SailGP moves on from USA in 2026

The SailGP sports league has revealed 12 events for its forthcoming 2026 season, reflecting a shift away from the USA as the international circuit explores new territory and returns to popular venues.

Missing from the schedule is Los Angeles which in 2024 and 2025 had a small venue in San Pedro with weeds, plus its March dates assured random winter weather. As the busiest seaport in the Western Hemisphere, San Pedro also lacked panache to get big city attention.

Also not included is San Francisco which had been a regular destination from the league’s first season. Considered the top ranked tourism city in the USA, there would be little motivation for the City to pay big hosting fees, plus having an event during the best winds of the summer creates logistical problems. – Full report