The 2026 ICF STAND UP PADDLING (SUP) WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS take place in Sabaudia, Italy, from October 14 to 18, 2026. Junior, open and masters athletes compete in an international event centered on SUP sprint, technical and long-distance racing.
Sabaudia is a coastal town in Lazio, around 90 km south of Rome. The venue, Lago di Paola, sits close to the natural landscapes of Circeo National Park and the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Five days of world championship SUP in Sabaudia
The overall event runs from Wednesday, October 14, to Sunday, October 18. It is an International Canoe Federation (ICF · Paddle Worldwide) event, locally organized by the Italian Canoe Kayak Federation (FICK).
Detailed courses and race times may change during preparations. Competitors should check the latest bulletin and on-site notices.
The host venue and overall event dates are confirmed; the detailed race schedule remains provisional.
Sprint, technical and long-distance racing
The main championship disciplines are sprint, technical and long distance. Men’s and women’s junior, open and masters (40+ and 50+) categories are offered, with a maximum board length of 14 ft for hardboard events.
Sprint is planned on a straight 100 m course parallel to the beach, technical over approximately 1,000 m and long distance over approximately 12 km. Inflatable and foil races, U12 and U15 kids’ events, and a fun race are also on the program.
Course maps will be published in a later bulletin. Championship competitors are eligible from the year they turn 15, and under-18s need parental consent. U12 and U15 kids’ events run as a separate program.
Sprint: 100 m · Technical: approximately 1,000 m · Long distance: approximately 12 km. Check later bulletins for final courses.
Provisional daily race schedule
The disciplines are provisionally scheduled as follows. Details may change with weather and operational conditions.
This schedule is provisional. Competitors should check the latest bulletin and on-site notices.
- Wednesday, October 14
- Sprint heats
- Thursday, October 15
- Technical heats and foil semifinals
- Friday, October 16
- Sprint semifinals, finals and awards; kids’ sprint; foil finals and awards
- Saturday, October 17
- Technical semifinals, finals and awards; fun race
- Sunday, October 18
- Long-distance finals and awards; kids’ long distance; inflatable races and awards
Registration closes October 4
Individual competitors register through Memosoft IES. The registration deadline is October 4, 2026. Confirm the closing time and time zone in the registration system or with the organizers.
For the long-distance and technical national-team categories, national canoe federations submit entries through ICF SDP. Team rankings are calculated from the best three individual results among up to four athletes.
Entry fees and additional services are paid by bank transfer and are non-refundable once payment is confirmed. Amounts vary by early or late registration and selected categories; check the official PDF and registration system for detailed costs.
- Individual entry
- Register individually through Memosoft IES
- National-team entries
- Submitted by the national canoe federation through ICF SDP
- Registration closes
- October 4, 2026 · Confirm closing time and time zone separately
Entry and travel preparations
Participants must be able to swim 200 m unaided and paddle in open water. Athletes, coaches and support staff must also complete the ADEL online anti-doping education appropriate to their role.
Arrange flights, accommodation and board transport separately, and check visa requirements for your nationality and stay. Do not assume accommodation, board rental and meals are all included in the entry fee; ask about them individually. Contact Sport Camp for board rental.
- Event enquiries
- wcsup@federcanoa.it
- Accommodation enquiries
- accomodationwcsup@federcanoa.it
- Board rental
- Sport Camp · unionpaddlers@gmail.com