How do Australian clubs qualify for the 2027 World Club Championship?

World Club Championship surfing
World Club Championship surfing

The road to Snapper Rocks is taking shape. Australian boardriders clubs have three ways to secure a place at the 2027 World Club Championship on the Gold Coast.

Finish in the Top 16 at the 2026 World Club Championship

Clubs that finish in the Top 16 at the 2026 event qualify for 2027. Every place counts when a return to Snapper Rocks is on the line.

Reach the Australian Boardriders Battle National Final

The four finalists at the 2026 Australian Boardriders Battle National Final also qualify.

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Win an ABB Regional Division

A win in any of these Australian Boardriders Battle regional divisions earns a place:

  • Western Australia
  • Victoria
  • Queensland
  • NSW North
  • NSW Central
  • NSW South

Remaining positions will be allocated to the next highest eligible clubs.

Whether the path runs through the World Club Championship, the ABB National Final or a regional division, the goal is the same: earn a place among the clubs competing for world championship honours at Snapper Rocks.

The road to the 2027 World Club Championship starts now.

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