World Surf League Championship Tour 2026: Men's, Women's WSL CT Schedule Date, Venues, Winners, Finals Results.

50th anniversary season
Back to classic cumulative points (no mid-season cut, no Final 5)
12 events, April to December
Men: 36 surfers → top 9 results count
Women: expanded to 24 surfers for the first time
Finale at Pipeline with 1.5× points (15,000 for the win)
Key returns: Carissa Moore (ends retirement), Gabriel Medina (full season), Stephanie Gilmore (comeback), John John Florence
New/returning stops: Snapper Rocks, Cloudbreak (full CT event), Abu Dhabi wave pool (post-season)

Starts April 1 at Bells Beach, ends December 8–20 at the Vans Pipe Masters. Every heat counts again.

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2025 WSL Championship Tour Schedule Dates, Locations, Winners Results

World Surf League 2026: WSL Championship Tour Live Coverage, Watch online Streaming, TV Channel Schedule..

To watch WSL events in 2026:

Primary Global Source: Stream live on the WSL website (WorldSurfLeague.com) or WSL app. May require a paid "WSL Pass" in some regions.
TV Broadcasts: Check local sports networks in your country. Likely partners include:
- USA: CBS Sports/ESPN
- Australia: Fox Sports/Kayo, Channel 7
- Brazil: SporTV/Globo
- UK: Sky Sports
- South Africa: SuperSport
Stay Updated: Confirm final 2026 details closer to April on the WSL's official "How to Watch" page.