Eindhoven Qualification Meet 2026

In summer 2026, the Eindhoven Qualification Meet (EQM) will return as an essential qualification meet on the Dutch swimming calendar. This important event gives Dutch swimmers the opportunity to compete for selection spots for the 2026 European Swimming Championships in Paris.

The EQM attracts the nation’s best swimmers aiming to secure their place on the Dutch national team for one of Europe’s premier swimming events. The meet is organized by the Royal Dutch Swimming Federation (KNZB) in close cooperation with the Municipality of Eindhoven and the Province of Brabant.

The event takes place in Eindhoven’s state-of-the-art aquatic facilities, offering top-level competition conditions for swimmers and coaches alike. More details about the exact dates and qualification criteria will be announced soon.

For swimmers and coaches preparing for major international competitions, the EQM serves as a critical stepping stone to test performance and achieve qualifying times under race conditions.

Stay tuned for updates on registration, event schedules, and official information.

Reach the Swimming Center by Public Transport
Take the metro to Zuidplein station, and you can walk to the Rotterdam Swimming Center in just one minute. More information about public transport in Rotterdam can be found here.

Coming by Car?
You can park at P+R Slinge, then take the metro for one stop to Zuidplein. Parking is free there if you use your public transport card. For more information, click here. Of course, paid parking is also available at Q-Park Zuidplein, just a one-minute walk from the Rotterdam Swimming Center.

Check the EQM aftermovie of earlier editions:

The Competition Pack will be online soon.