World Triathlon has announced that the 2026 World Triathlon Championship Finals will be held in Pontevedra, Spain. The week-long event will take place on September 23–27, 2026.
The event, which is the pinnacle of the World Triathlon annual calendar, will crown world champions across various categories. These include:
- Elite
- U23
- Junior
- Para Triathlon
- Age-Group world championships for sprint and standard distances and Aquabike
It will also include the mixed relay world championships for Junior/U23s, Paratriathlon, and Age-Group.
Antonio Arimany, World Triathlon President, said “We are incredibly proud to return to Pontevedra for the 2026 Championship Finals.
“Pontevedra, the hometown of five-time world champion and triathlon legend Javi Gomez Noya, has always been a city that wholeheartedly supports triathlon. We are confident that Pontevedra will once again host a spectacular event, with the entire city rallying behind the triathletes and creating an unforgettable experience for everyone involved.”
Spain has a strong tradition of hosting triathlon events. Torremolinos hosted the Championship Finals in 2024, which attracted over 4,000 athletes from more than 60 nations. This year’s Championship Finals will be held in Wollongong, Australia, on October 16–20, 2025.
Miguel Anxo Lores, the Mayor of Pontevedra, said “Pontevedra has an exceptional relationship with sports, especially with triathlon. We will do everything in our power to ensure this is the best World Triathlon Championship Final in history.
“Pontevedra is prepared, has the capacity, and, once again, I am convinced, we will be a reference in organising major sports events.”
José Hidalgo, Spanish Federation President, added “The confirmation of Pontevedra as the host city for the 2026 final is great news for our sport and for Spain.
“The city maintains a unique relationship with triathlon, forged since that unforgettable 2019 Multisport World Championship and reinforced by the 2023 Championship Final and this year’s Multisport World Championship, which marked a turning point in the way major international events are organised.
“Pontevedra has always shown commitment, dedication, and full support for our federation and triathletes, and we are confident that it will rise to this highly demanding challenge again. From FETRI, we will work hand in hand with the city council and World Triathlon to ensure that, once again, the name of Pontevedra and Spain shines worldwide.”
2026 event schedule
- Thursday, September 24 – Junior Women
- Thursday, September 24 – Junior Men
- Thursday, September 24 – AG Sprint
- Friday, September 25 – Paratriathlon
- Friday, September 25 – U23 Women
- Friday, September 25 – U23 Men
- Saturday, September 26 – AG Standard
- Saturday, September 26 – Aquabike
- Saturday, September 26 – Elite Women
- Sunday, September 27 – Junior/U23 Mixed Relay
- Sunday, September 27 – Para Triathlon Mixed Relay
- Sunday, September 27 – AG Mixed Relay
- Sunday, September 27 – Elite Men
