Underwater Olsztyn 2026 features a unique three-stage competition format, designed to provide plenty of playing time and competitive matches for teams of different experience levels.

1. Qualification Round

Earn your place in Gold or Silver.

Teams are drawn into balanced qualification groups based on their declared Gold or Silver level. Every team competes for a place in one of the two divisions.

Your declared level is used for seeding only your results determine where you play next.

2. Gold & Silver Divisions

New groups. New opponents.

Teams continue competing in their respective divisions. The format is designed to avoid repeating matches from the qualification stage whenever possible.

Both divisions have their own competition and standings.

3. Finals

Every position matters.

Teams compete in placement matches to determine their final ranking within each division.

The day concludes with separate Gold and Silver finals, including matches for 3rd place and the championship title.

Example tournament structure - 16 teams

The final competition structure may vary depending on the number of registered teams.

Both divisions have independent rankings and their own champions. Silver is not simply a continuation of the Gold standings.

The official awards ceremony will take place during the Color Afterparty.

Tournament Day Schedule

Time Activity

08:00 Venue opens / Team registration

08:30 Captains' Meeting

09:00–12:00 Stage 1 Qualification

12:00–12:30 Break / Division announcements

12:30–15:30 Stage 2 Gold & Silver

15:30–16:00 Break / Final stage preparation

16:00–17:30 Placement matches

17:30 Silver Final / Gold 3rd Place

17:45 Gold Final / Silver 3rd Place

This is an example schedule for 16 teams. The final schedule and qualification draw will be published on 3 November 2026. Match times may change if additional time is needed for tie-breakers or unforeseen delays.