WSL Siheung Korea Open Qualifying Series

In July 2026, the 'WSL Siheung Korea Open International Surfing Competition', an official World Surf League competition, will be held for three days at 'Wave Park', Asia's largest artificial surfing facility located in Siheung, Republic of Korea. This competition is the first WSL official Qualifying Series held in Korea, and as the world's first artificial wave pool competition, it is drawing attention from surfing fans around the world. Siheung Wave Park, where the competition is held, boasts Asia's largest cove length of 2,240m and has an overwhelming scale capable of simultaneously accommodating up to 160 athletes and 20,000 spectators.
In particular, this year will feature a 'QS 6,000' event, upgraded one level from the 'QS 3,000' in the shortboard category held two years ago. This competition, which will be the most dynamic prelude toward the 2026 Asian Games, will bring together top-class athletes from a total of 16 countries to compete fiercely. The competition will be broadcast live through terrestrial channels in three countries: South Korea, Japan, and Australia. The participating categories are divided into men's and women's shortboard (QS 6,000) and men's and women's longboard (LQS 1,000), and athletes ranked 1st to 4th in each category will be awarded, along with special awards. Hosted by Siheung City and co-organized by the Siheung City Sports Council, OBS, and Wave Park, with support from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Gyeonggi Province, Gyeonggi Provincial Council, Siheung City Council, and the Korea Sports Promotion Foundation.

Program

- Main programs: Surfing competition / Summer Beat Festival
- Side events and programs: Opening ceremony / Awards ceremony / Gala dinner and after-party, etc