SailGP confirms dates for Halifax event in 2026

SailGP will be back in Halifax in June 2026.

A global sailing event will return to Halifax next June, two years after it drew tens of thousands of people to the waterfront.

SailGP unveiled its full schedule for the 2026 season on Thursday, promising events in Brazil, New York and Halifax, among others.

The Halifax event, which will be the only Canadian stop on SailGP’s schedule, will run on June 20 and 21.

SailGP debuted in Halifax (and Canada) last year, bringing in more than 80,000 fans and generating more than $14 million in revenue for the city.

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