Dragon boat World Cup 2025: More than 4,700 athletes expect in Brandenburg!

Dragon boat World Cup 2025: More than 4,700 athletes expect in Brandenburg!

The anticipation for the dragon boat world championships 2025 is increasing, because from July 14th Brandenburg will become the stage of a spectacular event. Thousands of athletes and fans from 33 countries, including the largest group from the USA with 850 participants, expect gripping competitions on the Betetzsee regatta route. More than 4,700 participants will duel in 161 decisions and fight for World Cup titles, which makes this event the greatest of its kind in the history of the International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF). City of Brandenburg reports that the competitions take place from July 14th to 20th, 2025 and the event begins with a ceremonial opening ceremony on July 14th at 6 p.m.

The organizers have been preparing for this mega event since 2022, which has been due to their extensive experience from previous dragon boat events since 2004. One is proud of the support of Mayor Steffen Scheffel and Prime Minister Dietmar Woidke, who contributed to the implementation of this great event. The organization committee and numerous helpers have been committed to offering the participants and visitors an unforgettable experience. [Brandenburger Regatten] (https://www.brandenburger-regatten.de/drachenboot-2025-Mega-Event- der-Dem-Beetzsee/) emphasizes that competitions in two boat classes-the standard and high performance racing Small Boats will take place.

limited access and parking facilities

For the event, some streets in the area around the regatta route will be blocked for the event from July 11, 2025, 8:00 a.m. Fritze Bollmann-Weg in particular is closed for motor vehicle traffic. However, residents can get to their land via the Freedom Way. It is advisable to use public transport or bicycle, as the parking lots are severely restricted. Paid parking spaces are only temporarily available on a green area between the Fritze Bollmann-Weg and the Brielower Landstrasse. The residents are urgently asked to adhere to the stopping bans, since unauthorized vehicles can be towed for a fee.

Another important detail: The bathing beach of Massowburg is closed to the public during the competitions, from July 11th to 20th, 2025. In addition, a suction and wave striking ban applies in the regatta route area of ​​the Beetzsee to ensure security for everyone involved. Drachenboot.de explains that the participants will compete against each other in seven age groups and inclusion categories, which gives this event a particularly diverse character.

The event will take place daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. until the final ceremony on July 20 at 7 p.m., where the last titles are awarded. Don't miss this exciting spectacle and be there when the best dragon boat teams in the world in the Beetzsee fight for fame and honor!