2027.06.26 — 2027.07.18 · Coming soon
World Aquatics Championships Budapest 2027
The 2027 World Aquatics Championships run in Budapest from 26 June to 18 July, the city’s third (after 2017 and 2022) and the first city to host three times. Swimming and water polo are in the MVM Dome, with about 10,000 seats, and diving and artistic swimming in the Duna Arena. For the first time all elite and masters events run concurrently, with more than 2,500 elite athletes and over 8,000 masters competitors expected. Ticket information is not yet published.
Swimming and water polo are in the MVM Dome, with about 10,000 seats. In the pool, watch the start, the turns and the touch, where places can hang on hundredths of a second.
In water polo, watch the players away from the ball shaking off their markers; the TV camera usually just follows the ball.
Diving and artistic swimming are in the Duna Arena. In diving, follow the line from take-off through the shape in the air to the entry; in artistic swimming, watch how movement locks to the music as formations change.
In the arena you see the whole move, not just the slow-motion moment.
For the first time the elite and masters championships run together, with more than 8,000 masters competitors expected from over 180 countries.
After a world-class final, you can watch amateur swimmers racing in the same city and see the other side of the sport.
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Tickets and daily session times are not yet announced.
Sports are spread over different venues and dates, so match your days to the sport.
The swimming runs over the last nine days (10–18 July).
For assigned seating or multiple venues, check the official plan for the specific session before purchase.
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26 June to 18 July 2027. Water polo 26 June–9 July; diving 26 June–4 July; open water 3–8 July; high diving 8–11 July; swimming 10–18 July; artistic swimming 10–17 July. Masters events have their own dates; session times are not yet published.
Europe/BudapestFollow official venue guidance and temporary public-transport plans; do not rely on event-day parking.
Tickets are by sport and session; ticketing is not yet announced.
Prices not yet announced
Accessible seating, companion policies and assistance vary by venue or ticket type; confirm with the organiser before purchase.
Dates and entry details refer to this edition; individual sessions may differ.
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Only confirmed dates, competition formats or admission details for this edition are used. Unannounced competitors, exhibitors, films and guests are not promised to appear.
Information checked on 2026-10-03
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