Europei Tiro con l’Arco 2026 Kicks Off in Antalya: Full May 19 Schedule, TV, Streaming & Italian Archer Lineup

The 2026 European Archery Championships have arrived in Antalya, Turkey, where the world’s best archers are competing for continental titles in both recurve and compound disciplines. Today’s qualification rounds mark the formal start of what promises to be a thrilling week of competition, with Italy’s national team looking to build on their recent successes, including gold medals at the 2025 World Para Archery Championships.

Host city Antalya has positioned itself as a global hub for archery, and the Mermer Beach Archery Field—with its state-of-the-art facilities and prime Mediterranean location—is proving to be the perfect stage for this elite event. While live television coverage is limited, dedicated streaming options ensure fans worldwide can follow the action in real time.

Europei Tiro con l’Arco 2026: May 19 Schedule at a Glance

The first day of competition features qualification rounds in both recurve and compound categories, with no live television broadcast but streaming available for key sessions. All times are listed in local Antalya time (UTC+3).

Time Zone Note: Antalya is UTC+3 (no daylight saving). To convert to your local time, subtract 3 hours for Central European Time (CET), 7 hours for Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), or 10 hours for Pacific Daylight Time (PDT).

Italy’s Archers: Who to Watch Today

Italy has entered 12 archers across both recurve and compound disciplines, with several athletes aiming to qualify for the knockout stages. The team includes:

• Marco Galiazzo (Olympic silver medalist, recurve)
• Claudia Mandia (2025 World Para Archery gold medalist, recurve)
• Matteo Bisiani (rising star, recurve)
• Elisa Roner (compound specialist)
• Giulio Pellizzari (team captain, compound)

The Italian team is particularly strong in mixed team events, where they’ll look to build on their success from last year’s European Championships. Team captain Giulio Pellizzari told OA Sport ahead of the tournament, “We’re coming into this competition with high expectations. Antalya is a fantastic venue, and we’ve prepared meticulously for these qualification rounds.”

How to Watch Europei Tiro con l’Arco 2026 Live

While live television coverage is limited, dedicated streaming platforms ensure fans can follow the action:

• Archery+ (paid subscription): Official streaming partner for the event, offering live coverage of qualification rounds and all finals (May 23–24). Subscribe here.
• Sport2u TV: Free preview streams available for select sessions today, including the compound qualification rounds. Watch here.
• World Archery Social Media: Official highlights and updates will be shared on World Archery’s Facebook and Twitter.

Note: Free-to-air television coverage is minimal, with only OA Sport providing daily recaps and analysis in Italian. For English-language updates, follow World Archery’s official communications.

Antalya: The Rising Star of Archery

The Mermer Beach Archery Field in Antalya has quickly become one of Europe’s premier archery venues, hosting multiple World Cup events and the 2025 Mediterranean Games. The facility features:

• 80 shooting lanes with advanced scoring systems
• Climate-controlled indoor ranges for all weather conditions
• Spectator seating for 2,000+ fans
• Proximity to the Mediterranean Sea, offering scenic backdrops for competitions

Turkey’s investment in archery infrastructure has paid dividends, with Antalya now competing with traditional archery hubs like Lausanne and Bisceglie for major events. The city’s mild May weather (average highs of 28°C/82°F) provides ideal conditions for outdoor shooting.

Looking Ahead: May 20 Schedule Preview

Tomorrow’s competition shifts to elimination rounds, with the first knockout matches scheduled:

• 09:15–09:45 UTC+3: Men’s recurve team sedicesimi (round of 16)
• 10:00–10:30 UTC+3: Women’s recurve and men’s compound team sedicesimi
• 14:15–16:00 UTC+3: Individual elimination rounds (recurve and compound)

Italy’s archers will look to secure top-16 placements in their individual categories to advance. The mixed team events, where Italy has historically excelled, will also draw attention.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where can I watch the Europei Tiro con l’Arco 2026 live?

A: Official streaming is available via Archery+ (paid) and Sport2u TV (free preview). No free-to-air TV coverage is confirmed.

Q: How does qualification work in archery?

A: Archers shoot a set number of arrows (typically 72 in recurve, 144 in compound) to accumulate a score. The top 16 in each category advance to elimination rounds, with seeding based on qualification scores.

Q: Which Italian archers are the biggest favorites?

A: Marco Galiazzo (men’s recurve) and Claudia Mandia (women’s recurve) are among Italy’s top contenders, while Giulio Pellizzari leads the compound team with strong mixed team prospects.

Q: What are the prize distributions?

A: World Archery has confirmed prize money totals of €120,000 for recurve and €80,000 for compound events, with gold medalists earning €15,000 each in individual categories.

As the Europei Tiro con l’Arco 2026 enters its second day, all eyes will be on Italy’s archers as they navigate the qualification gauntlet. With Antalya proving to be a formidable host and the world’s best athletes in action, this promises to be a championship for the record books.

For real-time updates, follow World Archery and OA Sport. The next official update will cover May 20’s elimination rounds, with live streaming available starting at 09:00 UTC+3.