Matan Schwartz

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

Career

He has been appointed to officiate at key events including European Water Polo Championship matches. 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. 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.

He has also officiated in club and continental tournaments, including assignments in the European Champions League and Euro Cup fixtures. 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.

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.