Media Release: Sport Tourism London
Photo: Rowing Canada
With exactly four months until the start of the 2026 FISU World University Rowing Championships, participating countries and national federations have indicated their intent to attend. This year’s event, hosted at Fanshawe Lake in London, Ontario, Canada from August 13-15, marks the first time it’s hosted in North America, and will feature approx. 500 athletes from 28 countries and national federations. These countries include:
Australia
Hong Kong
Poland
Austria
Hungary
Portugal
Canada
India
Slovakia
Croatia
Italy
Spain
Czech Republic
Japan
Sri Lanka
Estonia
Lithuania
Turkey
Finland
Nepal
Uganda
Germany
Netherlands
United States of America
Great Britain
New Zealand
Haiti
Norway
*Participating countries are subject to change.
“With it being the first time the event is hosted in North America, we weren’t sure what to expect in terms of participation numbers. These numbers exceed our expectations, and we’re pleased to know the rest of the world is as excited as we are to host and compete here in Canada.” – Dan Bechard – Chair, 2026 FISU World University Rowing Championships
“We’re thrilled to welcome the global student rowing community to London, Ontario, Canada for this championship event. The number of countries that have expressed interest in attending has been exciting and the impact of having international visitors in London for a full week of training and competing will be significant. We look forward to working with our partners at Western University, Upper Thames Conservation Area, USPORTS and across the community to showcase what makes London and Canada such an incredible place to visit, host and compete.” – Zanth Jarvis – Director, Sport Tourism, Tourism London
For more information including sponsorship and volunteer opportunities, visit https://rowing2026.fisu.net/contact/.
