Age groups: You can now register for the WTCS Pontevedra 2026 Grand Final.
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Pontevedra will host the Grand Final of the Triathlon World Series 2026, from September 23 to 27, consolidating itself as the international epicenter of triathlon.
Pontevedra will once again host the world triathlon championship in 2026.
Pontevedra will once again be the heart of world triathlon. Between the September 23 and 27, 2026, the Galician city will celebrate the World Triathlon Series (WTCS) Grand Final, an event that will bring together the best triathletes on the planet in search of the world title.
It will be the second time Pontevedra to host the grand finale after the success of 2023, reaffirming its status as one of the most prestigious destinations in the calendar internationally.
Organized by World triathlon, Spanish Triathlon Federation (FETRI)’s most emblematic landmarks, the Council of Pontevedra, Deputation and Xunta de Galicia, the event will become the most important sporting event of the year in Spain.
Open registration and discounts for Spanish triathletes
Since this month it is already possible to register for the World Triathlon Championship Finals Pontevedra 2026, both for professionals and age groups. Three categories will be contested: sprint, standard, and aquabike triathlon, with official routes already available.
The triathletes Spanish federated members will enjoy a 25% discount on registration fees, which vary depending on the time period. In addition, a special price is offered for those who register for two distances. Registration will be open until July 31, 2026, or until numbers run out.
A calendar full of emotions
The provisional program starts on Thursday September 24 with junior men's and women's events, as well as the age-group sprint triathlon.
El viernes 25 it will be the turn of the paratriathletes and the categories sub-23, Whereas the Saturday 26 the tests will be held standard y aquabike for age groups.
That same day, at 18 pm, the contest will take place Women's Elite Final, as well as the Sunday 27 It will be the turn of the men's elite, also at 18:00, after the exciting mixed relay in the morning.
MAIN TIMES – Pontevedra Grand Final 2026
| Daytime | Discipline | Time |
| Thursday 24 | Junior Female | 10:15 |
| Thursday 24 | Junior Male | 11:45 |
| Thursday 24 | Sprint Age Groups | 15:45 |
| Friday 25 | Paratriathlon | 10:00 |
| Friday 25 | U23 Women | 15:35 |
| Friday 25 | U23 Men | 18:35 |
| Saturday 26 | Standard Age Groups | 10:30 |
| Saturday 26 | Aquabike | 12:30 |
| Saturday 26 | Women's Elite | 18:00 |
| Sunday 27th | Junior/U23 Mixed Relay | 09:00 |
| Sunday 27th | Paratriathlon Mixed Relay | 11:00 |
| Sunday 27th | Mixed Relay Age Groups | 13:00 |
| Sunday 27th | Male Elite | 18:00 |
Pontevedra, a city made for triathlon
The Galician city has earned its reputation as world reference in the organization of sporting events. After hosting the 2019 Multisport World, WTCS 2023 Grand Final and the 2025 Multisport WorldPontevedra continues to establish itself as a leading destination for triathletes from around the world.
Its natural environment, sporting tradition, and institutional support have made the city an example of how to combine sport, sustainability, and tourism.
An event with global impact
Beyond the competition, the 2026 World Cup Finals will attract thousands of athletes, companions and fans, generating an enormous economic and media impact.
The presence of the world's best triathletes will make Pontevedra the epicenter of world triathlon for five days, once again demonstrating Spain's strength as a host of major international events.
