Matan Schwartz

Matan Schwartz
Born
Israel
OccupationWater polo referee
Years activeSince 2015

Matan Schwartz (born in 1985) is an Israeli international water polo referee who has officiated at major global and European competitions,[1][2][3] and currently serves as a European Aquatics A' category listed referee.[4]

Career

Schwartz is listed among the top water polo referees in the European Aquatics officials registry for the 2025–2026 season, representing Israel in the A category of international referees.[5] He has been appointed to officiate at key events including European Water Polo Championship matches.[6]

In 2025, Schwartz served as a neutral referee at the World Aquatics U20 Water Polo Championships in Zagreb, officiating matches for teams from multiple continents.[7] He was also named as a referee for World Aquatics World Cup 2025 Division 1 women's matches in Alexandroupolis, reflecting his activity across elite international fixtures.[8]

Schwartz has officiated in club and continental tournaments, including assignments in the European Champions League and Euro Cup fixtures.[9] Additionally, he has served in VAR and on‑field referee roles in high‑profile matches such as the final four of the Women's Champions League.[10][11][12]

He served as a neutral referee at the World Aquatics U20 Water Polo Championships in Zagreb 2025.[13] In January 2026, he officiated the bronze-medal game between Greece and Italy at the 2026 Men's European Water Polo Championship held in Belgrade.[14]

References

  1. ^ "Water Polo Officials List | European Aquatics®". 2023-01-16. Retrieved 2026-01-26.
  2. ^ "Water Polo Officials List". European Aquatics. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
  3. ^ ""יש הרבה לחץ פוליטי": מתן שוורץ שפט את גמר אליפות אירופה בכדורמים ומכוון לאולימפיאדה". Israel Hayom. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
  4. ^ https://tomotournament.com/news/olympic-final-referees-recognized-tomo/
  5. ^ "Water Polo Officials List". European Aquatics. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
  6. ^ "European Water Polo Championships: Technical Officials". European Aquatics. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
  7. ^ "U20 Water Polo Championships – Zagreb 2025 – WWR". World Waterpolo Referee Association. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
  8. ^ "WORLD AQUATICS WORLD CUP 2025 APPOINTMENTS – WWR". World Waterpolo Referee Association. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
  9. ^ "Appointments – Page 2 – WWR". World Waterpolo Referee Association. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
  10. ^ "מתן שוורץ בפיינל פור ליגת האלופות". Facebook. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
  11. ^ ""יש הרבה לחץ פוליטי": מתן שוורץ שפט את גמר אליפות אירופה בכדורמים ומכוון לאולימפיאדה". Israel Hayom. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
  12. ^ "European Aquatics Official grading 2024–2025 – Waterpolo 360". Retrieved 13 January 2026.
  13. ^ "U20 Water Polo Championships – Zagreb 2025 – WWR". World Waterpolo Referee Association. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
  14. ^ Curcic, Ivan (2026-01-25). "Greece outperforms Italy, winning its first-ever Euro medal". Total Waterpolo. Retrieved 2026-01-27.
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