New surf racing league aims for Olympic boost by 2027

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 05:32 · Archive

A trans-Tasman franchise surf racing league called Guardians League will launch in 2027 with Olympic ambitions.

A trans-Tasman franchise surf racing league called Guardians League has inked a global broadcast deal ahead of its planned 2027 launch. The competition will see athletes from life saving, athletics, kayaking and swimming join six city-based teams and race on Australian and New Zealand beaches in November and December next year.

Guardians League is backed by Australia's surf life saving, paddle, swimming and athletics bodies. The concept is designed to boost life saving's potential inclusion at the Brisbane 2032 Olympics, with plans to expand to the United States following the four-race Oceania launch. Prospective athletes will nominate themselves and win team berths at auction, with pathway racing and mass participation public events also planned for each race weekend.

Streaming service DAZN announced the global broadcast deal on Friday and will show the competition outside of Australia and New Zealand. Surf life saving is among several sports jostling for 2032 inclusion. Coastal rowing, a beach sport combining sprinting and rowing, will feature at the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

How it is being reported

• Surf sport's global boost as Olympics beckonMomentum behind a new surf sport series that plans to expand from Oceania to the United States is building as life saving jostles for Olympic inclusion.The West Australian · 16 Oct, 05:08
• Surf sport's global boost as Olympics beckonMomentum behind a new surf sport series that plans to expand from Oceania to the United States is building as life saving jostles for Olympic inclusion.Perth Now · 16 Oct, 05:08

In this story: Guardians League · DAZN · Australia · New Zealand · United States · Brisbane 2032 Olympics · Los Angeles 2028 Games

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