Watch Rowing World Championships 2026 live streams as reigning Olympic champions Oliver Zeidler, Karolien Florijn and the Sinkovic brothers battle for global supremacy at the Bosbaan on the outskirts of Amsterdam.
More than 1,200 athletes from over 60 countries are set to face off across 23 boat classes, including both Olympic and non-Olympic races – the men’s single sculls and women’s single sculls being the twin highlights.
The former will serve as a mouthwatering reunion of sorts, with Zeidler lining up alongside Stefanos Ntouskos and Yauheni Zalaty. All three rowers made the podium in Shanghai, after Ntouskos beat Zeidler by 0.42s. A year previously, the German left everyone in his wake at Paris 2024, his closests challanger Zalaty having trailed him by 5.39s.
The latter will see Florijn aim to dethrone reigning world champion Fiona Murtagh in a hotly anticipated showdown. Murtagh, a former coxless four specialist, has made waves in the single sculls over the past year, but she’s yet to face off directly with Florijn in a major event. Murtagh’s word title-winning time was 5.01s quicker than Florijn’s Olympic gold-winning time, albeit in completely different settings.
Keep reading to discover how to watch Rowing World Championships 2026 online from anywhere – starting with those FREE options.
Can I watch Rowing World Championships 2026 for free?
Yes! Rowing World Championships 2026 will be streamed live and completely free on CBC in Canada, with live streaming available via CBC Gem.
Athletics fans based in the US, UK and Australia can tune in through the Eurovison Sport streaming platform.
Away from home? You can use NordVPN (try 100% risk-free) to watch Amsterdam 2026 free of charge.
Use a VPN to watch Rowing World Championships 2026
Starting on August 24 and ending on August 30, Rowing World Championships 2026 coincides with peak summer vacation season. Unfortunately, you may find that your usual streaming options are geoblocked while you’re away.
That’s where a VPN comes in handy – not only does it let you access your home streaming services from anywhere, but it also protects you from potential online threats. We recommend NordVPN. It does everything and will unblock any free streaming service for you to watch the action.
Using a VPN is incredibly simple:
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we’ve said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you’re visiting the US but want to watch on CBC Gem, you’d select a Canada-based server from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to CBC Gem and watch Rowing World Championships 2026.
How to watch Rowing World Championships 2026 in the US, UK and Australia
Rowing World Championships 2026 hasn’t picked up a broadcasting partner in the US, UK and Australia, where it will be available to stream on the free Eurovison Sport platform instead.
All you need to do is register for an account.
If you’re traveling right now but still want to tune in, explore the VPN route set out above, which will help you access your accounts from anywhere.
How to watch Rowing World Championships 2026 live streams in Canada
Free-to-air CBC is showing Rowing World Championships 2026 in Canada, with live streaming available via CBC Gem.
Not in Canada right now? You can use a VPN like NordVPN to watch all the action as if you were back home.
When does Rowing World Championships 2026 start?
Rowing World Championships 2026 starts on Monday, August 24, with the first session beginning at 7.05am PT / 10.05am ET / 3.05pm BST / 12.35am AEST (Tuesday).
The championships end on Sunday, August 30, with the Mixed 8 last up at 6.08am PT / 9.08am ET / 2.08pm BST / 11.08pm AEST.
Rowing World Championships 2026: Schedule
Below is the daily schedule for Rowing World Championships 2026. All times BST.
