2026 World Triathlon Aquathlon Championships Abu Dhabi
Schedule
Friday 13 November
| Start | End | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17:30 | 18:00 | Parade of Nations | Competition Zone |
| 18:00 | 18:30 | Opening Ceremony of 2026 World Triathlon Multisport Championships | Championship Village |
| 18:30 | Pasta Party | Championship Village | |
| 19:30 | Opening Night Concert & Entertainment | Surf Abu Dhabi |
Sunday 15 November
| Start | End | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17:30 | 21:00 | Brazil-Themed Evening | Championship Village |
Monday 16 November
| Start | End | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07:00 | 08:00 | Swim Familiarisation | Bab Al Nojoum Beach |
| 10:00 | 13:00 | Padel Tournament | 321 Sports |
| 12:00 | 14:00 | Surf Social | Surf Abu Dhabi |
Tuesday 17 November
| Start | End | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13:30 | 15:30 | Surf Social | Surf Abu Dhabi |
Wednesday 18 November
| Start | End | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 | 13:00 | Padel Tournament | 321 Sports |
| 11:00 | 12:00 | Age-Group Team Manager Briefing Aquathlon | Bab Al Nojoum |
| 11:00 | 17:00 | Race Pack Distribution Age-Group Aquathlon | Championship Village |
| 13:30 | 15:30 | Surf Social | Surf Abu Dhabi |
Thursday 19 November
| Start | End | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 | 11:00 | Aquathlon Swim Familiarisation | Bab Al Nojoum |
| 11:00 | 19:00 | Race Pack Distribution Age-Group Aquathlon | Championship Village |
| 16:00 | 17:00 | Elite/U23 Athletes' Briefing Aquathlon - Mandatory | Bab Al Nojoum |
| 16:00 | 17:00 | Junior Athletes' Briefing Aquathlon - Mandatory | Bab Al Nojoum |
| 16:00 | 17:00 | Para Athletes' Briefing Aquathlon - Mandatory | Bab Al Nojoum |
| 17:30 | 19:00 | Sunset Entertainment | Championship Village |
Friday 20 November
| Start | End | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07:30 | 8:30 | Elite/U23, Juniors, Para Athlete Lounge Check-in | Athlete Lounge |
| 07:30 | 9:30 | Age-Group Transition Area Check-in | Beach Transition Area, Competition Zone |
| 07:30 | 15:00 | Age-Group Bag Drop Area in activity | 321-Dome |
| 08:00 | 08:30 | Swim warm-up Elite/U23, Juniors | Bab Al Nojoum |
| 08:00 | 09:00 | Technical Officials Q&A session - Aquathlon | Beach Transition Area, Competition Zone |
| 08:00 | 08:45 | Transition Area Check-in Elite/U23, Juniors | Beach Transition Area, Competition Zone |
| 08:50 | Elite/U23, Juniors Athletes Line-up and Introdcution | Swim Start, Bab Al Nojoum Beach | |
| 9:00 | Elite/U23, Juniors Men START Aquathlon | Swim Start, Bab Al Nojoum Beach | |
| 9:05 | Elite/U23, Juniors Women START Aquathlon | Swim Start, Bab Al Nojoum Beach | |
| 9:35 | Para Aquathlon START | Swim Start, Bab Al Nojoum Beach | |
| 10:05 | 13:10 | Age Group Aquathlon START | Swim Start, Bab Al Nojoum Beach |
| 11:00 | 19:00 | Expo, FanZone and information | Championship Village |
| 11:30 | 11:40 | Juniors Medal Ceremonies - Aquathlon | Finish Area, Competition Zone |
| 11:40 | 11:50 | U23 Medal Ceremonies - Aquathlon | Finish Area, Competition Zone |
| 11:50 | 12:00 | Elite Medal Ceremonies - Aquathlon | Finish Area, Competition Zone |
| 13:00 | 14:00 | Elite Transition Check-out | Beach Transition Area, Competition Zone |
| 13:45 | 14:45 | Age Group Transition Check-out | Beach Transition Area, Competition Zone |
| 14:00 | 14:05 | Para Medal Ceremonies - Aquathlon WCH | Championship Village |
| 14:05 | 14:30 | Age-Group Medal Ceremonies - Aquathlon WCH | Championship Village |
| 17:30 | 19:00 | Sunset Entertainment | Championship Village |
Saturday 21 November
| Start | End | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 | 13:00 | START Kids & Junior Triathlon (4-15 years) | Swim Start, Bab Al Nojoum Beach |
| 11:00 | 17:00 | Expo, FanZone and information | Championship Village |
| 16:00 | 18:00 | START Community Run / Walk at the Velodrome | Championship Village |
| 17:00 | 19:30 | Closing Barbecue and Community Race Afterparty | Championship Village |
Sunday 22 November
| Start | End | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 | Multisport Legend Award Ceremony | Championship Village | |
| 21:15 | Closing Ceremony and Championships Party | Championship Village |
Entry Fees
ELITE, U23, JUNIOR AND PARA
Elite, u23, Junior and Para entry fees need to be paid directly to the LOC. Participating Federations will need to share proof of payment for all their athletes in order for them to confirm their position on the start list. To request your invoice, please E-mail Mariana@worldsport.ae, and share your billing details to speed up the process.
