World Surf League mid-season cut delayed until after ninth tour stop Bells Beach the first of three Australian events to open season Australian surfers are the big winners in a revamped 2026 World Surf League calendar that has axed the divisive finals day to decide the world champions. The Pipe Pro at Pipeline in Hawaii will return as the men's finale for the first time since 2019, while it will be the season-ending women's event for the first time.
Pipeline to return as WSL finale with one-day decider scrapped for 2026
The Guardian - 3 May 2025 01:39
World Surf League mid-season cut delayed until after ninth tour stop Bells Beach the first of three Australian events to open season Australian surfers are the big winners in a revamped 2026 World Surf League calendar that has axed the divisive finals day to decide the world champions. The Pipe Pro at Pipeline in Hawaii will return as the men's finale for the first time since 2019, while it will be the season-ending women's event for the first time.
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