When is the Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix?
The Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix will take place from Saturday 25 to Sunday 26 July 2026.
What is SailGP?
Back bigger and better – high-tech, high-speed racing returns to UK shores for the highly-anticipated Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix | Portsmouth on July 25/26. It promises to be an exciting day by the water for all those in attendance.
SailGP is the world’s most exciting racing on water– the global championship features 13 national teams - including home team and 2025 Season champions, Emirates Great Britain - battling it out at iconic destinations across the globe. The high-tech, high-speed action features the best athletes in the sport racing in identical hydrofoiling F50 catamarans and flying at speeds in excess of 100 km/h.
Set in the historic town of Portsmouth, the city will host the eighth event of the Rolex SailGP Championship – offering spectacular views of the action from the close-to-shore elevated Race Stadium situated on Southsea Common.
Read on to find out more about the Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix, including how to get there and what to expect.
What to expect at the Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix
Get ready for a series of thrilling, action-packed races each day featuring the world’s best athletes across the 13 national teams. This includes home team and the 2025 Season champions, Emirates GBR, driven by Olympic gold medallist Dylan Fletcher with double Olympic champion Hannah Mills as strategist.
Portsmouth’s waterfront will transform into a spectacular race stadium over the event weekend, with cliffside views and a bustling on-water presence bringing the action right up close!
There will be a number of interactive activities found within the SailGP Race Stadium to entertain guests of all ages. This includes the opportunity to have a go on the F50 simulator to experience the thrill of being in the driver’s seat, photo opportunities, roaming entertainment, face painting, and more.
Powered by the Oracle Cloud, fans will be amazed by the technology and innovation behind the vast hydro-foiling F50 catamarans. These incredible vessels “fly” above the waves with the help of advanced hydrofoil technology, including the latest T-Foils which are debuting this season.
How to get to the Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix
Getting to the Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix is easy with Great Western Railway. Direct trains run to Portsmouth from Southampton, Salisbury, Bath, Bristol and Cardiff. Once you’ve arrived in Portsmouth, the event is only a 35-40 minute walk or short bus ride away.