About this event
The International Surfing Association brings the 11th World Para Surfing Championship to DSRT Surf in Palm Desert from November 19–22, 2026. It will be the first ISA World Championship held in a surf lagoon, using DSRT Surf’s 5.5-acre Wavegarden Cove venue to provide repeatable competition conditions. ISA expects approximately 140 athletes representing 24 national teams across nine Para Surfing Sport Classes, with men’s and women’s world titles contested. DSRT Surf has announced that spectators will be welcomed in person, and ISA has announced a global livestream on isasurf.org. Athlete entry is through national-federation nomination and ISA classification—not public same-day signup. The detailed daily heat schedule, spectator admission process, prices, parking plan, and event-specific accessibility procedures had not yet been published as of September 4, 2026.
At a glance
International championship athletes must be selected by an ISA member national federation, satisfy ISA nationality and eligibility rules, and hold an eligible ISA Para Surfing classification/status for the sport class entered. The event is expected to include approximately 140 athletes from 24 national teams.
invitation or qualification only
DSRT Surf
Online on International Surfing Association
Event links
Official ISA event announcement
ISA championship calendar
Announced ISA livestream destination
Official media accreditation
ISA Para Surfing classification
ISA Para Surfing sport rules
USA Surfing event calendar
USA Surfing selection procedures
2026 USA team selection PDF
DSRT Surf official site
About DSRT Surf and its Wavegarden Cove
DSRT Surf coordinates on Google Maps
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