HaBaWaBaisback!Findoutthedatesfor2026edition
The U9 and U11 event is scheduled in Lignano Sabbiadoro from June 14 to 21. It will be followed by the U13 girls' and mixed tournaments (June 21-28)
The countdown for the 2026 edition of HaBaWaBa International Festival, the world's biggest waterpolo event for kids officially begins today: once again, Waterpolo Development aims to bring together thousands of little waterpolo players from all over the world at Bella Italia & EFA Village in Lignano Sabbiadoro (Italy). They will be gathered by their passion for the “game of the ball in the water” and their desire to enjoy an unforgettable experience.
U9 & U11 TOURNAMENTS WITH OVER-AGE PLAYERS. The event will start with the 18th edition of HaBaWaBa International Festival, scheduled on June 14-21, 2026, and reserved for boys’, girls’ and mixed teams (i.e. composed of boys and girls) belonging to U11 (players born in 2015 and following years) and U9 (2017 and following) age group categories. However, each team registered may include 2 over-age players (born in 2014) in U11 category and 3 over-age players (born in 2016) in U9 category. The registration of over-age players is obviously optional.
U13 COMPETITIONS. The 10th edition of U13 competitions of HaBaWaBa International Festival will take place on June 21-28, 2026. The event includes two different tournaments: one of them is dedicated exclusively to girls’ teams, the other one is for boys’ or mixed teams. For both the competitions, participation is reserved for players born in 2013 and later (no over-age players are allowed).
OFFICIAL SUPPORTERS AND SPONSORS. Announcing the dates of HaBaWaBa International Festival and HaBaWaBa International Festival PLUS 2026, Waterpolo Development would like to thank the partners who make these events possible: the institutional supporters World Aquatics, European Aquatics, COMEN and FIN; the sponsors Turbo, Compact Waterpolo Goals, Ossidabile and All Risks Consulenze Assicurative S.r.l.. HaBaWaBa 2026 will take place under the patronage of the Comune di Lignano Sabbiadoro and the association of European Olympic Committees (EOC).
REGISTRATIONS. Registrations for U9, U11 and U13 competitions of HaBaWaBa International Festival 2026 will open on October 15th and will close on January 31st: you can download the Registration Guide and the Registration Form on the official website HaBaWaBa.com.
HaBaWaBa International Festival 2026 – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER YOUR TEAM
HaBaWaBa International Festival PLUS 2026 – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER YOUR TEAM
- GENDER: mixed teams tournaments.
- AGE GROUP CATEGORIES: U11 (born in 2015 + 2 over-age players born in 2014 for team) and U9 teams (born in 2017 + 3 over-age players born in 2016 for team).
- DATES: June, 2026, from 14th to 21st.
- VENUE: Bella Italia & EFA Village, Lignano Sabbiadoro, Italy.
HaBaWaBa International Festival PLUS 2026 – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER YOUR TEAM
- GENDER: mixed teams tournament + girls teams tournament.
- AGE GROUP CATEGORY: U13 (born in 2013)
- DATES: June, 2026, from 21st to 28th.
- VENUE: Bella Italia & EFA Village, Lignano Sabbiadoro, Italy
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