Stand Up Paddling World Cup and Paddle UK SUPER Festival 2026

From 24–28 June 2026, the English Riviera will come alive with the Paddle UK SUPER Festival and the ICF SUP World Cup. Set against the turquoise waters and sheltered bays of Torquay and Paignton, this five-day celebration of stand-up paddle boarding brings together elite athletes, community paddlers, and newcomers ready to try something new.

• Wednesday 24th June: Course open for practice
• Thursday 25th June: Course open for practice
• Friday 26th June: ICF SPRINT Races, SUPER Festival village opens.
• Saturday 27th June: ICF TECHNICAL Races, SUPER Festival races, activities & Polo. SUPER Festival village open
• Sunday 28th June- SUP1000 WR attempt, ICF and Festival Distance Races, SUPER Festival activities, SUPER Festival village open. Closing Celebrations

This is a milestone moment. For the first time, the International Canoe Federation will host a SUP World Cup of this scale in the UK. It’s also the first since Paddle UK became the official governing body for stand-up paddling in 2023. The result is a unique opportunity for the UK to welcome the global SUP community, showcase world-class racing, and invite more people onto the water.

Across the festival, you’ll see around 200 of the world’s top athletes competing in thrilling races, but that’s only part of the story. The programme is designed to be inclusive, offering plenty of opportunities for paddlers of all levels to get involved. From challenging yourself in a race to joining a relaxed community paddle, there’s something for everyone on the water. Off the water, the festival atmosphere continues. Expect taster sessions, workshops, live demonstrations, and hands-on activities for those keen to try SUP or broaden their skills. Pop-up retail, evening entertainment, and social gatherings will keep the energy flowing throughout the week, making the event as much about community and connection as it is about competition.

SUP1000

What does 1,000 paddleboards gliding across the water together look like? Even better, what will it feel like to be one of them? On Sunday 28th June, the SUPER Festival is hosting SUP1000 at Torre Abbey Sands, Torquay- an unforgettable attempt to set a NEW World Record with 1,000 stand-up paddlers on the water at the same time.

Find out more: superfestival.paddleuk.org.uk