The qualifying competition for 2012 Men's European Water Polo Championship is a series of competitions to decide the qualifiers for 2012 Men's European Water Polo Championship.
(hosts) <BR> (Winners, 2010 Men's European Water Polo Championship) <BR> (Finalists, 2010 Men's European Water Polo Championship) <BR> (3rd Place, 2010 Men's European Water Polo Championship) <BR> (4th Place, 2010 Men's European Water Polo Championship) <BR> (5th Place, 2010 Men's European Water Polo Championship)
The playoffs were played home-and-away in October 2012, with the winner advancing on aggregate goals scored over the two legs. Each group winner was drawn against each group runner-up. The winners of the playoffs qualified for the 2012 Men's European Water Polo Championship.