PRACTICAL INFO ENECO CLEAN BEACH CUP 2026

This year, the Eneco Clean Beach Cup looks just a little bit different. To keep beaches clean on the Belgian coast top of mind all year long, we’re taking a new approach in 2026.

We’re kicking things off with a smaller edition in March, followed by the main event in September. On top of that, we’re stepping up our efforts throughout the year with extra actions and engagement around clean beaches — both through live and online activations.

Save the dates

SUNDAY 22 MARCH 2026 - KICK-OFF EVENT

On Sunday 22 March 2026, we’re hosting a small-scale kick-off event at one location: Surfers Paradise in Knokke-Heist.

This moment officially launches the new Eneco Clean Beach Cup journey for 2026. During the day, a beach clean-up will take place together with partners and press. Everyone is welcome to join us between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. to roll up their sleeves and help collect litter at the kick-off location.

Registrations for the kick-off event are open!

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SUNDAY 13 SEPTEMBER 2026 - ENECO CLEAN BEACH CUP

On Sunday 13 September 2026, the large-scale Eneco Clean Beach Cup event will take place across 17 participating locations along the Belgian and Dutch coast.

Just like in previous years, surf and beach clubs will join forces with volunteers to clean up the beaches together.

Registrations for the main event open on 23 March 2026.

Choose your location and sign up

On Sunday 13 September, 17 surf and beach clubs will take part in the Eneco Clean Beach Cup: 16 in Belgium and 1 in the Netherlands.
Not sure where you’d like to help out? Check out our Locations page for a full overview of all participating surf and beach clubs.

Participation is completely free! When you register, a clean-up kit will be waiting for you at your chosen location on Sunday 13 September.

At the main location, you’ll once again find the iconic XXL waste bin, where all collected litter is gathered before being sorted and recycled together with Renewi. Studio Brussel’s live broadcast will also bring extra atmosphere and visibility to the event.

Soon, you’ll also be able to find the full programme here.

It’s also possible to register in advance for the smaller kick-off event. The registration link will be available soon. After registering, a clean-up kit will also be ready for you at that location.

PARTICIPATE

The ECBC cleanup kit

If you help with the clean up, we’ll provide everything you need to get the job done smoothly! Each clean-up kit includes:

• a litter picker

• gloves

• a bucket or Renewi waste bag

• the iconic red Eneco high-visibility vest

If you have your own clean-up equipment, you’re of course welcome to use it. Please note that clean-up kits are available while supplies last.
We kindly ask you to return the litter pickers and buckets after the clean-up so we can reuse them at future Eneco Clean Beach Cup actions.
Clean-up kits are distributed per location based on the number of registered participants. So make sure to sign up for free — that way you’re guaranteed your kit!