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LOS ANGELES, Calif., USA (Friday, September 4, 2026) - The World Surf League (WSL) today announced its decision to remove the Surf Abu Dhabi Pro from the 2026 Championship Tour calendar, which was scheduled to take place from November 25 - 29 in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
The WSL initially rescheduled the competition from its original October 14 - 18 dates in an effort to preserve the event on the 2026 CT schedule. However, persistent constraints on international flights and the current situation in the region have made staging the event this season unfeasible.
“We explored every option to keep the Surf Abu Dhabi Pro on the calendar this year,” said Ryan Crosby, WSL CEO. “Unfortunately, the current conditions and logistical limitations made it impossible for us to move forward. It was a difficult decision, but the right one at this time. We value our partnership with Surf Abu Dhabi, and look forward to returning.”
Surf Abu Dhabi remains an integral partner in the league’s global growth. The WSL looks forward to continuing its collaboration with Surf Abu Dhabi, including future editions of the event and expanded opportunities across the region when the time is right.
This decision was also weighed carefully against the new season-long CT format. The goal of this season remains to maintain a balanced competitive schedule to crown the World Champions, with three throwaway results factored into the rankings to ensure competitive integrity across the entire season. That same commitment informed the earlier addition of the Philippines event to the 2026 schedule.
Upcoming 2026 CT Schedule
- Stop No. 9 - Lexus Trestles Pro - September 11 - 20, 2026
- Stop No. 10 - MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal - October 16 - 25, 2026
- Stop No. 11 - Philippines Pro Presented by the Philippine Sports Commission - October 31 - November 10, 2026
- Stop No. 12 - Lexus Pipe Masters - December 8 - 20, 2026
Current 2026 Women’s CT Rankings Pre-Lexus Trestles Pro:
1 - Carissa Moore (HAW) 39,575 points
2 - Gabriela Bryan (HAW) 37,065 points
3 - Sawyer Lindblad (USA) 35,970 points
4 - Molly Picklum (AUS) 34,865 points
5 - Luana Silva (BRA) 33,835 points
6 - Caitlin Simmers (USA) 31,810 points
7 - Lakey Peterson (USA) 30,235 points
8 - Erin Brooks (CAN) 29,000 points
View the full 2026 CT Rankings
Current 2026 Men’s CT Rankings Pre-Lexus Trestles Pro:
1 - Leonardo Fioravanti (ITA) 40,015 points
2 - Italo Ferreira (BRA) 39,930 points
3 - Yago Dora (BRA) 37,695 points
4 - Gabriel Medina (BRA) 35,410 points
5 - Miguel Pupo (BRA) 32,770 points
6 - Griffin Colapinto (USA) 31,375 points
7 - Ethan Ewing (AUS) 28,575 points
8 - Samuel Pupo (BRA) 27,960 points
View the full 2026 CT Rankings
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