With just 3 days to go until the world’s largest dragon boat event hits the water in Brandenburg, Germany, we’re excited to welcome paddlers, coaches, and supporters from 33 countries to the 17th IDBF World Dragon Boat Racing Championships.

🏁 From July 14–20, thousands of athletes will compete in both Standard Boat (STD) and Small Boat (SB) classes across multiple divisions and distances. This is the biggest and most international IDBF event yet—and we can’t wait to see the energy and teamwork on full display!

🌍 Participating Countries – WDBRC 2025

• Argentina – 6 STD
• Australia – 62 STD, 42 SB
• Canada – 88 STD, 36 SB
• China – 32 STD, 36 SB
• Chinese Taipei – 22 STD, 8 SB
• Cyprus – no entries listed
• Czech Republic – 11 STD, 33 SB
• France – 20 STD, 24 SB
• Germany – 49 STD, 39 SB
• Great Britain – 15 STD, 27 SB
• Hong Kong China – 17 STD, 42 SB
• Hungary – 24 STD, 24 SB
• India – 8 STD, 6 SB
• Ireland – no entries listed
• Italy – 24 STD, 21 SB
• Japan – 8 STD, 12 SB
• Macau China – 6 STD, 8 SB
• Malaysia – no entries listed
• Netherlands – 4 STD, 15 SB
• New Zealand – 12 STD, 27 SB
• Non-Member Nation(s) – 4 STD
• Norway – no STD, 15 SB
• Panama – no entries listed
• Philippines – no STD, 12 SB
• Poland – 16 STD, 30 SB
• Serbia – no STD, 3 SB
• Singapore – 19 STD, 8 SB
• Spain – 21 STD, 28 SB
• Sweden – 5 STD, 21 SB
• Switzerland – 6 STD, 9 SB
• Ukraine – 36 STD, 48 SB
• United Arab Emirates – 88 STD, 6 SB
• United States – 88 STD, 54 SB

Check the full team list and live results here:
🔗 Live Results & Entries

Training Schedule by Country

All teams have designated time slots for practice ahead of racing. Make sure your crew knows where and when to be:

📥 View the Official Training Booking Schedule

Venue Info & Arrival

The championships will be held at:
📌 Regattastrecke Beetzsee, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
📍 Open in Google Maps

We wish all teams safe travels as they make their way to Germany over the next few days. Whether you're flying across the world or driving across Europe—know that a global paddling family awaits you at the finish line. 🐉🌍

🎉 Good Luck, Paddlers!

This is more than a competition—it’s a celebration of teamwork, cultural pride, and the unstoppable dragon boat spirit. Paddle hard, support each other, and soak in every moment.

We'll be cheering you on from the shoreline and online.
See you all very soon in Brandenburg!