- Just over one month until the Oracle Perth Sail Grand Prix arrives in Fremantle
- Multiple viewing areas sold out, final tickets for world-class event on sale
- Sneaky Sound System to perform on Bathers Beach on Sunday, 18 January
- Supports the Cook Government's commitment to diversify the economy so it remains strongest in the nation
The countdown is on until the Oracle Perth Sail Grand Prix presented by KPMG takes to Western Australian waters for the first time, with just over one month to go.
Fresh off the 2025 season finale in Abu Dhabi, BONDS Flying Roos team captain and co-owner Tom Slingsby has arrived in Perth to mark the official handover to Fremantle as the host of the opening event of the 2026 Rolex SailGP Championship.
Final tickets for the Perth Sail Grand Prix on 17-18 January 2026 are now available, with two prime waterfront viewing areas already sold out.
Following the racing action on both Saturday and Sunday, Bathers Beach will be transformed into Aprs Sail, a social and entertainment scene that surrounds the sailing event, with Sneaky Sound System performing on the Sunday.
Supported by the Cook Government through Tourism WA, the Perth Sail Grand Prix is expected to attract thousands of visitors to WA, injecting millions of dollars into the State's economy, while also generating enormous global media coverage for Perth and Fremantle.
SailGP is one of the world's most spectacular and fastest-growing sports events on water, featuring identical 50-foot catamarans raced by teams from 13 nations at speeds of over 100 kilometres per hour in close proximity to the shoreline.
The Perth Sail Grand Prix is the first time the prestigious catamaran race will be held at Fremantle's Bathers Beach, putting WA in the league of iconic locations such as New York, Saint Tropez, and Rio de Janeiro, which all host legs of this prestigious sailing competition.
This inaugural spectacle will see the first ever SailGP Race Stadium in Australia, as well as marking the first time the F50s will have raced in the Indian Ocean.
The event is set to return to WA in 2027 and 2028 as part of a three-year deal, adding to Perth's growing annual calendar of events and showcasing the Cook Government's commitment to economic diversification through tourism and major events providing a significant boost to local businesses and local jobs.
Find out more and get final tickets at sailgp.com
As stated by Tourism Minister Reece Whitby:
"WA will once again have the eyes of the world upon us in just over a month's time when the Perth Sail Grand Prix brings a weekend of exciting racing on the waters off Fremantle.
"SailGP is an extremely prestigious event, bringing high yield travellers and generating enormous media coverage, so it's a major coup for the Cook Government to have secured it for Fremantle
"Tickets are selling fast so with the final limited run of tickets just released, we're confident that this event will bring thousands of visitors to our State and generate millions of dollars in visitor spend for local businesses and local jobs as part of our economic diversification strategy."
As stated by Sport and Recreation Minister Rita Saffioti:
"Hosting the Oracle Perth Sail Grand Prix for the first time is another huge win for Western Australia, bringing thousands of visitors into Perth and Fremantle and delivering a major boost to local businesses, hospitality operators, and tourism providers.
"Events of this calibre strengthen our economy, support local jobs and position WA as one of the premier sporting destinations in the world.
"The Cook Government is committed to securing major events that diversify our economy and showcase the very best of Western Australia."
As stated by Ports Minister Stephen Dawson:
"This event will be a great opportunity to put the spotlight on the Port of Fremantle and the Victoria Quay precinct.
"Fremantle Ports is facilitating the event and working closely with event organisers to ensure safe access to the harbour precinct for both competitors and spectators."
As stated by Fremantle MLA Simone McGurk:
"More than 15,000 people are expected at Bathers Beach over the two-day event in January with pictures of Fremantle broadcast to the world.
"This is the first time SailGP will be held in Fremantle, and the event will inject millions of dollars into local businesses as well as into the State's economy."
