WELCOME TO THE 13TH EDITION OF THE AUSTRALIAN BOARDRIDERS BATTLE!
THE AUSTRALIAN BOARDRIDERS BATTLE (ABB) IS AUSTRALIA’S BIGGEST AND MOST EXCITING GRASSROOTS SURFING EVENT.
ACROSS TWO ACTION-PACKED MONTHS, MORE THAN 80 OF THE NATION’S TOP BOARDRIDER CLUBS GO HEAD-TO-HEAD THROUGH EIGHT STATE QUALIFYING ROUNDS, HELD AT SOME OF AUSTRALIA’S MOST ICONIC BEACHES — ALL CHASING A SPOT AT THE 2026 NRMA INSURANCE AUSTRALIAN BOARDRIDERS BATTLE GRAND FINAL.
ON 7–8 MARCH 2026, 42 QUALIFIED CLUBS WILL CONVERGE ON BURLEIGH HEADS, TO BATTLE FOR NATIONAL GLORY.
ONLY ONE WILL BE CROWNED SERIES 13 CHAMPION — AND EARN THE TITLE OF AUSTRALIA’S BEST BOARDRIDER CLUB.
The Australian Boardriders Battle Grand Final holds pride of place among grassroots surf clubs across the country.
Forget any mate versus mate format – this event is ‘club versus club’ with 80 of Australia’s top board riding clubs represented across the qualifying rounds. Now, with the finals on the line, 42 clubs are here to chase the crown off Burleigh Heads.
Surfing is in our city’s DNA. We love our water sports and surfing has delivered some of the best male and female athletes on the WSL tour.
Our local champions have proven their passion for giving back to the sport and I know this weekend’s event is packed with activities at the event expo, allowing fans to get up close and personal with their heroes.
As Mayor, I applaud Surfing Australia for showing faith in our city to again deliver an epic final over two big days.
It’s time for Gold Coasters to catch the action and cheer on our local heroes as they chase the 2026 Hyundai Australian Boardriders crown.
Go the Gold Coast!
CITY OF GOLD COAST MAYOR – TOM TATE
It is my absolute pleasure to welcome you all to the 2026 Australian Boardriders Battle Grand Final on the Gold Coast. We are so glad to have you with us.
The Gold Coast is known for its surf breaks, making it the perfect host for this event.
The Queensland Government is proud to support the Australian Boardriders Battle Grand Final through Tourism and Event’s Queensland Major Events funding program, as we recognise the important role events play in delivering lasting benefits to communities across the state.
The Australian Boardriders Battle Grand Final will deliver a quintessential Queensland experience and contributes to Queensland’s $1.3 billion-dollar 2026 events calendar.
Queensland’s growing calendar of events plays a vital role in driving visitation and showcasing the very best of what our state has to offer.
If you are visiting for the Australian Boardriders Battle, I encourage you to take the opportunity to explore the Gold Coast and discover the unique experiences that make this part of Queensland such a special place to visit.
Andrew Powell MP Minister for Tourism
