Four archive additions, Pan Pacific entry closure and Barcelona Masters Cup pre-registration updated.
NEW ARCHIVE RECORD
Miami International Water Polo Tournament 2026 (MIAWP4)
Miami, United States. WP4 beach water polo: 3 field players + goalkeeper; maximum roster 7. Other match timing and shot-clock details not officially stated.
3 field players + 1 goalkeeper in water per team
Maximum 7 registered players per team
Registration form must be completed by coach or official club representative, not individual players
Open Men/Open Women and Men 40+/50+ divisions are offered
Palma de Mallorca, Spain. 5-on-5 beach water polo on a 20m × 10m field; minimum 8-player team; individual entry to WP CAMP STARS.
4 field players + 1 goalkeeper in water per team
20m × 10m playing field
Minimum 8 registered players per team
Athletes must be registered with a sports federation and over 16
Individual entrants may join the WP CAMP STARS team
Tournament format depends on the number of entered teams
Marousi, Greece. 4×6-minute running-clock matches; one timeout per team; 18-second exclusion; seven games guaranteed and Final Four knockout.
4 × 6 minutes, running clock; 1m30s interval between periods
Seven group matches guaranteed per team
Top two from each of two groups advance to Final Four, playing two additional matches
Group draws permitted; knockout draws decided by penalty shootout (5+5)
18-second exclusion time
Mixed-club team rosters allowed
Maximum 17 players per team
European Aquatics Masters Championships 2026 – Water Polo
Šamorín, Slovakia. Masters-specific rules: 4×6 minutes (<50) or 4×5 minutes (50+), 35-second shot clock, 25-second exclusion, minimum 17×17m field.
4 × 6 minutes actual play (under 50); 4 × 5 minutes actual play (50+)
Minimum playing field length and width 17m × 17m
25-second exclusion time
Club must be federation-affiliated; player must have been under club jurisdiction at least 6 months
Maximum four players without European nationality per team
Men, women and para club team categories; women may join men’s teams
Age group determined by youngest team member
Clubs must obtain federation approval of entry
Gold Coast, Australia. Both published deadlines have passed: team October 11 and individual October 18, 23:59 AEST. Late-entry exceptions could not be verified because portal access was restricted.
Barcelona, Spain. The 2027 team pre-registration form, age categories and prices are now available. This is not confirmation of final paid entry. No-hotel entry costs EUR 245/player for the first 11, minimum 9; players 12–16 are free.
Amagasaki, Japan. Water polo runs May 28–30, 2027. General entry closes February 28; the overseas deadline needs separate confirmation. The latest guide's 30-team capacity, format and residency-based fees are included.
Drummoyne, Australia. February 5–7, 2027. Entry opens December 2; team entries close January 6 and player/team draft January 15. AUD 1,500 per team, excluding GST.
World Aquatics WP4 Masters Championship – Dubrovnik 2026
Not tracked→ New record
Dubrovnik, Croatia. Added the completed August 31–September 6 event. Independent Masters-club eligibility and WP4 rules are included, with timeout and registration-opening discrepancies flagged.
Masters Cup→ Barcelona Masters Cup · May 28–30, 2027
Barcelona, Spain. The organizer's list confirms May 28–30, 2027 in Barcelona. The dedicated Masters page still contains 2026 details; those fees and rules are not copied into the 2027 listing.
Beach Water Polo→ Costa Brava · Palamós · August dates need reconfirmation
Palamós, Spain. This separate event takes place in Palamós. The English list announces August 27–29, 2027, while the Spanish list shows August 28–30. The displayed English dates require organizer reconfirmation; July was not verified.
St. Petersburg, United States. Registration is now open through USAWP Sport80. Authentication is required; no deadline or fee has been published by the organizer.
Botha's Hill, South Africa. The venue changed from Michaelhouse to Kearsney College, KZN. Three heated pools and boarding accommodation are confirmed; entry forms are forthcoming.