2026 Paddle Europe
Freestyle Championships

10.6.-13.6.2026

Neitikoski | Lieksa | Finland

Schedule

Check out the preliminary schedule for the champs.

Venue

Learn more about the Neitikoski rapid, the venue of the championships.

Travelling & Accommodation

How to arrive and where to stay.

It’s time to say thank you.

Thank you to everyone who made the 2026 Paddle Europe Freestyle Championships such a memorable event. To all the athletes who travelled to compete, the volunteers, officials, judges, partners, and everyone who helped organize the championships, as well as the spectators who joined us at Neitikoski and those who followed the action on YouTube – your support, enthusiasm, and passion made this event truly special.

For the Finnish paddling community, these championships marked a historic milestone as the first-ever Freestyle Championships held in Finland. We are proud to have shared this experience with all of you and hope you enjoyed both the competition and the unique surroundings of Lieksa and Neitikoski.

We warmly welcome you back to Lieksa and Neitikoski in the future. Until we meet again, thank you for being part of this unforgettable chapter in Finnish freestyle kayaking.

Heat list for Saturday 13.06.2026

Heat list for Friday 12.06.2026

Heat list for Thursday 11.06.2026

Heat list for Wednesday 10.06.2026


Results

Live stream on YouTube/@PaddleEurope.


Welcome to Lieksa, the home of the 2026 Paddle Europe Freestyle Championships. Here you will find information to help you prepare for the competition. Closer to the competition dates, we will publish more detailed information about the event itself, such as the competition schedule, results service, and video stream.

Show your support and be part of the action with the official supporter T-shirt of the 2026 Paddle Europe Freestyle Championships. Order now!.

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Supporters of the competition

Sponsors

Governing bodies