OKLAHOMA CITY- The 2026 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships continue Thursday, July 23, at the RIVERSPORT Whitewater Center with kayak slalom competition. Athletes from more than 50 nations will compete in semifinal and final races, navigating a series of upstream and downstream gates as they fight for world championship titles.
The public is invited to watch 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 championship racing, medal ceremonies, and fan activities at the RIVERSPORT Whitewater Center.
WHEN:
Thursday, July 23, 2026
10:00 A.M. - 3:50 P.M
WHERE:
RIVERSPORT Whitewater Center
800 RIVERSPORT Drive
Oklahoma City, OK 73129
Competition Schedule:
10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.: Women's Kayak Slalom – Semifinal
11:00 A.M. – 12:15 P.M.: Men's Kayak Slalom – Semifinal
2:00 P.M. – 2:45 P.M.: Women's Kayak Slalom – Final
2:45 P.M. – 3:30 P.M.: Men's Kayak Slalom – Final
3:30 P.M. – 3:50 P.M.: Kayak Slalom Medal Ceremony
Festival Activities:
Rotary Stage: Nia Moné
Route 66 Stage: AJ Harvey
Food Trucks: Black Cat Coffee Co., Fizz & Frost, Karmic Bites, My Okie Heart Pizza, Sip City
Car Show: Exotic Sports cars – Lamborghinis, Ferraris, etc.
VISUALS:
Elite kayak slalom competition, international athletes representing more than 50 nations, whitewater course action, championship finals, medal ceremony, spectators, live entertainment, exotic sports cars, athlete interviews and festival atmosphere.
Media Opportunities:
Interviews with athletes, coaches and event organizers, plus competition highlights, medal ceremony coverage, and fan festival activities.