Qualification Round Begins Across Four Groups

The 2025/26 Women’s European Aquatics Water Polo Conference Cup kicks off today, 14 November, with eight fixtures spread across Groups A, B, C, and D. Teams from across Europe begin their qualification campaigns as they battle for progression to the next phase of the competition.

All fixtures are listed in Central European Time (CET).

📍 Group A

13:00 – Göztepe Sport Klub vs CN Sant Feliu

The competition opens with Turkish side Göztepe taking on Spain’s CN Sant Feliu in what promises to be a closely matched contest.

14:30 – San Ġiljan ASC vs SV Blau Weiss Bochum

San Ġiljan ASC, representing Malta in this group, continue their development on the European stage as they face Germany’s Blau Weiss Bochum. While the Maltese side are still gaining experience at this level, the match offers a valuable opportunity to test themselves internationally.

📍 Group B

16:00 – VK Jadran Split vs ZVK Crvena Zvezda

A Balkan showdown opens Group B, with Croatian club Jadran Split meeting Serbian side Crvena Zvezda.

18:00 – CSM Unirea Alba Iulia vs Shile Cosenza Pallanuoto

Hosts CSM Unirea Alba Iulia begin their home tournament against Italian team Cosenza Pallanuoto in the second Group B matchup.

📍 Group C

19:00 – Clube Fluvial Portuense vs CN Tenerife Echeyde

Portuguese outfit Clube Fluvial Portuense take on Tenerife Echeyde of Spain as both teams aim for a strong start in Group C.

20:30 – Dalton Koleji SK vs ASB Brizz Nuoto

The Turkish side Dalton Koleji SK faces Italian club Brizz Nuoto in the final Group C showdown of the day.

📍 Group D

18:00 – NC Chania vs ZVL-1886

Greek side NC Chania meet Dutch team ZVL-1886 in one of the day’s most balanced fixtures.

19:30 – Sirens ASC vs AC PAOK

Sirens ASC, the reigning Maltese women’s champions, begin their European journey against Greek opponents PAOK. Sirens enter the competition as Malta’s strongest representative, looking to build on their domestic success and make their mark internationally.

🔎 What to Expect Today

Matchday 14 November marks the beginning of an exciting qualification phase, with teams from across Europe competing to secure their place in the next round. For Malta, both Sirens ASC and San Ġiljan ASC will be looking to gain valuable experience and positive results as they represent the island on the continental stage.