2026 WSL Championship Tour
Marking the 50th year of professional surfingthe combined men’s and women’s calendarwhich includes an increased women’s fieldwill feature 12 events in total. Nine regular-season stops and two postseason events will culminate in a revitalized Pipe Masters that will close the season with a high-stakesall-inclusive finale.
Championship Tour: The Top Five
2026 Preseason Rankings
Points
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1
-Brazil
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2
-United States
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3
-South Africa
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4
-Brazil
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5
-Australia
2026 Preseason Rankings
Points
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1
-Australia
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2
-United States
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3
-Hawaii
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4
-United States
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5
-Hawaii
Challenger
Series
The Challenger Series is the launchpad to the elite Championship Tourpitting established surfers fighting to stay on tour against the next generation of premium talent. Across the international eventsthe fields of 80 men and 48 women battle for one of the 10 men's and 7 women's coveted spots at the top level of the sport.
Qualifying Series
The Qualifying Series is a set of seven independent regional tours that determine which up-and-coming surfers qualify for the global Challenger Series. The most promising athletes from all seven regionsAfricaAsiaAustralia/OceaniaEuropeHawaii/TahitiNorth Americaand South Americacompete in local events to get just one step closer to qualifying for the Championship Tour.
Choose Region:
Africa
Junior Tour
The Junior Tour is where the road to the Championship Tour begins. The best young talent in the sport competes in their respective regions for a spot in the prestigious WSL Junior Championships. Winners of the WSL Junior Championships join a distinguished class of past champions and are given coveted wildcards directly into Challenger Series events.
Choose Region:
Africa
Longboard Tour
The Longboard Tour champions the traditional lines of surfing with updated and progressive approaches. This series not only crowns a men's and women's World Longboard Champion each seasonbut also celebrates a special of surfing expression at some of the most idyllic venues on the planet.