The top event of the year for the Under 23 rowers in the ‘Classic Discipline’ is the World Rowing Under 23 Championships (WRU23CH). The Championships usually attract up to 1000 rowers from around the world.

The 2026 World Rowing Under 23 Championships will take place 23-26 July in Duisburg, Germany.

The 2026 event programmes will be published in January 2026. Please see below the key event dates and times:

• • Official opening of the venue: Monday, 20 July
  • Team Manager Meeting & Draw: Wednesday, 22 July, 15:00 hrs
  • First race: Thursday, 23 July, morning
  • Start of the last race: Sunday, 26 July, no later than 15:00 hrs