SWL Contesting
SWL Contest Calendar
12-Month
Stay Tuned for the Latest Shortwave Listener Contests
Looking for upcoming SWL (Shortwave Listener) contests? This SWL Contest Calendar is your go-to resource for all the upcoming contest events announced also for SWLs. Whether you’re a seasoned listener or just getting started, this calendar helps you track international SWL competitions, SWL challenges, and contest log submission deadlines.
Updated regularly, SWL Contest Calendar ensures you never miss an opportunity to test your contest listening skills, earn awards, and share enthusiasm for contesting with other avid SWL contesters.
Join the ranks of SWL contesters – start planning your contest season now!
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January, 2026
SARTG New Year RTTY Contest
Date: 0800Z-1100Z, Jan 1, 2026
AGCW Happy New Year Contest
Date: 0900Z-1200Z, Jan 1, 2026
EUCW 160m Contest
Date: 2000Z-2300Z, Jan 3 and 0400Z-0700Z, Jan 4, 2026
Rules at: https://www.uft.net/activites-et-concours/concours-eucw-uft-on5me/
SWL’s New Year Contest
Date: 0000Z-2400Z, Jan 4, 2026
Rules at: https://veron.nl/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SWLs-New-Year-Contest-2026.pdf
PRO Digi Contest
Date: 1200Z, Jan 17 to 1159Z, Jan 18, 2026
REF Contest, CW
Date: 0600Z, Jan 24 to 1800Z, Jan 25, 2026
Rules at: https://concours.r-e-f.org/reglements/actuels/reg_cdfhfdx_en_20250315.pdf
BARTG RTTY Sprint
Date: 1200Z, Jan 24 to 1200Z, Jan 25, 2026
VERON SLP Contest
Date: 0000Z, Jan 31 to 2400Z, Feb 1, 2026
Rules at: https://veron.nl/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Contest-rules-VERON-SLP-contests-2026.pdf
UBA DX Contest, SSB
Date: 1300Z, Jan 31 to 1300Z, Feb 1, 2026
Rules at: https://www.uba.be/en/hf/contest-rules/uba-dx-contest
February, 2026
AGCW Straight Key Party
Date: 1600Z-1900Z, Feb 7, 2026 (80 m band)
Rules at: https://www.agcw.de/contest/htp/htp-en/
Dutch PACC Contest
Date: 1200Z, Feb 14 to 1200Z, Feb 15, 2026
Rules at: https://veron.nl/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PACC_2026_rules_eng.pdf
REF Contest, SSB
Date: 0600Z, Feb 21 to 1800Z, Feb 22, 2026
Rules at: https://concours.r-e-f.org/contest/
UBA DX Contest, CW
Date: 1300Z, Feb 28 to 1300Z, Mar 1, 2026
Rules at: https://www.uba.be/en/hf/contest-rules/uba-dx-contest
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