TRITON WATERPOLO MASTERS CUP
31 JULY – 2 AUGUST 2026 • MAROUSI, ATHENS, GREECE
TRITON INTERNATIONAL WATERPOLO MASTERS cup 2026
Triton Amarousiou Sports Club is pleased to announce the Triton Masters Cup 2026, a tournament taking place on 31 July – 2 August 2026 at the Marousi Municipal Swimming Pool “Michalis Manios”, Anaxagora & Kyprion Agoniston Street, Marousi 15126, Athens, Greece.
The event will host 16 international teams in a high-level Masters Water Polo tournament featuring a 7-match group stage for all teams and a Final Four knockout stage for the top teams.
ORGANIZED BY
The tournament is organized by Triton Amarousiou Sports Club and includes:
- Organizing Committee
- International Communications Secretariat
- Medical coverage
- Technical competition committee
VENUE & DATES
- Marousi Municipal Swimming Pool “Michalis Manios”
- 31 July – 2 August 2026
The detailed match schedule will be announced after the draw and confirmation of entries.
ELIGIBILITY
- International Masters teams (Men, Women, Mixed)
- Average team age: 35+ (Not strict)
- Up to 17 players per team
- Players from different clubs are allowed to participate on the same team
FORMAT
A. GROUP STAGE
- 2 groups of 8 teams
- Each team plays all other teams in its group (round-robin)
- Matches per team: 7 (guaranteed)
B. KNOCKOUT STAGE (FINAL FOUR)
The top 2 teams from each group advance (4 teams total):
Semi-finals
- 1st Group A vs 2nd Group B
- 1st Group B vs 2nd Group A
Final & 3rd Place Match
- Winners → Final
- Losers → 3rd Place Match
Additional matches: Final Four teams play 2 extra matches (semi-final + final/3rd place), for a total of 9 matches.
REGULATIONS
Matches will follow World Aquatics (FINA) Masters rules, with the following adjustments:
Duration
- 4 × 6 minutes
- Running clock (time does not stop)
- Break: 1’30’’ between periods
Time-outs
- 1 per team per match
Draws
- Group stage: draws allowed
- Knockout stage: penalty shootout (5 + 5)
Exclusions
- Exclusion time: 18’’
GROUP RANKING & TIE-BREAK CRITERIA
Group standings will be determined by:
- Points
- Head-to-head points among the tied teams
- Head-to-head goal difference among the tied teams
- Head-to-head goals scored among the tied teams
- Overall goals scored (all group matches)
- Fair Play / disciplinary points (if applicable)
- Drawing of lots (if still tied)
MEDICAL COVERAGE
- Doctor and lifeguard/rescuer throughout the tournament
- AED on site
- Fully equipped first-aid kit at the competition area
ENTRY FEE
€2,000 per team
Includes:
- 7 guaranteed group-stage matches (Final Four teams play 2 additional matches)
- Medical coverage
- Referees & match administration
- Commemorative kit
- Organization & technical staff
REGISTER YOUR TEAM
Required:
- Team name & country
- Named roster (up to 17 players)
- Team representative contact details
- Proof of payment
Send to: info@tritonmasterscup.com
Deadline: 31 March 2026
DRAW
- The draw will be conducted by the organizers after entries are submitted
- Allocation criteria:
- avoid multiple teams from the same country in the same group
- balance of competitive level
- randomization through seeded “pots”
AWARDS
📜 Commemorative plaques for participating teams
🏆 Champions Cup
🥈 Medals for places 1–2–3
SIDE ACTIVITIES
- Official team photo sessions
- DJ set & music
- Merchandising
- Saturday social night
JOIN THE TOURNAMENT
For team registrations and participation info, contact us by email or submit the registration form. We’ll reply with the fees and next steps.
Venue & Travel
Venue location, directions and recommended hotels for teams and supporters.
Plan your trip to Marousi, Athens with ease.
Media & Livestream
Watch every match live on the official Triton Masters Cup YouTube livestream.
Photos, highlights and replays available after the event.
About Us
Organized by Triton Amarousiou Sports Club in Athens, Greece.
Dedicated to Masters water polo, fair play and quality tournaments.