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Lucerne is bidding to host the World Rowing Championships 2027

Link to the full press release (German): World Rowing Championships 2027 (06.05.2024)

Link to the bidding website: https://lucerne2027.com/en/

Lucerne, May 2024 – After more than 20 years, it is time to bring the 2027 World Rowing Championships back to Lucerne. Together with SWISS ROWING, the LUCERNE REGATTA Association will submit an application to World Rowing, the international rowing federation, in June. It would be the fifth World Championships held on the Rotsee. This November, delegates from national rowing federations will decide at the World Rowing Congress whether Lucerne, following the successful European Championship in 2019, will be awarded the hosting rights for the World Championships in 2027.


  • Accreditation

    The media interest at the LUCERNE REGATTA is usually high which is why we recommend to apply for an accreditation as early as possible. Please use the official World Rowing accreditation service to do so: LINK

  • Individual Accreditation

    During the LUCERNE REGATTA media accreditation are only handed out in exceptional cases and solely to professionals in possession of a press permit. Please contact the regatta office (boathouse) to file a request.

    For Radio and TV stations please get in touch with the Host Broadcaster: SRF

  • Photographers

    Photographers are asked to wear an official photographer vest on top of their clothing. The vests are available at the mediacentre in the grandstand for a deposit of CHF 50.00. Without a vest, photographers will not get access to restricted areas (victory pontoon, media grandstand, etc.).

  • Workstations

    At the LUCERNE REGATTA, a media center is available for the media members.

    The workstations are located within the covered grandstand in the finish area. It is separated from the public area, with a good view of the regatta course and the finish line.

    The workstations are not pre-reserved, they can be used first come first served. Only the places equipped with special pre-ordered technical installations will be allocated by the OC.

    The workplaces of the television commentators will be located in reporters’ cabins on the opposite side of the grandstand behind the finish line.

    The following facilities are available for the reporters in the media center:
    -Workstations with power supply (adapters are not available).
    -WLAN access
    -Copy service
    -telephone (only in case of urgent need)
    -Drinks and snacks

    For more information, please visit the World Rowing Media Center.

  • Arrival and Accomodation

    Please follow the links for detailed information on “how to get to Rotsee” and accomodation in and around Lucerne: LINK