowing Championships being held in 2026?
The 2026 World Rowing Championships will be held in Amsterdam, Netherlands, from 24-30 August 2026, at the Bosbaan.
2. How often is the World Rowing Championship held?
The World Rowing Championships have been held annually since 1962, but not during Olympic years.
3. Where can we watch the World Rowing Championships?
You can watch the World Rowing Championships for free on the Olympic Channel and RTÉ.
Conclusion
The 2026 World Rowing Championships in Amsterdam promise a week of world-class competition on the historic Bosbaan course, from Aug 24-30.
You can easily watch the World Rowing Championships in Ireland with the free and official platforms, including WorldRowing  and RTE. Both broadcasters have official free streaming rights in Ireland.
