The Nordic League has launched its 6th season, welcoming 22 teams from 14 countries. This year, the league has expanded beyond its original scope of Nordic countries, highlighting its success in promoting water polo across Europe.
The league’s growth from a small competition, initially conceived to bring together Nordic countries in a celebration of water polo, to its current stature as a significant European tournament, underscores its success in providing a valuable platform for the development of the sport. The inclusion of teams beyond the Nordic nations reflects the league’s commitment to nurturing talent and competition at a pan-European level.
Group Phase Overview
After the exciting qualification rounds, it is time for the group phase, which is hosted in three cities: Berlin, Oradea, and Stockholm, each presenting unique matchups and opportunities for teams to qualify for the Final Eight in Stockholm, Sweden from June 7th to 9th, 2024.
Group F – Berlin
Berlin serves as the battleground for Group F, where German representative SG Neukölln will host Antwerpse from Belgium, Kometa Brno from Czechia, and ZV De Ham from the Netherlands. The intense matchups scheduled for the weekend of March 16th and 17th promise to draw water polo enthusiasts to witness the skill and strategy of these top-tier teams. Notably, two teams from this group will advance to the Final Eight in Stockholm, adding to the excitement and competitive spirit of the league. Livescore with detailed stats is available on the Nordic League page.
Group G – Oradea
From this Thursday, Oradea will witness the rivalry of Group G, with CSU Crisul Oradea hosting the games. The group is rounded out by EVK Zaibas (Lithuania), Turun Uimarit (Finland), Tenerife Echeyde (Spain), and Cheltenham (UK). The format ensures that three teams from Oradea will make their way to the Final Eight, promising thrilling matches. Livestreams for Oradea are available on the Total Waterpolo YouTube channel.
Group H – Stockholm
Stockholm, the heart of the Nordic League, will host Group H, featuring an all-Nordic and Eastern European clash with teams such as Neptun and SPIF Stockholm from Sweden, Vilnius from Lithuania, Cetus Espoo from Finland, Dynamo Lviv from Ukraine, and Modri Draci Kosice from Slovakia. The subgroup format and the scheduled matches from March 22nd to 24th highlight the diversity and competitive nature of the league, with three teams set to qualify for the Final Eight.
Beyond the Main Stage: The Nordic Trophy
For teams that did not progress through the qualification rounds, the league offers a second-level competition – the Nordic Trophy. This tournament, too, will conclude with a Final Eight format, scheduled from May 31st to June 2nd, 2024. It represents the league’s commitment to offering competitive opportunities to a broad spectrum of teams, further emphasizing its role in the development of European water polo.
A Season of Anticipation
As the 6th edition of the Nordic League unfolds, it brings with it the promise of high-stakes matches, emerging talents, and the unifying spirit of water polo. The expanded format and the inclusion of teams from across Europe signify a new chapter in the league’s history, one that continues to build on its foundational goals of fostering sport development and camaraderie among nations. Fans, teams, and organizers alike look forward to a season filled with thrilling aquatic battles and sportsmanship, reinforcing the Nordic League’s position as a cornerstone of European water polo.
Nordic League previous winners
2023. Novaky
2022. Novaky
2021. LSTW Lodz
2020. Turun Uimarit
2019. Jarfalla
