World Club Championship - Team Surfing Competition

12th - 14th FEB, 2027

Snapper Rocks, Gold Coast

12th - 14th FEB, 2027

Snapper Rocks, Gold Coast

12th - 14th FEB, 2027

Snapper Rocks, Gold Coast

12th - 14th FEB, 2027

Snapper Rocks, Gold Coast

12th - 14th FEB, 2027

Snapper Rocks, Gold Coast

2027 World Club CHAMPIONSHIP

Every heat matters. Every wave counts. History will be made at Snapper Rocks.

The 2027 World Club Championship hits Snapper Rocks, uniting 40 of the world’s best boardriders clubs for three epic days of surfing.

Debuting a four-surfer format — Open Men’s, Open Women’s, Junior (U20) & Master (40+) — the event showcases a balance of youth, experience, and elite talent.

Confirmed clubs represent Australia, New Zealand, USA, Hawaii, UK, France, Japan, Indonesia, and Portugal.

International standouts include:

Legian Boardriders Club (Indonesia)
Omi Wan Boardriders (Japan)
Bay Boardriders (New Zealand)
29 Hood Surf Club, La Torche (France)
Associação Surf Costa De Caparica (Portugal)
Club De Tabla San Bartolo (Peru)
Newquay Boardriders (UK)
North Shore Oahu & Kauai Boardriders (Hawaii)
Huntington Beach, Santa Cruz, San Clemente, San Diego Encinitas, South Bay, Space Coast, Wrightsville Beach (USA)
Tahiti – Fédération Tahitienne de Surf

Alongside them, 23 Australian clubs — including North Narrabeen, Snapper Rocks, and Culburra Boardriders — will bring home-grown firepower to the Gold Coast.

40 of the world’s strongest boardriders clubs are headed to the Gold Coast for the inaugural World Club Championship event to be staged at the iconic Snapper Rocks. Surfers will be competing for international honours, along with a share of $60,100 prize money with every club set to leave the beach with cash in their pocket, right through to 36th place.

Prize money breakdown:

1st – $10,000
2nd – $6,000
3rd – $4,000
4th – $3,000
Equal 5th – $2,000 each (2 clubs)
Equal 7th – $1,750 each (2 clubs)
Equal 9th – $1,500 each (4 clubs)
Equal 13th – $1,200 each (4 clubs)
Equal 17th – $1000 each (8 clubs)
Equal 25th – $900 each (8 clubs)
Equal 33rd – $500 each (3 clubs)
Equal 36th – $400 each (5 clubs)

SNAPPER ROCKS:

Located at the southern end of the Gold Coast, Snapper Rocks is an iconic surf destination, known the world over for its flawless waves, vibrant atmosphere, and the surfing lifestyle it embodies. Famous for its consistently perfect waves and peeling right-handers, to paddle in from the behind rocks at snapper is the stuff bucket lists are made of.

But it’s not just the surf that sets this unique location apart, the area exudes an electric, yet laid back vibe with those watching from the beach and foreshore as much a part of the energy as those paddling into the crystal-clear waves.

Join the global surf community and experience the magic of Snapper Rocks at the World Club Championship 2027 where every ride embodies the very essence of surfing.

SNAPPER ROCKS SURFRIDERS CLUB:

Snapper Rocks Surfriders club boasts a rich heritage of nurturing world-class talent. With an impressive roster of established champions who’ve risen through the clubs’ ranks, it’s fair to say Snapper Rocks has created an enduring global surf legacy.

Our established junior programs are the backbone of our success, assisting to mould young surfers into future champions. As a result, Snapper Rocks proudly celebrates eleven world champions.

5forTEN Initiative

The annual World Club Challenge (WCC) surf contest does more than boost Australian and international boardriders clubs and showcase emerging surf talent—it has a profound impact on communities and charities across the Gold Coast.

Each year, through the “$5k for TEN” initiative, WCC donates $50,000 to ten local charities during the event’s presentation ceremony. This achievement is made possible by the outstanding support from sponsors.

WCC has selected ten exceptional charities and organisations committed to making a difference. These include Serving Our People (SOP), Arcadia College, Currumbin Wildlife Hospital, Friends with Dignity, Gold Coast Hospital Foundation, The Village School Gold Coast, Volunteering Gold Coast, PCYC Tweed Heads, The Healthy Minds Club, and The Good Human Factory.

It’s fair to say, the inclusion of more international teams and the running of the inaugural World Club Championship played a huge role in the 2026 Live Stream far exceeded expectations as record numbers of viewers from around the globe tuned in to watch every wave of the contest.

Once again, Snapper Rocks with the Gold Coast skyline provided the perfect backdrop as web surfers from around the globe feasted on near perfect conditions on all four days of the contest. The events beachside studio and production team ensured the action was non-stop, capturing the contest whilst also interviewing surf champions, celebrities and showcasing the Gold Coast with unique content highlighting the region, the break, participating clubs, and associated charities.

The event once again proved popular with local businesses who streamed the contest from office monitors, while media outlets, boardriders clubs and surf fans from Australia, the USA, Japan, UK, South Africa, Brazil, Portugal, and France feasted on the world class coverage.

In 2027, the World Club Championship Live Stream will once again be back with a high-definition broadcast being broadcast globally over four action packed days, providing up to the second scores and results as they happen. In studio, a host of celebrities, former and current professional surfers, VIP’s and our expert commentary team will again entertaining crowds on the beach and on the web with wave-by-wave insight, interviews and endless surf tales and tall stories.

Theodore Vairaktaris

Event Co-Founder

Founder of the Usher Group and the driving force behind the Usher Cup, Theodore built his national business from the ground up with the same determination he brings to surfing and community. Deeply connected to the Gold Coast and its surf culture, he continues to push the event forward each year, ensuring it evolves and thrives on the global stage.

Wayne ‘Rabbit’ Bartholomew

Event Director

The Godfather of Australian Surfing, Rabbit’s influence spans more than four decades as a world champion, coach, and advocate. His 1978 World Title launched a career dedicated to growing the sport — from mentoring Australia’s best surfers to protecting our waves. A life member and former president of Snapper Rocks Surfriders Club, Rabbit continues to inspire and guide the next generation.

Jay Phillips

Snapper Rocks Surfriders Club President (Host)

Jay Phillips is one of the most naturally talented surfers to come from Coolangatta. From his all-conquering junior career to his current role as a respected Snapper Rocks club elder and free-surfing standout, Jay has inspired generations with his talent and charisma. Originally from Fingal, with deep family roots in the area, he later moved north to the famed southern Gold Coast point breaks, refining his flamboyant style on their long, groomed walls.

Bec Kennedy

Event Logistics Manager

Rebecca Kennedy loves the event and is one of its biggest driving forces. From council and competitor logistics through to the beach precinct, trophies and general management of the contest, Bec, simply gets it done.

Lisa Ketjen

Corporate Partnerships Manager

Lisa’s daily life involves working to ensure Usher Group leads the way, her strengths lay in building strong partnerships & relationships across business & sport with a strong focus on giving back to the community.

Simon “Shagga” Saffigna

Livestream Content Producer

Simon “Shagga” Saffigna is as well known as the world leading surfers he captures on waves all over the world. An international, award winning surf videographer, Shagga has been capturing images of the worlds best surfers for over 20 years.