Raglan, Nova Zelândia, sediará o evento combinado de elite masculina e feminina da World Surf League de 2026, impulsionando o turismo e a economia regional. Raglan, New Zealand, will host the 2026 World Surf League’s combined men’s and women’s elite event, boosting tourism and regional economy.

Raglan, Nova Zelândia, sediará o evento 2026 World Surf League Championship Tour de 15 a 25 de maio, marcando a primeira competição combinada de surfe de elite masculina e feminina no país. Raglan, New Zealand, will host the 2026 World Surf League Championship Tour event from May 15–25, marking the first combined men’s and women’s elite surfing competition in the country. O evento, financiado pelo pacote de 40 milhões de dólares do governo, deve impulsionar o turismo e as empresas locais na região de Raglan e Waikato. The event, funded by the government’s $40 million Events Attraction Package, is expected to boost tourism and local businesses in Raglan and the Waikato region. Ele contará com os 36 melhores surfistas masculinos e 24 surfistas femininos competindo na famosa pausa de Raglan no ponto esquerdo, com exposição global à transmissão. It will feature the top 36 male and 24 female surfers competing at Raglan’s famed left-hand point break, with global broadcast exposure. O anúncio destaca o crescente apelo da Nova Zelândia para grandes eventos esportivos internacionais e apoia o desenvolvimento econômico regional. The announcement highlights New Zealand’s growing appeal for major international sporting events and supports regional economic development.