EVENT DESCRIPTION

The European Rowing Indoor Championships, presented by Concept2 return in 2027 as an in-person event. After the championships were most recently held as an online event, ERICH 2027 will bring athletes, officials, fans and partners back together at a shared competition venue in the Saxon capital of Dresden (Germany) from 22 to 24 January 2027.

EVENTS OFFERED

Over 2,000 athletes from across Europe will compete on rowing ergometers battling for European Championship medals on the traditional 2000m and the 500m-sprint. Established in 2019, the format will be held in Germany for the first time in 2027. In addition, the German Rowing Ergometer Championship, the Central German Ergometer Championship, as well as a School & Corporate Cups will be held alongside the ERICH. This makes the event not only a stage for top performances, but also a meeting point for young talent, recreational sport and the regional club landscape.

EVENT DOCUMENTS

The Competition Notice and the Competitors & Friends Guide will be published shortly on https://www.erichdresden2027.com/en/ and on the next tabs on this page.

ENTRIES AND ACCREDITATION

The registration for the 2027 ERICH opens on Tuesday, 08 September 2026 until early January (date TBC). Information regarding the registration deadline will be provided at later stage. If you have any questions about the registration and accreditation process, please contact competition@erichdresden2027.com

ELIGIBILITY

All European Rowing Member Federations shall be eligible to compete in the European Rowing Indoor Championships. An athlete must present a valid passport from the country for which they wish to compete (as per the European Rowing Rules of Racing).

ABOUT THE VENUE

The state capital Dresden is not only known as a city of art and culture with numerous landmarks such as the baroque Zwinger Palace and the Frauenkirche, but also for the picturesque course of the Elbe river. Due to its impressive art collections and baroque architecture, Dresden also bears the nickname "Florence on the Elbe". At the same time, the presence of the Elbe also shapes Dresden's sporting landscape and provides ideal conditions for rowing. The origins of rowing in Dresden date back to the late 19th century, and the sport has been a core discipline in the city since the beginning of the modern Olympic Games in 1896. This is also reflected in the distribution of Saxon rowing clubs, which have a total of over 2,150 active members. In Dresden and the surrounding area alone, eight member clubs of the Saxon Rowing Association (founded in 1990) are based along the Elbe. In addition, one of the two state-wide training centres is located in Dresden due to its optimal conditions. Numerous athletes from Dresden have benefited from the excellent conditions of professional training environments in all sporting disciplines, both on the water and on land, and have celebrated international success. The Olympic medals won for the city since 1936 are exemplary of the careers in rowing that have emerged from Dresden.

2027 European Rowing Indoor Championships, presented by Concept2

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