Monday, August 24: Day 1
3.05pm – Lightweight women’s single sculls heats
3.21pm – Lightweight men’s single sculls heats
3.37pm – Women’s pair heats
3.58pm – Men’s pair heats
4.19pm – Women’s double sculls heats
4.50pm – Men’s double sculls heats
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Tuesday, August 25: Day 2
12.05pm – PR2 mixed double sculls heats
12.36pm – PR3 mixed coxed four heats
12.47pm – Women’s four heats
1.03pm – Men’s four heats
3.05pm – Women’s quadruple sculls heats
3.21pm – Men’s quadruple sculls heats
3.42pm – Lightweight women’s double sculls heats
3.47pm – Lightweight men’s double sculls heats
3.59pm – Men’s double sculls quarter-finals
Wednesday, August 26: Day 3
12.05pm – PR3 mixed double sculls heats
12.16pm – Women’s single sculls heats
12.42pm – Men’s single sculls heats
1.27pm – Women’s pair Final C
1.32pm – Men’s pair Final C
1.37pm – Women’s double sculls Final C
1.42pm – Men’s double sculls Final C
1.47pm – Women’s pair Final D
1.53pm – Men’s pair Final D
1.58pm – Women’s double sculls Final D
2.03pm – Men’s double sculls Final D
2.08pm – Men’s double sculls Final E
2.14pm – PR2 mixed double sculls semi-finals
3.05pm – Lightweight women’s single sculls semi-finals
3.27pm – Lightweight men’s single sculls semi-finals
3.37pm – Women’s pair semi-finals
3.49pm – Men’s pair semi-finals
3.59pm – Women’s double sculls semi-finals
4.11pm – Men’s double sculls semi-finals
Thursday, August 27: Day 4
12.05pm – PR1 women’s single sculls heats
12.26pm – PR1 men’s single sculls heats
12.56pm – PR2 mixed double sculls Final B
1.06pm – PR3 mixed coxed four Final B
1.11pm – Lightweight men’s double sculls Final B
1.16pm – Lightweight women’s single sculls Final B
1.21pm – Lightweight men’s single sculls Final B
1.28pm – Men’s quadruple sculls Final C
1.33pm – Women’s four Final C
1.38pm – Men’s four Final C
2.25pm – Women’s four semi-finals
2.35pm – Men’s four semi-finals
2.47pm – Women’s quadruple sculls semi-finals
2.57pm – Men’s quadruple sculls semi-finals
3.10pm – Lightweight women’s double sculls Final A
3.26pm – Lightweight men’s double sculls Final A
3.41pm – Lightweight men’s single sculls Final A
4pm – Lightweight women’s single sculls Final A
4.20pm – Men’s quadruple sculls Final C
4.40pm – PR2 mixed double sculls Final A
4.59pm – PR3 mixed coxed four Final A
Friday, August 28: Day 5
12.05pm – Women’s single sculls quarter-finals
12.27pm – Men’s single sculls quarter-finals
12.47pm – PR3 mixed double sculls Final B
12.52pm – Women’s pair Final B
12.57pm – Men’s pair Final B
1.02pm – Women’s double sculls Final B
1.07pm – Men’s double sculls Final B
1.14pm – PR1 men’s single sculls Final C
1.19pm – Women’s single sculls Final E
1.24pm – Men’s single sculls Final E
1.29pm – Men’s single sculls Final F
1.34pm – Men’s single sculls Final G
3.05pm – PR1 men’s single sculls semi-finals
3.28pm – Women’s pair Final A
3.43pm – Men’s pair Final A
3.58pm – PR3 mixed double sculls Final A
4.17pm – Men’s double sculls Final A
4.35pm – Women’s double sculls Final A
Saturday, August 29: Day 6
9.05am – Women’s single sculls Final D
9.10am – Men’s single sculls Final D
9.15am – Women’s single sculls Final C
9.20am – Men’s single sculls Final C
9.25am – PR1 women’s single sculls Final B
9.35am – PR1 men’s single sculls Final B
9.45am – Women’s four Final B
9.50am – Men’s four Final B
9.55am – Women’s quadruple sculls Final B
10am – Men’s quadruple sculls Final B
10.05am – PR1 men’s single sculls Final A
1.34pm – PR1 women’s single sculls Final A
10.22am – Men’s four Final A
10.41am – Women’s four Final A
10.58am – Men’s quadruple sculls Final A
11.16am – Women’s quadruple sculls Final A
11.34am – Women’s single sculls semi-finals
2.05pm – Men’s single sculls semi-finals
2.19pm – Women’s eight heats
2.33pm – Men’s eight heats
2.46pm – Mixed double sculls heats
Sunday, August 30: Day 7
9.05am – Mixed eight semi-finals
9.20am – Mixed double sculls semi-finals
9.34am – Mixed double sculls Final C
12.05pm – Men’s eight Final B
12.10pm – Women’s single sculls Final B
12.15pm – Women’s eight Final B
12.20pm – Men’s single sculls Final B
12.35pm – Mixed double sculls Final B
12.38pm – Men’s eight Final A
12.52pm – Women’s single sculls Final A
1.07pm – Women’s eight Final A
1.28pm – Men’s single sculls Final A
1.46pm – Mixed double sculls Final A
2.08pm – Mixed eight Final A
Can I watch Rowing World Championships 2026 on my mobile?
Of course, most broadcasters have streaming services that you can access through mobile apps or via your phone’s browser to live stream the Rowing World Championships, for example CBC Gem in Canada.
You can also stay up-to-date with all of the key Rowing World Championships 2026 moments on the official social media channels on Instagram (@2026wramsterdam), Facebook (@WorldRowing) and YouTube (@WorldRowingOfficial).
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