World Surf League is a privately owned entity headquartered in the US. Founded in 1976, it employs approximately 340 individuals, with its primary offering being spectator sports. Functioning as a tier 1 media tech buyer, the organization serves as the governing body of professional surfing, organizing and broadcasting live 8 different surf tours across the globe with events throughout the year.
Australia secured a significant presence on the World Surf League's Championship Tour, with eight men qualifying for the 2026 season, an increase of two from 2025. Previously, on February 12, 2026, Breitling was named the Official Timing Partner of World Surf League Australia through a new three-year agreement. The Swiss watchmaker will anchor its presence at the upcoming Bonsoy Gold Coast Pro, running from May 1-11, 2026, at Snapper Rocks, a venue marking its return to the tour. This follows the World Surf League's announcement on January 25, 2026, that Raglan, New Zealand, will host a Championship Tour stop in May 2026, marking a historic expansion for the elite global tour. The addition of the Raglan stop is already impacting global travel plans, drawing attention from the United States, Australia, United Kingdom, and Japan.
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World Surf League offers 2 products in the media and telecoms services and sports industries. World Surf League's product portfolio comprises of media and TV services and water sports.
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Examples of World Surf League's suppliers include Greenfly, Multvideo Producoes and LTN Global.
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World Surf League sells broadcasting rights of its surfing competitions to 19 companies globally, covering 9 countries. World Surf League's rights holders include YouTube. World Surf League currently holds broadcasting rights for sports competitions including surfing.
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