# Serbia and Montenegro water polo league expansion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/serbia-and-montenegro-water-polo-league-expansion
> Updated: 2026-09-30T06:06:19.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

The Water Polo Federations of Serbia and Montenegro have announced plans to expand the Water Polo Regional League (VRL).

Following a meeting between Serbian Federation President Slobodan Soro and Montenegrin Federation President Nikola Milić, officials agreed to increase the total prize fund from 100,000 to 130,000 euros, with the first-place prize rising to 60,000 euros. The Premier League will also expand from eight to 12 teams this season. Further developments include the establishment of a League Assembly and Board of Directors, the verification of the league's Statute, and continued cooperation with Arena Sport to enhance television coverage.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-30: Water polo federations of Serbia and Montenegro expand regional league

Serbian and Montenegrin water polo federations met to expand the Water Polo Regional League, increasing its prize fund to 130,000 euros and expanding the Premier League to 12 teams.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/water-polo-federations-of-serbia-and-montenegro-expand-regional-league

### 2026-09-18: Primorje wins water polo tournament as Slovenia youth football squad announced

Primorje water polo club won the 'Dobri dupin' tournament in Croatia, while Slovenia's youth football team announced its squad for the Slovenia Nations Cup.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/primorje-wins-water-polo-tournament-as-slovenia-youth-football-squad-announced

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