NZ Pro - World Surf League Championship Tour coming to NZ

Raglan has been confirmed as the fourth stop on the 2026 WSL Championship Tour, joining a line-up of twelve international locations that will host the world’s top professional surfers. The New Zealand Pro will be the largest elite surfing event ever held in this country.

Running from 15 to 25 May 2026, the competition will see the top 36 men and 24 women take on Raglan’s renowned left-hand point break. It will be the first time New Zealand has hosted a combined Men’s and Women’s WSL Championship Tour event.

The Government is supporting the event through the Events Attraction Package, which aims to attract high-value international events that boost visitor numbers, stimulate regional economies, and strengthen New Zealand’s reputation as a destination for sport, culture and entertainment.

The event is expected to draw significant numbers of competitors, spectators and media to the Waikato region, alongside a global broadcast that will showcase Raglan as an internationally recognised surf destination.

The New Zealand Pro is the fourth event announced under the Events Attraction Package, with further events to be confirmed in the coming months. The Package is part of a wider $70 million Major Events and Tourism investment announced in 2025.

Events Attraction Package

Read the Minister's release:

Raglan to make waves with World Surf League Tour(external link) — Beehive.govt.nz