OKLAHOMA CITY- The 2026 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships concludes canoe slalom competition Friday, July 24, at the RIVERSPORT Whitewater Center as world champions are crowned in the canoe slalom finals. Athletes from more than 50 nations will compete for individual world championship titles on the whitewater course.
The public is invited to watch the medal races 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 championship racing, medal ceremonies and athlete celebrations at the RIVERSPORT Whitewater Center.
WHEN:
Friday, July 24, 2026
10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
WHERE:
RIVERSPORT Whitewater Center
800 RIVERSPORT Drive
Oklahoma City, OK 73129
Competition Schedule:
10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.: Men's Canoe Slalom – Semifinal
11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.: Women's Canoe Slalom – Semifinal
2:00 P.M. – 2:45 P.M.: Men's Canoe Slalom – Final
2:45 P.M. – 3:30 P.M.: Women's Canoe Slalom – Final
3:30 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.: Canoe Slalom Medal Ceremony
FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES:
Rotary Stage: Bella Burns
Route 66 Stage: Claire Piersiol (Duo)
Food Trucks: Big Lennys BBQ, Gilty Pleasure, Lucky Lucky Dumpling Company, Monkey Food Truck, Tad’s Bodacious Burritos, Tasty Snow, The Hangry Halo Mini Donut Co., Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck, Wondervan Pops
Car Show: American Motorcycles – classics ’79 and below – Harleys, Indians, choppers, etc
VISUALS:
Canoe slalom medal races, elite international athletes representing more than 50 nations, whitewater course action, podium presentations, medal ceremony, athlete celebrations, spectators, live entertainment and interviews with athletes and event organizers.
Media Opportunities:
Interviews with athletes, coaches and event organizers, plus medal race highlights, podium celebrations and championship coverage.