#56 · 22 & 23 August 2026 · Moekesgat, Ter Apel
Experience Europe's largest outdoor water polo festival!
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ZEPTA Water Polo Tournament
Welcome to the ZEPTA Water Polo Tournament, the largest outdoor water polo tournament in Europe! For 56 years, Ter Apel has been the water polo highlight of the year every August. On August 22 and 23, 2026, over 140 teams from more than 12 countries will compete at our unique venue – from premier league in the heated pool to recreational players in the open-air lake. Sports, celebration and fun come together here.
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10
Fields
Heated pool + open-air lake
140+
Teams
From premier league to recreational
13+
Countries
International participants
55+
Years of tradition
Since 1968
3
Party nights
Legendary nights
Teams on the map
Will your team be next on the map?
107
TEAMS REGISTERED
12
COUNTRIES
81
CLUBS
EXPERIENCES
"back every year"
Because of the excitement and fun, the number of participating teams has grown every year.
Bedford Friends
Great Britain
"an unforgettable experience"
After our first visit in 2023, we returned again with three teams. An unforgettable experience!
Devonport
Great Britain
"Compliments to the organization"
The atmosphere was amazing, with teams of different levels and from different countries. Perfectly organized!
Z&PC Rotterdam Dames 2
Rotterdam
WILL YOU BE THERE?
When
22 & 23 August 2026
Starting Friday evening August 21
Where
Moekesgat, Ter Apel
Heated pool + open-air lake with 10 pitches
Costs
€140 per team | €9.50 p.p.
€120 early bird before May 1