OKLAHOMA CITY- The 2026 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships continue Wednesday, July 22, at the RIVERSPORT Whitewater Center with canoe slalom competition. Athletes from 50 nations will race against the clock through a series of upstream and downstream gates, competing for advancement in the world championship competition.

The public is invited to watch the action while enjoying live entertainment and festival activities throughout the day. General admission tickets start at $6 and are available at okc2026.com. Media are invited to cover continued world championship racing as athletes compete on the whitewater course.

WHEN:  
Wednesday, July 22, 2026 
10:00 AM-4:00 PM 
 
WHERE:  
RIVERSPORT Whitewater Center  
800 RIVERSPORT Drive 
Oklahoma City, OK 73129 
 
Competition Schedule: 
10:00 A.M. – 11:45 A.M.: Men’s Canoe Slalom – Heats 
11:45 A.M. – 1:15 P.M.: Women’s Canoe Slalom – Heats 
2:30 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.: Men’s Canoe Slalom – Teams 
3:10 P.M. – 3:40 P.M.: Women’s Canoe Slalom – Teams 
3:45 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.: Canoe Slalom Medal Ceremony

Festival Activities: 
Rotary Stage: Wet Muscles 
Route 66 Stage: Vintage Vibe (Duo) 
Food Trucks: Alchemy Ice Lab, Blessed & Highly Caffeinated, DonutNV of Edmond, Karmic Bites, Okie Smokes BBQ, Playa Plates, Tad’s Bodacious Burritos, The Fizzy Cactus Soda Co., The Hangry Halo Mini Donut Co. 
Car Show: Classic Cars: 20’s – 50’s  
 
VISUALS: Elite canoe slalom competition, international athletes representing 50 nations, spectators along the course, live entertainment, festival atmosphere, athlete interviews and awards

Media Opportunities: 
Interviews with athletes, coaches and event organizers, plus competition highlights and fan festival coverage