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DAMIANO BONAZZI CROWNED JUNIOR WORLD CHAMPION AND ARMIDE SOLIVERES RULES THE GRAN CANARIA FRONTON KING ON AN EPIC DAY OF COMPETITIONEvents

Oct 29, 2026

DAMIANO BONAZZI CROWNED JUNIOR WORLD CHAMPION AND ARMIDE SOLIVERES RULES THE GRAN CANARIA FRONTON KING ON AN EPIC DAY OF COMPETITION

Local hero Armide Soliveres claims his maiden King of the Fronton title following a historic final clash against Amaury Lavernhe and a buzzer-beating semifinal comeback over three-time world champion Tristan Roberts. Damiano Bonazzi (ITA) clinches the Junior World Title in a high-stakes showdown against Davey Anderson (HAW), while Roberts stamps his authority with the best move of the event to take out the Red Bull Banana Challenge.

🔴LIVE | Finals Day - 2026 Gran Canaria Frontón KingEvents

Oct 29, 2026

🔴LIVE | Finals Day - 2026 Gran Canaria Frontón King

The 2026 season finale has arrived! The Gran Canaria Frontón King is set to host the final stop of the IBC World Tour, crowning the 2026 World Champions in both the Men’s and Junior Men’s divisions on the reef of Gáldar.

SPECTACULAR CONDITIONS ON THE PENULTIMATE DAY OF COMPETITION AT THE 2026 GRAN CANARIA FRONTÓN KINGEvents

Oct 28, 2026

SPECTACULAR CONDITIONS ON THE PENULTIMATE DAY OF COMPETITION AT THE 2026 GRAN CANARIA FRONTÓN KING

'The Beast' roars with sets reaching up to four meters, glassy conditions, and a powerful northwest swell hitting the Gáldar coastline.

🔴LIVE | Day 5 - 2026 Gran Canaria Frontón KingEvents

Oct 28, 2026

🔴LIVE | Day 5 - 2026 Gran Canaria Frontón King

The 2026 season finale has arrived! The Gran Canaria Frontón King is set to host the final stop of the IBC World Tour, crowning the 2026 World Champions in both the Men’s and Junior Men’s divisions on the reef of Gáldar.

TRISTAN ROBERTS MAKES HISTORY BY CLINCHING HIS THIRD WORLD TITLE AT THE GRAN CANARIA FRONTON KING 2026Events

Oct 26, 2026

TRISTAN ROBERTS MAKES HISTORY BY CLINCHING HIS THIRD WORLD TITLE AT THE GRAN CANARIA FRONTON KING 2026

The South African powerhouse mathematically secures his third IBC World Tour Men's World Title (2019, 2022, and 2026), all clinched at Galdar's iconic reef break. Claiming three or more world titles places him in ultra-elite company,joining legends Jeff Hubbard, Ben Player, Guilherme Tamega, and Mike Stewart as the only athletes in bodyboarding history to achieve the feat.

🔴LIVE | Day 4 - 2026 Gran Canaria Frontón KingEvents

Oct 25, 2026

🔴LIVE | Day 4 - 2026 Gran Canaria Frontón King

The 2026 season finale has arrived! The Gran Canaria Frontón King is set to host the final stop of the IBC World Tour, crowning the 2026 World Champions in both the Men’s and Junior Men’s divisions on the reef of Gáldar.

ACTION PACKED DAY FOR THE JUNIORS AT THE GRAN CANARIA FRONTÓN KING 2026Events

Oct 22, 2026

ACTION PACKED DAY FOR THE JUNIORS AT THE GRAN CANARIA FRONTÓN KING 2026

Louka Zaninotto charges ahead in pursuit of back-to-back world titles at El Frontón on a day marked by a major upset, as reigning world runner-up Alberto Pérez gets eliminated.

🔴LIVE | Day 3 - 2026 Gran Canaria Frontón KingEvents

Oct 21, 2026

🔴LIVE | Day 3 - 2026 Gran Canaria Frontón King

The 2026 season finale has arrived! The Gran Canaria Frontón King is set to host the final stop of the IBC World Tour, crowning the 2026 World Champions in both the Men’s and Junior Men’s divisions on the reef of Gáldar.

AERIAL SHOWCASE AND HIGH DRAMA ON DAY 2 OF THE GRAN CANARIA FRONTÓN KING 2026Events

Oct 19, 2026

AERIAL SHOWCASE AND HIGH DRAMA ON DAY 2 OF THE GRAN CANARIA FRONTÓN KING 2026

Chile's Cristóbal Tobar drops a massive 9-point backflip, throwing his hat in the ring for the Red Bull El Banana Challenge.

🔴LIVE | Day 2 - 2026 Gran Canaria Frontón KingEvents

Oct 18, 2026

🔴LIVE | Day 2 - 2026 Gran Canaria Frontón King

The 2026 season finale has arrived! The Gran Canaria Frontón King is set to host the final stop of the IBC World Tour, crowning the 2026 World Champions in both the Men’s and Junior Men’s divisions on the reef of Gáldar.

