On Thursday, the 2026 European Championships in Women's Artistic Gymnastics will officially get underway at Arena Zagreb, marking the very first time the Croatian capital hosts this prestigious event.
Tickets are still available, so don't miss your chance to experience the very best of European women's artistic gymnastics live. Secure your seats now through the official ticketing website and be part of this historic edition in Zagreb: https://echzagreb2026.com/en/ (ticket section)
Who to watch?
Europe's top female gymnasts are ready to compete for continental glory, promising several days of world-class performances, breathtaking routines and unforgettable moments.
Angelina Melnikova will be one of the standout names to watch in Zagreb, bringing her wealth of international experience and a proven track record at the highest level of European gymnastics. Melnikova and her teammates are tipped as favourites for these European Championships.
Italy continues to establish itself as one of the leading forces in European women's artistic gymnastics. The Italians have claimed multiple team titles in recent years, along with an impressive collection of individual medals. Led by European star Manila Esposito and supported by the talented Asia D’Amato, Italy will undoubtedly arrive in Zagreb with high ambitions and as one of the favorites to add even more continental medals to its tally.
Great Britain, France and Germany also remain among Europe's strongest contenders. Regularly challenging for podium finishes, all three nations are expected to field gymnasts capable of reaching event finals and fighting for medals. Among them, Germany's Helen Kevric stands out as one of the brightest young talents in European gymnastics and will be one to watch throughout the Championships. Elena Colas will be one of the French gymnasts to watch in Zagreb, bringing youthful energy and strong potential to a highly competitive European field. A multiple international medalist at junior level, including three European junior titles in 2024 and a World Junior Team Championship title in 2025, Zagreb will be Elena’s opportunity to make her mark at senior level.
Romania, one of the most successful nations in the history of European women's artistic gymnastics, is steadily returning to the forefront after several years away from the top. With a new generation of talented athletes emerging, the Romanian juniors will undoubtedly be among the teams to watch in Zagreb.
The junior competition promises to be just as exciting, with Europe's next generation of stars ready to make their mark on the continental stage. For many of these athletes, Zagreb will represent an important milestone on the road to the senior ranks. The European Junior Championships have long served as a launchpad for future international stars, making this competition the perfect opportunity to discover the names that could shape European gymnastics in the years to come, with the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games already firmly in their sights.
Competition format
A Senior team consists of 3 - 5 gymnasts, of which up to 4 compete on each apparatus. The 3 best scores on each apparatus are added together to make the total score for the Team on that apparatus. If a Federation does not have a sufficient number of gymnasts for a full team, it is possible to participate with Individual gymnasts.
A separate All-Around Final result list will be produced including the 24 gymnasts with the highest ranking obtained. A maximum of 2 gymnasts per Federation will be taken into consideration. The results from the Senior Qualifying competition will determine the 2026 European All-Around medalists.
A Junior team consists of 3 - 5 gymnasts, of which up to 4 compete on each apparatus. The 3 best scores on each apparatus are added together to make the total score for the Team on that apparatus. If a Federation does not have a sufficient number of gymnasts for a full team, it is possible to participate with Individual gymnasts. The results from the Junior Qualifying competition will determine the 2026 Junior European Team and All-around medalists.
The 8 highest ranked gymnasts on each apparatus from the Qualifying Competition will qualify for the respective Apparatus Final. A maximum of two gymnasts per federation will be allowed in the finals.
The 8 best Teams from the Senior Qualifying Competition will participate in the Senior Team Final. The teams consist of 3 to 5 gymnasts, of which 3 compete on each apparatus. The 3 scores on each apparatus are added and make the total result.
Prize money for the first time
A prize money fund will be introduced for the first time in history at the European Championships Zagreb 2026.
The total Prize money for WAG, exclusively provided by the LOC - Croatian Gymnastics Federation, is EUR 62,500, intended for athletes and their coach.
Schedule (all times listed are in Zagreb local time)
Thursday 13 August - Seniors qualification including all-around medal decision
09:30 - 10:35: Subdivision 1 (POR, CZE, HUN, BEL)
11:00 - 13:05: Subdivison 2 (WG1, SVK, MLT, SRB, FIN, NOR & Mixed Group 1 (CYP, DEN, LTU))
13:30 - 15:35: Subdivision 3 (IRL, SUI, WG2 AUT, UKR, NED, GRE & Mixed Group 2 (GEO, LUX, LIE))
16:30 - 18:35 : Subdivision 4 (SLO, ESP, AZE, BUL, GBR, ISL, TUR, SWE)
19:00 - 21:05: Subdivision 5 (CRO, GER, LAT, FRA, POL, ITA, ROU, ISR)
Friday, 14.08.: Juniors qualification including team- and all-around medal decisions
10:00 - 12:05: Subdivision 1 (GEO, ISR, WG2, GER, IRL, ITA & Mixed Group 3 (MLT, BUL))
12:30 - 14:35: Subdivision 2 (LUX, POL, SUI, DEN, ROU, SLO, ESP, WG1)
15:30 - 17:35: Subdivision 3 (AZE, ISL, FIN, GBR, AUT, CZE, Mixed Group 1 (TUR, NED), Mixed Group 2 (HUN, UKR))
18:00 - 20:05 : Subdivision 4 (NOR, POR, CYP, SVK, FRA, CRO, BEL, KOS, GRE)
Saturday, 15.08
14:15 - 14:45: WAG ECh Opening Ceremony
15:00 - 18:20: Seniors Apparatus Finals
Sunday, 16.08
10:00 - 13:20: Juniors Apparatus Finals
16:00 - 18:20: Seniors Team Final
How to follow the competition?
For the women’s event, you can watch all the action of senior and junior qualifications and the junior finals for just € 20 on gymtv.online. While the qualifications are streamed through a static camera per apparatus, the junior finals will be produced and expertly guided by world-renowned commentator Blythe Lawrence.
The men’s event you can watch for € 20 on gymtv.online as well: static apparatus cameras for senior and junior qualifications and a production for the junior finals where Olly Hogben will join Blythe Lawrence for the expert commentary.
Gymnastics fans can purchase the bundle for both the women’s and the men’s competition for just € 30. Buy your package on Subscribe.
The senior finals on Saturday 15 (women’s apparatus finals) and Sunday 16 (women’s team final) are produced for TV and livestreamed via the Eurovision Sports platform European Gymnastics | Watch Gymnastics Online | Eurovision Sport. Also here, you can enjoy the expert commentary of Blythe Lawrence. Additionally, check your local TV listings! An overview of the rights holders of our competitions are available for download on our event websites: 2026 European Championships in Women's Artistic Gymnastics - Zagreb (CRO) | European Gymnastics.
Live scoring will be available on Live Results - SmartScoring | Every second matters
Results of past championships are available on our website.
Official hashtag of the event: #Zagreb2026
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