Registration for the Helios Dragon Boat Cup 2026 has already started. Several teams have already registered in the first few days.
Interested teams should therefore be quick now, as the starting places are in high demand. Especially for the new 1,000-meter pursuit race, in which only eight starting places are available for 10 and 20-person boats.

2026 is a very special year: the Dragon Boat Cup in Salzgitter is celebrating its 20th anniversary. To mark the occasion, participation in the 1,000-metre race is free of charge for all teams that also register for the regular cup. Whether company, club or private group - everyone can take part.

Paddling is easy to learn. At least ten paddlers are required for the 10-person cup and 18 paddlers for the 20-person cup, as well as one drummer each.

With the Helios Klinikum Salzgitter as the main sponsor, the organizing Bäder, Sport und Freizeit Salzgitter GmbH is ideally positioned. "As a local partner, it is particularly important to us to make Salzgitter an even better place to live. The Helios Dragon Boat Cup is a thrilling event for the whole family. Our team is once again highly motivated and is looking forward to defending its title in the 20-strong cup," says Sascha Kucera, Managing Director of Helios Klinikum Salzgitter.

"The Helios Dragon Boat Cup is a unique team event - the perfect opportunity to combine sporting ambition and team spirit. We are particularly looking forward to the premiere of the 1,000-meter pursuit race. This will provide plenty of action, exciting overtaking maneuvers and excitement right to the end - for participants and visitors alike," explain Doreen Plutta and Lukas Nowak from Bäder, Sport und Freizeit Salzgitter GmbH.