Lifesaving World Championships 2026

The International Lifesaving Federation has just announced the details of next year's World Lifesaving Championships!

The competition will be held from November 25 - December 13, 2026, in South Africa's Port Elizabeth, Nelson Mandela Bay.

The official event website will go live on October 15 next year, but in the meantime, you can visit the announcement page on ILSF.org to get an early look at the programme! 

Officials Wanted!

In addition, the ILS is also looking for individuals to serve as Chief Referee and/or Deputy Chief Referee at the event. If you're interested in applying, please see this article for qualifications, responsibilities, and the link to the application form