THE SHOW BEGINS AT THE GRAN CANARIA FRONTÓN KING 2026Events

Oct 17, 2026

THE SHOW BEGINS AT THE GRAN CANARIA FRONTÓN KING 2026

Men’s Division Round 1 sees the first 16 riders eliminated. The Junior World Title showdown gets underway with 48 rising stars from 11 countries.

🔴LIVESCORES | Day 1 - 2026 Gran Canaria Frontón KingEvents

Oct 16, 2026

🔴LIVESCORES | Day 1 - 2026 Gran Canaria Frontón King

The 2026 season finale has arrived! The Gran Canaria Frontón King is set to host the final stop of the IBC World Tour, crowning the 2026 World Champions in both the Men’s and Junior Men’s divisions on the reef of Gáldar.

Official Launch and What's New for the Gran Canaria Frontón King 2026Events

Oct 13, 2026

Official Launch and What's New for the Gran Canaria Frontón King 2026

Official Launch at the Casa Palacio

WILLIAM LUJAN GRANTED IBC WORLD TOUR WILDCARD FOR THE 2026 GRAN CANARIA FRONTÓN KINGEvents

Oct 8, 2026

WILLIAM LUJAN GRANTED IBC WORLD TOUR WILDCARD FOR THE 2026 GRAN CANARIA FRONTÓN KING

For this 14th edition of the legendary Canarian contest, the international tour organizers are awarding the coveted spot to local standout William Luján.

INTERVIEW WITH NEW WORLD CHAMPION NAMIKA YAMASHITAAthletes

Oct 6, 2026

INTERVIEW WITH NEW WORLD CHAMPION NAMIKA YAMASHITA

From the IBC, we are thrilled to bring you an exclusive interview with the newly crowned 2026 Women’s Bodyboarding World Champion.

October 31 Deadline for 2027 IBC World Tour Event ProposalsEvents

Sep 30, 2026

October 31 Deadline for 2027 IBC World Tour Event Proposals

Final reminder to submit your event hosting proposals for the 2027 IBC World Tour Schedule.

JUNIOR MEN SPOTS LOCKED IN FOR THE GRAN CANARIA FRONTON KING FINALEvents

Sep 28, 2026

JUNIOR MEN SPOTS LOCKED IN FOR THE GRAN CANARIA FRONTON KING FINAL

The world's top 48 junior riders battle for the world title in Gran Canaria

14th Gran Canaria Frontón King Set to Crown 2026 World Champions in Legendary Gáldar FinaleEvents

Sep 23, 2026

14th Gran Canaria Frontón King Set to Crown 2026 World Champions in Legendary Gáldar Finale

The world title hangs in the balance as the planet's best bodyboarders descend on Gáldar for a high-stakes showdown at the legendary Frontón King finale.

Namika Yamashita, Soraia Rocha, and Luana Dourado Cap Off a Historic Day at the 2026 ArcelorMittal Wahine Bodyboard ProEvents

Sep 20, 2026

Namika Yamashita, Soraia Rocha, and Luana Dourado Cap Off a Historic Day at the 2026 ArcelorMittal Wahine Bodyboard Pro

Final day in Brazil with the new IBC World Tour 2026 world champs!

🔴LIVE | Finals Day - 2026 ArcelorMittal Wahine Bodyboarding ProEvents

Sep 18, 2026

🔴LIVE | Finals Day - 2026 ArcelorMittal Wahine Bodyboarding Pro

Experience the pinnacle of women's bodyboarding at the prestigious ArcelorMittal Wahine Pro in Brazil. Tune in now to witness world-class wave riding and elite competition.

NAMIKA YAMASHITA CROWNED WORLD CHAMP AT THE 2026 ARCELORMITTAL WAHINE BODYBOARD PROEvents

Sep 18, 2026

NAMIKA YAMASHITA CROWNED WORLD CHAMP AT THE 2026 ARCELORMITTAL WAHINE BODYBOARD PRO

Coming off huge wins in the Maldives and Sintra, Yamashita only needed to make the quarterfinals in Brazil to secure the IBC World Tour crown.

🔴LIVE | Day 6 - 2026 ArcelorMittal Wahine Bodyboarding ProEvents

Sep 17, 2026

🔴LIVE | Day 6 - 2026 ArcelorMittal Wahine Bodyboarding Pro

Experience the pinnacle of women's bodyboarding at the prestigious ArcelorMittal Wahine Pro in Brazil. Tune in now to witness world-class wave riding and elite competition.

Namika Yamashita and Luna Hardman Go Head-To-Head for the World Title at the ArcelorMittal Wahine Bodyboarding Pro 2026Events

Sep 17, 2026

Namika Yamashita and Luna Hardman Go Head-To-Head for the World Title at the ArcelorMittal Wahine Bodyboarding Pro 2026

The final stop of the 2026 IBC Women’s World Tour is hitting prime time at Praia do Solemar, and we might just crown a world champ before the final heat even surfs out.

High Scores Fly on Day 5 of the 2026 ArcelorMittal Wahine Bodyboard ProEvents

Sep 15, 2026

High Scores Fly on Day 5 of the 2026 ArcelorMittal Wahine Bodyboard Pro

All three women's divisions hit the water on day five of competition