Published Apr 16, 2025 • Last updated 11 hours ago • 2 minute readSailGP boats test the waters of Halifax Harbour before the inaugural Canada Sail Grand Prix in 2024. Photo by Tim Krochak /THE CHRONICLE HERALDSailGP, the international sailing competition that attracted tens of thousands of spectators to the shores of Halifax Harbour last year, will return to Halifax in 2026.“We are thrilled to be heading back to Halifax, a top fan favourite on the Rolex SailGP Championship calendar,” SailGP CEO Sir Russell Coutts said Wednesday in a news release. “We had an incredible turnout by fans who were passionate for our racing last year in Halifax, and combined with the challenging race conditions, it promises to be a standout event in our 2026 season.”THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentThe inaugural Canada Sail Grand Prix in 2024 was a big success for Halifax, bringing in more than $14 million in revenue. Tickets sold out within 12 minutes of going on sale. Over 50,000 gathered on the Halifax and Dartmouth sides of the harbour to watch the two-day event last June.Canada was left off this year’s schedule, but SailGP announced in October that it would return to the country in 2026. It did not confirm at the time if the host city would be Halifax.The release did not indicate a specific date when the event will be held on Halifax Harbour but did say the 2026 season calendar will be released in full – dates and locations – later this year.Giles Scott, the driver for Canada’s NorthStar SailGP team, said his crew is “absolutely thrilled” to return to Halifax.Recommended from Editorial Sail GP blows big spinoffs into Halifax Canada’s SailGP team, with two Halifax residents on board, has victory snatched from its grasp Halifax lauded as Canada SailGP host; international competition expected to return to city next year and 2026 Article content“The energy from the fans, the stunning waterfront and the challenging conditions made it one of the standout venues last season,” Scott said in the release. “As a team, racing in front of the home crowd is incredibly special, and we can’t wait to bring the excitement of SailGP back to Canada.”The Rolex SailGP Championship features 12 national teams battling it out in identical 50-foot foiling catamarans, racing at speeds that clock over 100 kilometres an hour, vying for a total prize money of US$12.8 million.The 11-month 2026 schedule will open in Australia next January and circle the globe before concluding later that November in Abu Dhabi.Article content
SailGP will return to Halifax in 2026