Prize Money
for ELITE athletes
Training
Hudayriyat Island is the heart of triathlon training in Abu Dhabi, offering facilities for swim, bike, and run - all in one location.
321 Sports is the Official Training Facility for the Multisport World Champs Abu Dhabi, opening their facilities to all athletes during race build-up and race week.
INDOOR TRAINING
Venue: 321 Sports Dome
Location: Next to the Competition Zone at 321 Sports Stadium, Hudayriyat Island.
Facility: The indoor facility will be host to our Athlete Training Zone, in partnership with Sadara Sports and MyWhoosh, we bring together a collaboration of specialist coaches and equipment to ensure that your technique and conditioning is on point for race day. Try out the Vasa Swim Trainers, for top-tier swim training and conditioning. Cycle the Hudayriyat Cycle Tracks in the MyWhoosh Cycle Zone, and get your running miles done on the Sadara Treadmills, all under the 321 airconditioned Dome.
OPEN WATER SWIMMING
Bab Al Najoum Beach – located just next to the swim start, is an open public beach with lifeguards and a 50m stretch for shorter sessions.
Mar Vista / Hudayriyat Beach – Ideal for casual or open-water sessions, offering calm, clear waters and relaxed surroundings.
Marsana Beach - also on island, a short walk from the competition village. Opening times: 10am – 7pm
Marsana East Beach (“Night Beach”) – Floodlit for evening swimming, patrolled by lifeguards until 10 PM (weekdays) and midnight (weekends). Entry fees apply for adults and children (under 5s free).
WOMEN SPECIFIC TRAINING
Support when you need it! Women-specific services will include women-led training rides and sessions with Women Moving Forward
This program includes a 10 week cycling and fitness program leading into race week, making use of the facilities that Hudayriyat Island has to offer.
Athlete Services
EQUIPMENT RENTAL
Bike Rental Service
We are proud to announce that Wolfi's is the Official Bike Technical Partner of the Multisport World Championships Abu Dhabi 2026.
Included in their service offering is BIKE RENTAL, with a rental warehouse conveniently located on the cycle track on Hudayriyat Island, alongside our Event Venue.
To book your bike, please follow this link: Rental Bikes – Wolfi's
Wetsuit Rental
Wetsuit rental will be offered on a pre-booking basis through Blue70. Please contact David with your requirements at david@sported.ae
WOMEN SPECIFIC SERVICES
Support when you need it!
A dedicated female liaison will be onsite for advice and information in confidence.
Reach out to Mariana on mariana@worldsport.ae
Contacts
Technical Delegates
Stéfane Mauris (SUI) - Cross Tri — stefane.mauris@triathlon.org
Retief Freysen (RSA) - Long Distance — sandberg720@gmail.com
Jorge Garcia (ESP) - Duathlon — jorge.garcia@triatlon.org
Sarita Zafra (PHI) - Aquathlon — saritazafra@gmail.com
Adina Dusa (ROM) - Cross duathlon — adina.dusa@triatlonromania.ro
