Save the Date - Koninklijke- Holland Beker

May 20, 2026

Save the Date – Koninklijke- Holland Beker

Save the Date — Koninklijke Holland Beker 2026

19, 20 & 21 June 2026 · Bosbaan, Amsterdam · Free entry

We’re back. And we’re bringing more than rowing.

From Friday 19 to Sunday 21 June 2026, the Koninklijke Holland Beker returns to the Bosbaan in Amsterdam. Three days of top international rowing with festival vibes on shore: live music, the smallest ferris wheel in the Netherlands, dinner along the water, a kids program, and food and drinks by Cantina Mobilé (known from De Rollende Keukens).

140 years of tradition. Still feels new every year.

THE PROGRAM

Friday 19 June — Bosbaan After Work
A summer Friday afternoon by the water, with rowing activities, live music and a networking program for partners and guests.

On the water (16:00–20:00) — Rowing clinics. Get in the boat with colleagues or friends and race on the iconic Bosbaan.

On the shore (16:00–23:00) — Opening fair with festival vibes: live music, the smallest ferris wheel in the Netherlands, drinks, great food and the best summer atmosphere.

VIP event (16:00–20:00 · by request) — Open bar, snacks, keynote by an Olympic rower and networking in a private VIP area. Perfect for client activation, a team outing or relationship building. Contact for access via the form below.

Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 June — Row, Family & Friends
Two days of international rowing combined with a full festival program for families, friends and sports fans.

ON THE WATER

09:00–12:00 — Heats and semifinals (20+ countries)
13:00–18:00 — Finals and victory celebrations
18:00–20:00 — Get in the boat yourself

ON THE SHORE

09:00–12:00 — OKEANOS breakfast and coffee
12:00–13:00 — Lunch on the festival grounds (reserve in advance)
12:00–17:00 — Kids program (4–14 yrs): scavenger hunt, craft corner, learn to row
12:00–23:00 — Opening fair: live music, ferris wheel, food, drinks
18:00–20:00 — Dinner along the Bosbaan
Saturday 19:00–21:00 — World Cup match Netherlands vs Sweden on big screen