SESIMBRA SUP FESTIVAL 2026
SESIMBRA SUP FESTIVAL 2026
Sesimbra will close the 2026 circuit in one of Portugal’s most spectacular coastal destinations. This fishing village opens onto a sheltered bay with calm waters and lies next to the Arrábida Natural Park, an area of outstanding beauty with cliffs, coves and crystal-clear waters.
The sixth and final stop of the European SUP League 2026 will be held at Praia do Ouro, hosted by the Surf Clube de Sesimbra. Its organisational experience, its maritime tradition and a race course fully exposed to Atlantic conditions make this last stop an especially demanding one.
A full season will be decided in Sesimbra: the best riders on the continent will fight for the final points and for the European titles across every category on the circuit, with €30,000 at stake for the overall final ranking.
The festival goes beyond elite racing: Sunday closes with a Social & Community Day open to all levels, featuring a friendship paddle, SUP intro lessons, adaptive activities and marine environment initiatives.
RACE CATEGORIES
- SUP Sprint
- SUP Technical Race
- SUP Long Distance (Marathon)
CATEGORIES
- Open / Elite
- Master (+40)
- Grand Master (+50)
- Kahuna (+60)
- Amateur
- Under-8 · Under-10 · Under-12
- Under-14 · Under-16 · Under-18
All categories are contested in men’s and women’s divisions.
EVENT SCHEDULE
| Reception | Participant reception and accreditation |
| Check-in | Race bibs and athlete packs collection |
| Racing | SUP Sprint — qualifying heats |
| Racing | SUP Sprint — finals 🏆 |
| Racing | SUP Long Distance (Marathon) |
| Racing | SUP Technical Race |
| Ceremony | Grand finals, prize giving and closing ceremony 🏆 |
| Community | Friendship paddle open to all levels |
| Intro | SUP intro lessons and first-time sessions |
| Inclusion | Adaptive SUP activities |
| Sustainability | Marine environment actions |
* The detailed timetable may undergo minor adjustments depending on entries and sea conditions. Any changes will be communicated through the organiser’s official channels.
REGISTRATION
Choose your entry according to the number of disciplines you want to race. Full fees, categories and conditions on the organiser’s website.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
📍 Venue: Praia do Ouro, Sesimbra (Portugal)
✈️ Lisbon Airport (LIS) — approx. 45 km · around 45 min by road
🏆 Prize money: €30,000 for the overall final season ranking
🏄 Hosted by: Surf Clube de Sesimbra
✉️ scs@scs.pt · 📞 +351 933 845 595 · 📱 @surfclubesesimbra
€30,000 for the overall final ranking
- September 11–13, 2026
- Sesimbra, Portugal
- European SUP League