Brief
Dubai to Host Penultimate SailGP Grand Prix with US$2 Million at Stake
The Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix on Nov 21‑22 will decide the last berth for the season‑ending SailGP final.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Dubai will stage the Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix presented by DP World on November 21‑22, 2026, the penultimate round of the Rolex SailGP Championship, according to Gulf News.
What happened
The event follows the Rolex Switzerland Sail Grand Prix in Geneva and will feature all 13 national teams competing for the final spot in the season‑ending showdown. US$2 million in prize money is on offer, and the race will determine which team joins the two already‑qualified finalists – the BONDS Flying Roos and Los Gallos – for the Grand Final the following weekend.
What the reports add
Gulf News notes that the 2024 champions, the BONDS Flying Roos, lead the standings with 94 points, while Los Gallos sit second after winning in Geneva. The 2024 champions have three event victories this season and sit on 78 points. Artemis SailGP Team, in its debut season, moved into third place with 59 points after finishing just one point behind the United States team in Geneva. The United States team, forced to draft in Martine Grael after driver Taylor Canfield broke his collarbone, sits on 56 points. Emirates GBR, the 2023 champions, are on 53 points and risk missing the final.
What was said
SailGP commentator Stevie Morrison said, "Artemis will be the ones kicking themselves," adding that the team now has a "box seat" for a top‑three finish. Artemis driver Nathan Outteridge warned, "The points are still super close and there's still two events to go – the Middle East is light like it was in Geneva, so we still need to improve our sailing skills if we want to get into the Final."
How it came about
The Dubai Grand Prix follows the season’s second event in Geneva and precedes the final showdown scheduled for the following weekend. DP World’s sponsorship and the UAE’s growing role in high‑profile sailing events have positioned Dubai as a key venue in the championship’s climax.
Key facts
- Dubai will host the Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix on Nov 21‑22, 2026. (gulfnews.com)
- US$2 million in prize money is offered for the event. (gulfnews.com)
- The BONDS Flying Roos lead with 94 points; Los Gallos are second. (gulfnews.com)
- Artemis SailGP Team moved into third place with 59 points after Geneva. (gulfnews.com)
- United States team sits on 56 points after drafting Martine Grael. (gulfnews.com)
Sources
- [1] gulfnews.com — originally reported as “Dubai to Host Crucial SailGP Event Ahead of US$2 Million Grand Final”
