Poreč, Croatia — The city of Poreč has been confirmed as the host of the 2026 U23 European Boxing Championships, set to take place from 14 to 25 November 2026.

European boxing will once again turn its eyes to the Adriatic coast as Poreč, Croatia, has been officially confirmed as the host city of the U23 European Boxing Championships, scheduled to take place from 14 to 25 November 2026.

Situated on Croatia’s Adriatic coast, Poreč is known for its modern sports facilities and experience in hosting international sporting events, making it an ideal venue for a championship of this scale.

The championship will also highlight the close collaboration between the Croatian Boxing Federation and the European Boxing leadership. This cooperation is reflected in the presence of Mr. Lars Brovil, President of European Boxing, whose support underscores the confidence placed in Croatia’s organisational capabilities and long-term vision for the sport.

The President of the Croatian Boxing Federation, Mr. Bono Bosniak, welcomed the decision, highlighting the championship as another important step in strengthening Croatia’s position within European Boxing. 

With  a vibrant host city, and strong institutional leadership, the 2026 U23 European Boxing Championships in Poreč promise to be a landmark event on the European boxing calendar—both competitively and organisationally.