31 result(s) for balaton in Sport
Now On: 'Tour de Hongrie' Cycling Race Around Hungary
- 14 May 2026 5:28 AM
- sport
This year’s 47th Tour de Hongrie takes place mainly in southern Hungary, from May 13 to 17. The five-stage event will pass through 70 towns in seven counties, with 15 intermediate sprint points for bonus seconds and 12 categorized climbs.
Record Participation Expected for 20th Anniversary Ultrabalaton
- 16 Apr 2026 7:32 AM
- sport
Europe’s premier lake-circling ultramarathon reaches a major milestone during the last weekend of April, as the NN Ultrabalaton celebrates its 20th anniversary. This year, organizers are preparing for the largest turnout in the event's history, cementing its status as a cornerstone of the Hungarian sporting calendar.
Record Entries Expected for Balaton Cross-Swim ‘26
- 14 Apr 2026 12:37 PM
- sport
Registration has officially opened for the 44th Lidl Balaton Cross-Swim, and the "Hungarian Sea" is already seeing a surge of interest. Despite winter only recently bowing out, over 2,600 participants signed up within the first 24 hours, with registrations surpassing the 5,000 mark in just two days.
Balaton Winter Activities: Huge Ice Rink Network & Family Fun Attractions
- 11 Nov 2025 7:04 AM
- sport
Balatonfüred is preparing to welcome winter visitors again with an expanded seasonal ice rink and new family-friendly features. This year, a network of three rinks will be linked by a one-kilometre ice corridor, creating a total skating surface of around 3,600 m², Deputy Mayor András Holczer announced.
MotoGP Saw Foreign Visitor Numbers Soar at Lake Balaton
- 2 Sep 2025 8:49 AM
- sport
The return to Hungary of MotoGP, the premier category of high-speed motorcycle racing, boosted the number of foreign visitors to the area around Lake Balaton over the race weekend, Visit Hungary said.
Veszprém & Bakony-Balaton Named European Region of Sport for 2026
- 5 Aug 2025 9:38 AM
- sport
Veszprém and the surrounding Bakony-Balaton region have been awarded the title of European Region of Sport 2026, the Veszprém-Balaton 2023 Zrt. announced.
Updated: New Date for Balaton Swim - Saturday, 9 August
- 1 Aug 2025 7:54 AM
- http://hungarytoday.hu/
- sport
The 43rd Lidl Balaton Cross-Swim, originally set to take place this Saturday, 2 August between Révfülöp and Balatonboglár, it is postponed, the organizers announced. New date is Saturday 9 August.
Blue Ribbon at Balaton: Sailing Boats Damaged, but Race Goes Ahead Now
- 9 Jul 2025 5:55 PM
- sport
Several boats were damaged by the storm earlier in the week, but 422 entries have already arrived at the competition center for the 57th Kékszalag Raiffeisen Grand Prix, which starts this Thursday.
MotoGP & Superbike Races at Balaton Park Circuit, 22 - 24 August
- 2 Jul 2025 5:15 PM
- sport
A major moment in Hungarian motorsport is unfolding this year as Balaton Park Circuit in Balatonfőkajár prepares to host both the MotoGP and Superbike World Championship rounds. At a press event held during the official MotoGP test sessions, State Secretary for Sport Ádám Schmidt hailed the occasion as a source of pride, opportunity, and joy for the country.
Now On: 'Tour de Hongrie' Cycling Race Around Hungary
- 14 May 2026 5:28 AM
- sport
This year’s 47th Tour de Hongrie takes place mainly in southern Hungary, from May 13 to 17. The five-stage event will pass through 70 towns in seven counties, with 15 intermediate sprint points for bonus seconds and 12 categorized climbs.
Record Participation Expected for 20th Anniversary Ultrabalaton
- 16 Apr 2026 7:32 AM
- sport
Europe’s premier lake-circling ultramarathon reaches a major milestone during the last weekend of April, as the NN Ultrabalaton celebrates its 20th anniversary. This year, organizers are preparing for the largest turnout in the event's history, cementing its status as a cornerstone of the Hungarian sporting calendar.
Record Entries Expected for Balaton Cross-Swim ‘26
- 14 Apr 2026 12:37 PM
- sport
Registration has officially opened for the 44th Lidl Balaton Cross-Swim, and the "Hungarian Sea" is already seeing a surge of interest. Despite winter only recently bowing out, over 2,600 participants signed up within the first 24 hours, with registrations surpassing the 5,000 mark in just two days.
Balaton Winter Activities: Huge Ice Rink Network & Family Fun Attractions
- 11 Nov 2025 7:04 AM
- sport
Balatonfüred is preparing to welcome winter visitors again with an expanded seasonal ice rink and new family-friendly features. This year, a network of three rinks will be linked by a one-kilometre ice corridor, creating a total skating surface of around 3,600 m², Deputy Mayor András Holczer announced.
MotoGP Saw Foreign Visitor Numbers Soar at Lake Balaton
- 2 Sep 2025 8:49 AM
- sport
The return to Hungary of MotoGP, the premier category of high-speed motorcycle racing, boosted the number of foreign visitors to the area around Lake Balaton over the race weekend, Visit Hungary said.
Veszprém & Bakony-Balaton Named European Region of Sport for 2026
- 5 Aug 2025 9:38 AM
- sport
Veszprém and the surrounding Bakony-Balaton region have been awarded the title of European Region of Sport 2026, the Veszprém-Balaton 2023 Zrt. announced.
Updated: New Date for Balaton Swim - Saturday, 9 August
- 1 Aug 2025 7:54 AM
- http://hungarytoday.hu/
- sport
The 43rd Lidl Balaton Cross-Swim, originally set to take place this Saturday, 2 August between Révfülöp and Balatonboglár, it is postponed, the organizers announced. New date is Saturday 9 August.
Blue Ribbon at Balaton: Sailing Boats Damaged, but Race Goes Ahead Now
- 9 Jul 2025 5:55 PM
- sport
Several boats were damaged by the storm earlier in the week, but 422 entries have already arrived at the competition center for the 57th Kékszalag Raiffeisen Grand Prix, which starts this Thursday.
MotoGP & Superbike Races at Balaton Park Circuit, 22 - 24 August
- 2 Jul 2025 5:15 PM
- sport
A major moment in Hungarian motorsport is unfolding this year as Balaton Park Circuit in Balatonfőkajár prepares to host both the MotoGP and Superbike World Championship rounds. At a press event held during the official MotoGP test sessions, State Secretary for Sport Ádám Schmidt hailed the occasion as a source of pride, opportunity, and joy for the country.


















