PERTH, AUSTRALIA (Monday 14 July 2025): SailGP has today unveiled its offering of ticket and fan experiences that will put spectators at the heart of the adrenaline-fuelled action for the inaugural Oracle Perth Sail Grand Prix presented by KPMG. More than 15,000 fans are expected at Fremantle’s Bathers Beach over the two-day event, 17–18 January 2026
For the first time in Australia, fans will have the exclusive opportunity to secure Waterfront Grandstand seats, offering allocated seating just metres away from the national teams battling on identical, high-tech foiling catamarans at speeds exceeding 100 km/h.
From the grandstand, to premium waterfront decks, relaxed beachside access and on-water viewing, SailGP’s comprehensive ticketing program offers unforgettable experiences for every fan.
Tickets are expected to be in high demand, and fans are encouraged to register for SailGP+ at sailgp.com/perth to receive early access and exclusive pricing during the pre-sale from Friday, 22 August. General public tickets will be available from Thursday, 28 August.
KEY EVENT INFORMATION //
- SailGP+ Pre-sale: 10am AWST Friday, 22 August – 5pm AWST Tuesday, 26 August*
- General Public On-sale: From 10am AWST Thursday, 28 August*
- Event Date: Saturday, 17 & Sunday, 18 January 2026
- Location: Bathers Beach, Fremantle, Western Australia
TICKET EXPERIENCES //
- Waterfront Grandstand: Elevated, allocated grandstand seating in the Race Stadium, providing unparalleled views as the flying F50s go head-to-head just metres from shore. Includes live commentary, big-screen viewing, access to interactive games and family-friendly activities, plus post-race entertainment at Bathers Beach.
- Waterfront Premium: An exclusive, furnished and shaded deck with prime front-row views. Enjoy an all-inclusive gourmet menu and free-flowing drinks, complete with live commentary and access to post-race entertainment.
- Waterfront Platinum: A private premium area for groups of 10 or more, featuring dedicated seating and personal waiter service delivering an all-inclusive food and beverage menu directly to your group. Don’t miss a moment of the action, with access to post-race entertainment included.
- Beach Club: A relaxed, casual atmosphere on Bathers Beach, perfect for enjoying a summer’s day while witnessing the heart-pumping action out on the water. Includes access to Race Stadium activities, with food, beverages and merchandise available for purchase.
- Bring Your Own Boat (BYOB): Secure an on-water front-row position to the high-speed action directly from your own boat inside the Exclusion Zone. The BYOB program includes a full briefing, a souvenir weekend flag, and live play-by-play commentary via VHF radio, offering a truly unique perspective.
SailGP Managing Director Andrew Thompson said: “Bringing SailGP to Perth is a major milestone and the perfect way to launch the Rolex SailGP Championship’s 2026 Season. For the first time, we’re introducing SailGP’s ‘race-stadium’ grandstand viewing to Australian racing fans, providing a front-row seat to the world’s most exciting racing on water which has proved incredibly popular at events around the world and will be the best seats in the house. The new purpose-built, Waterfront Grandstand, alongside the Beach Club, marks a significant step in elevating the fan experience and expanding our presence in one of our most passionate markets, and I have no doubt our current and new fans will have a fantastic day out by the water.”
Acting WA Minister for Tourism, the Hon. Don Punch MLA said: “The Perth Sail Grand Prix promises to be a fantastic spectacle. Being able to watch 50-foot catamarans sail past at speeds of over 100km/h from a grandstand just metres from the action, a pumping beach club, or from the water itself is certainly not an opportunity to be missed. The WA Government is proud to have secured this event for Fremantle in a three-year deal, which will bring thousands of visitors to our state and generate millions of dollars in visitor spend, boosting our bars and restaurants, hotels, and local businesses. I encourage everyone to sign up for pre-sale tickets for what is sure to be the event of the summer.”
BONDS Flying Roos Grinder Kinley Fowler said: “There’s nothing like racing at home. Fremantle has some of the best sailing conditions in the world and getting the chance to race in front of family, friends and our local sailing community on Bathers Beach will be unforgettable. The energy here is unreal and fans are going to be blown away by how close the racing gets to the grandstand. We’ve always wanted to bring SailGP to the west coast and now we get to show the world what Perth’s coastline is made of.”
BONDS Flying Roos Coach Ben Durham said: “It’s a huge moment for SailGP and for Perth. Fremantle is an iconic sailing venue and to see it on the global stage will be something special. It puts our local talent, grassroots community and Perth on the world map. I can’t wait to watch fans line the shore and young sailors soaking up the world-class action right here on home waters, it’s going to be epic.”
The Oracle Perth Sail Grand Prix presented by KPMG will launch the 2026 Season of the Rolex SailGP Championship — a global calendar of high-speed, close-to-shore events in iconic locations where national teams compete on identical cutting-edge foiling catamarans. The inaugural Perth event marks an exciting milestone for Australian supporters, offering another chance to cheer on Tom Slingsby and the BONDS Flying Roos SailGP Team on home waters, as they take on international rivals on both the west and east coasts for the first time in 2026.
For full ticketing experience details and to sign up to SailGP+ for exclusive access and pricing, visit sailgp.com/perth.
The event is proudly supported by the Western Australian Government through Tourism Western Australia.
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