Rybnik will bring a different kind of stop to the circuit, in a city with a strong sports infrastructure and a clear focus on outdoor activity. Set in the Pniowiec area on the banks of the Upper Odra River, this stop is part of the broader Festiwal Górnej Odry — a three-day celebration of paddle sports that goes far beyond elite competition.

Hosted by RTW Racibórz, one of Poland’s most historic water sports clubs, the Odra SUP Cup combines over 130 years of rowing tradition with the fast, technical demands of modern SUP racing. The natural course of the Odra River provides an ideal setting for both the Technical Race and Sprint formats, with variable current and a tight buoy layout that challenges the world’s best paddlers from start to finish.

Beyond the official competition, the festival opens its doors to all levels — with popular races, team events and the spectacular Dragon Race making the riverside at Pniowiec a must-see destination for the European SUP community.

With the support of the city of Rybnik, MOSiR Rybnik, and the Polish Surfing Federation (PZS), the Odra SUP Cup has established itself as Poland’s premier SUP event and one of the most unique stops on the European calendar.