| Tourney Name: | 2024 Men's European U-19 Water Polo Championship |
| Size: | 300px |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Dates: | 1–7 September |
| Num Teams: | 16 |
| Confederations: | 1 |
| Venues: | 1 |
| Cities: | 1 |
| Matches: | 48 |
| Previous: | 2022 Men's European U-19 Water Polo Championship |
| Next: | 2026 Men's European U-19 Water Polo Championship |
The 2024 Men's European U-19 Water Polo Championship was the 28th edition of the tournament, held in Burgas, Bulgaria from 1 to 7 September 2024.[1] [2] Serbia are the defending champions.
Burgas was given the hosting rights on October 11, 2023.[1] [2]
For the first time, the 16 teams are sorted into two Divisions, based on the last edition and the qualifiers. The top eight teams made Division 1 and the other eight teams Division 2. Both divisions were split into two groups of four teams. The top two teams from each group of Division 1 advanced directly to the quarterfinals, while the other two teams from each group played against one of the top two sides from each group in Division 2 in a play-off round. Starting with quarterfinals onward, the regular knock-out system was used.
See main article: 2024 Men's European U-19 Water Polo Championship Qualifiers.
Sixteen teams competed at the main event.[3]
| Host | October 11, 2023 | – | 1 | ||
| 2022 European Championship | 18–25 September 2022 | Podgorica | 8 | ||
| Qualifiers | 14–17 March 2024 | Various | 7 |
The draw was held on 26 March 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.[4] [5]
Division 1
The pots for Division 1 were decided by the rankings of the 2022 U-19 European Championship.
Division 2
The seeding for Division 2 was decided by who finished first and second in the qualifiers (excluding Bulgaria).
All times are local (UTC+1).
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