German Canoe Sprint Championships Brandenburg an der Havel
Highlight of the regatta season on the Beetzsee regatta course
About DM Canoe Sprint Beetzsee
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Beetzsee Regatta Course – World Olympic Standard
The Beetzsee Regatta Course in Brandenburg an der Havel is one of Germany's few world Olympic standard competition courses. It is located on the lake of the same name northwest of the old town, offering a 2000 m straight course and 9 lanes for canoe sprint and rowing. It has hosted world and European championships, World Cups, and German championships for decades; it was the training center for several generations of German canoe Olympians.
German Championships 2026
From August 31 to September 6, 2026, the German Canoe Sprint Championships will take place on the Beetzsee – the highest national competition level in the discipline. All age groups are represented – from school categories (U12, U14) through U17, U19, U23 to the Open and Masters classes. Para-canoe athletes will also compete for the titles.
Disciplines and Courses
- Kayak singles (K1), doubles (K2), fours (K4) – men, women, mixed.
- Canoe singles (C1), doubles (C2), fours (C4) – men, women, mixed.
- Distances: 200 m (sprint), 500 m, 1000 m, and 5000 m (long distance).
- Paracanoe: KL1, KL2, KL3, VL1, VL2, VL3.
Reception of the National Team
According to a press release from the city of Brandenburg an der Havel, an official reception of the national team is planned for the first time at the regatta course in 2026. Spectators are invited to experience the top German athletes up close – including potential starters for the next Olympics.
Part of a Record-Breaking 2026 Season
The German Championships are the penultimate highlight of the season, already declared a record in 2025. 2026 continues with numerous international top events:
- May 1–3 – International Brandenburg Regatta
- May 16–17 – Canoe Sprint World Cup (incl. Paracanoe)
- May 23–24 – U19 Rowing European Championships
- June 4–7 – Inaugural Water Polo Tournament
- June 6 – "Havelman" Triathlon
- June 19–20 – 20th German Concrete Canoe Regatta
- July 3–5 – East German Canoe Sprint Championships
- August 20–23 – "Water Music" with the Brandenburg Theater
- August 31 – September 6 – German Canoe Sprint Championships
- October 3 – 41st Beetzsee Run and Rowing Test
Admission and Spectator Experience
Spectators are welcome throughout the entire competition week, free admission. The finish line action is most impressive from the grandstand in the finish area by the boathouse; there are also several viewing points along the course. A festival tent and food stalls provide culinary catering.
DM Canoe Sprint Beetzsee — edition 2026
The German Canoe Sprint Championships 2026 will take place from August 31 to September 6, 2026, on the traditional Beetzsee regatta course in Brandenburg an der Havel. The organizer is the Brandenburger Regattaverein in cooperation with the German Canoe Federation.
For a week, the best German canoeists of all age groups (U12 to Masters) will compete against each other in kayak (K1, K2, K4) and canoe (C1, C2, C4) over distances of 200 m, 500 m, 1000 m, and 5000 m. The Paracanoe classes (KL/VL) will also compete for the championship title. An official reception of the national team is planned for the first time. The German Championships form the penultimate highlight of a top-class Beetzsee season 2026, which began with the Canoe Sprint World Cup in May and the U19 Rowing European Championships.
Programme DM Canoe Sprint Beetzsee 2026
Weekly Schedule August 31 – September 6, 2026
- Monday/Tuesday – Arrival, course inspection, opening training
- Wednesday – Heats for school/youth classes
- Thursday – Heats for juniors and U23, first semi-finals
- Friday – Semi-finals and first finals Open class
- Saturday – Main finals day (Open and Masters classes)
- Sunday – Long-distance finals (5000 m), Paracanoe finals, award ceremony
Disciplines
- Kayak K1, K2, K4 (Men, Women, Mixed)
- Canoe C1, C2, C4 (Men, Women, Mixed)
- Paracanoe KL1, KL2, KL3, VL1, VL2, VL3
- Distances 200 m / 500 m / 1000 m / 5000 m
Highlights DM Canoe Sprint Beetzsee 2026
- Highest national competition level in canoe sprint
- Competition week August 31 – September 6, 2026
- Beetzsee course: World Olympic Standard
- All age groups from school to Masters
- Includes Paracanoe classes
- Reception of the national team
- Free admission
- Part of the Beetzsee season with World Cup & Rowing European Championships
Prices DM Canoe Sprint Beetzsee 2026
Admission is free. Food and drinks available at food stalls and festival tent at usual market prices.
Practical information — DM Canoe Sprint Beetzsee
Getting There
Train: Brandenburg Hauptbahnhof on the Berlin–Magdeburg line. From the station, take bus 553 or a taxi (approx. 10 min) to the regatta course.
Car: A2 (Berliner Ring–Hannover), exit Brandenburg, then follow signs for "Regattastrecke". Parking available directly on site.
Admission
Admission is free. Grandstand and standing areas are freely accessible. Program booklets available at the entrance.
Competition Days
Heats in the first few days, semi-finals and finals in the second half of the week. Current schedule available at brandenburger-regatten.de.
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Regattastrecke Beetzsee
An der Regattastrecke 1, 14772 Brandenburg an der Havel