The 2026 Paddle Europe Slalom Cup season is already delivering a high-level international contest, bringing together some of the strongest canoe slalom athletes in Europe across iconic venues and technically demanding whitewater courses.
Organised under the Open Canoe Slalom Cup format, the series follows the ICF ranking race structure, with one qualification run and one final run at each competition venue. The competition continues to establish itself as one of the most important development and performance circuits for European slalom athletes aiming to compete consistently at the highest international level.
The 2026 season is divided into two parts, featuring races across nine renowned European canoe slalom venues.
Part 1
- La Seu d’Urgell (ESP) – 7-8 March
- Pau (FRA) – 14-15 March
- Markkleeberg (GER) – 10-12 April
- Liptovsky Mikulas (SVK) – 2-3 May
- Tacen (SLO) – 9-10 May
Part 2
- Krakow (POL) – 16-17 May
- Bratislava (SVK) – 31 July-1 August
- Prague (CZE) – 14-16 August
- Cesson Sévigné (FRA) – 29-30 August
The structure of the competition rewards both consistency and peak performance throughout the season. According to the regulations, the overall standings are calculated using the best result from Part 1 and the best three results from Part 2.
The 2026 series uses the official ECA Open Slalom Cup points allocation table, with winners in all four Olympic disciplines receiving 60 points. Overall standings are based on the best result from Part 1 and the best three results from Part 2.
Season Still Wide Open
With key races still to come in Krakow, Bratislava, Prague and Cesson Sévigné, the battle for the overall Paddle Europe Slalom Cup titles remains fully open.
The second half of the season is expected to bring even more intense competition as athletes fight for valuable ranking points ahead of the final events.
Current rankings will be published after this weekend competition in Tacen.
8.5.2026
