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
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!.










