Abu Dhabi will host the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix 2025 Season Grand Final, presented by Abu Dhabi Sports Council, with national teams from across the globe competing on high-speed SailGP foiling catamarans reaching up to 100 km per hour. The finale will take place over two days on 29-30 November 2025.
Marking the 12th and final stop of SailGP’s dynamic Season 5 calendar, Abu Dhabi joins an elite list of international cities including Dubai, Auckland, Sydney, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and New York. The season continues through Portsmouth (July), Sassnitz (August), Saint-Tropez and Geneva (September), and Cádiz (October) before concluding in the UAE capital.
Tickets are now available to the public, with organisers expecting thousands of sailing fans and international visitors to attend this major sporting spectacle.
The race will feature F50 high-performance foiling catamarans, capable of speeds approaching 100 km per hour. National teams from Australia, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Great Britain, New Zealand, Spain, Switzerland, and the USA will compete for the prestigious world championship title.
His Excellency Aref Hamad Al Awani, General Secretary of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, stated: "We are delighted to once again welcome a world-class sporting event to Abu Dhabi's diverse calendar of international competitions. Hosting the SailGP Grand Finale is a testament to the capital’s global standing as a premier destination for elite sporting events and highlights the city’s state-of-the-art infrastructure and readiness."
We at the Abu Dhabi Sports Council are proud to be hosting the climax of one of the world’s fastest-growing sports championships. We also deeply value our longstanding strategic partnership with Mubadala, whose support continues to elevate Abu Dhabi’s global sporting presence."
Mubadala Deputy Group CEO, Cheif Operator and Human Capital Officer in Mubadala Investment Company Homaid Al Shimmari said: “We’re proud to once again be the title partner of the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix 2025 Grand Final. Last year’s unforgettable debut brought thousands of fans together along Abu Dhabi’s iconic waterfront and we’re excited to work together in delivering an even more impactful and inspiring event this year. At Mubadala, we are committed to creating impact. We see sport as a powerful platform that unites people and creates a legacy of inclusion and sustainability beyond competition.”
SailGP CEO, Sir Russell Coutts, said: “It all comes down to the Grand Final. From Auckland to Sydney, San Francisco to New York, Portsmouth to Cádiz, the Grand Final in Abu Dhabi will crown our Season 2025 champion. After a spectacular debut event in 2024, SailGP is thrilled to be back in Abu Dhabi. Only one team can emerge victorious and walk away with the US$2 million grand prize. The Australia BONDS Flying Roos, Emirates GBR and the New Zealand Black Foils are leading the way but can reigning champion Spanish Los Gallos stage another compelling comeback? With the invaluable support of Mubadala and the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, we are anticipating the Grand Final to live up to its name.”
