Olbia hosts 2026 Aquabike World Championship season finale

Olbia, Italy, is hosting the 2026 UIM-ABP Aquabike World Championship season finale from October 16 to 18. The Regione Sardegna Grand Prix of Italy serves as the concluding event of the international season following the cancellation of previously scheduled Grand Prix rounds in Qatar and Jeddah due to geopolitical situations.

A record 160 pilots from 27 different countries are participating in the event, surpassing the previous year's attendance. Competitions will take place in the waters between the Brin and Bosazza piers, covering various categories including GP1, Ski GP2, GP3, GP4, and Runabout divisions. Notable participants include Demi Morgan, the first woman to compete in the Freestyle category, and Lyu Zhaoxuan from China.

The championship concludes on Sunday, October 18, with the official proclamation of the 2026 World Champions. Local officials, including Mayor Settimo Nizzi and H2O Racing CEO Raimondo Di San Germano, highlighted the event's role in establishing Olbia as a global hub for the sport.