Pipeline to return as WSL finale with one-day decider scrapped for 2026

Surfers dominate as WSL revamps 2026 calendar with streamlined events. The finals day has been removed, with the Pipe Pro at Pipeline returning as the season-ending women’s event after a 13-year hiatus for men. The Championship Tour now kicks off in April in Bells Beach, followed by stops at Margaret River and Snapper Rocks, offering surfers an exciting start home to Australia. WSL boss Ryan Crosby highlights that beginning the tour in Australia provides access to ideal wave conditions, improving the season's flow and benefiting European competitors during a key window.