The 2026 World Club Championship is set to become the most internationally represented event in the competition’s history, with powerhouse Boardriders Clubs from across the globe heading to Snapper Rocks, Gold Coast, from 13–15 February 2026.
This year’s line-up celebrates a true international flavour, with confirmed clubs representing Australia, New Zealand, USA, Hawaii, UK, France, Japan, Indonesia, Portugal, and Tahiti.
Among the standout international teams:
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Legian Boardriders Club (Indonesia)
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Omi Wan Boardriders (Japan)
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Bay Boardriders (New Zealand)
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29 Hood Surf Club, La Torche (France)
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Associação Surf Costa De Caparica (Portugal)
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Newquay Boardriders (UK)
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North Shore Oahu & Kauai Boardriders (Hawaii)
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Huntington Beach, Santa Cruz, San Clemente, San Diego, Encinitas, South Bay, Space Coast, and Wrightsville Beach (USA)
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Federation Tahitienne De Surf (Tahiti)
Each team brings its own heritage, style, and ocean rhythm, uniting under one goal: to claim the World Club Champion title on one of surfing’s most iconic stages.
Sixteen leading Australian clubs, including North Narrabeen, Snapper Rocks, and Culburra Boardriders, will represent the home nation with trademark power and pride, ensuring an intense transnational battle across the three-day competition.
From the power of Teahupo’o to the finesse of Snapper Rocks, this year’s Championship promises to showcase surfing’s true global community, connected by competition, passion, and the pursuit of perfection.