The ultimate prizes in European club water polo are down to the wire. Over the next fortnight, four continental champions will lift trophies, starting with the Euro Cup finals in Spain and Croatia, before culminating in a historic joint Champions League Final 4 in Malta.

Euro Cup Finals: Catalunya and Marseille Hold First-Leg Edge

Before the spotlight shifts to Malta, the Euro Cup titles will be decided this week in two highly anticipated second-leg encounters.

The action begins on Wednesday evening, 3 June, in Barcelona for the Women’s Euro Cup Final. It is an all-Spanish showdown, where CN Catalunya holds a commanding five-goal advantage over CN Atlètic-Barceloneta following a dominant opening performance.

On Saturday evening, 6 June, the Men’s Euro Cup Final moves to Split. Jadran Split will host Marseille in front of a passionate home crowd. While Marseille holds a narrow lead from the first leg in France, Jadran’s late-game comeback has kept the title race wide open.

A Historic First: Joint Champions League Final 4 in Malta

From 10–13 June, the season reaches its grand finale at the Tal-Qroqq Sports Complex in Malta. For the first time in water polo history, the Men’s and Women’s Champions League Final 4 tournaments will run simultaneously at the same venue, bringing together Europe’s top eight clubs.

The scheduling highlights a major milestone for the sport, as the ultimate women’s club champions will be crowned exactly one day before the men’s final match.

European Aquatics Names Star-Studded Ambassadors

To mark the significance of the joint Final 4, European Aquatics has announced two legendary figures as official event ambassadors.

Spanish star Maica Garcia Godoy will represent the women’s competition, while former Greek international Christos Afroudakis joins on behalf of the men’s tournament. Both ambassadors will headline promotional activities, fan engagement events, and media sessions throughout the week in Malta.

Media Accreditation Reminder

With less than 10 days until the action starts at Tal-Qroqq, the road to Malta is in its final stretch. Media representatives planning to cover this premier event are reminded that the accreditation portal is still active. Applications can be submitted online directly through the official Champions League Media Centre.