The 2026 Canoe Slalom World Cup Final will bring the International Canoe Federation’s five-stop World Cup season to La Seu d’Urgell, Spain, from September 10-13, 2026.
The final is the decisive event of the 39th ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup Series. Athletes will compete in men’s and women’s K1 and C1, together with kayak cross events. The final also carries double World Cup points, making every run important in the battle for the overall season titles.
The official ICF event page lists La Seu as a senior World Cup event, with nominal entries closing on September 1.
2026 Canoe Slalom World Cup Final: Table of Contents
- Quick Facts
- When Is the Final?
- Full Competition Schedule
- Where Is the Final?
- How the 2026 World Cup Reached La Seu
- 2026 World Cup Standings
- Jessica Fox and the Women's K1 Race
- Other Athletes to Watch
- K1, C1 and Kayak Cross Explained
- Why the La Seu Final Matters
- Road to Los Angeles 2028
- 2025 World Cup Champions
- La Seu World Cup History
- How to Watch
- Live Results
- Frequently Asked Questions
2026 Canoe Slalom World Cup Final: Quick Facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | 2026 ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup Final |
| Sport | Canoe Slalom & Kayak Cross |
| Dates | September 10-13, 2026 |
| Venue | La Seu d’Urgell, Spain |
| Course | Parc Olímpic del Segre |
| Level | Senior |
| Series | 2026 ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup |
| Number of World Cup stops | 5 |
| Final | La Seu d’Urgell |
| Key events | K1, C1 and Kayak Cross |
| World Cup points | Double points at the final |
The ICF confirms that the 2026 series consists of five World Cup stops: Ljubljana-Tacen, Prague, Augsburg, Vaires-sur-Marne and the final in La Seu d’Urgell.
When Is the 2026 Canoe Slalom World Cup Final?
The official event dates are September 10-13, 2026.
September 10 begins with the individual kayak cross competitions. The traditional canoe slalom events are scheduled for September 11 and 12, while the final day features the main Kayak Cross knockout competition.
2026 Canoe Slalom World Cup Schedule
All times below are the official competition schedule times for La Seu d’Urgell.
Thursday, September 10: Individual Kayak Cross
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 13:34 | Women’s Kayak Cross Individual |
| 14:26 | Men’s Kayak Cross Individual |
| 15:42 | Women’s Individual medals |
| 15:49 | Men’s Individual medals |
| 15:56 | Women’s overall medals |
| 16:03 | Men’s overall medals |
The individual Kayak Cross competition opens the racing program at the World Cup Final.
Friday, September 11: K1
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 09:36 | Men’s K1 heats |
| 11:01 | Women’s K1 heats |
| 14:06 | Men’s K1 semifinals |
| 14:56 | Women’s K1 semifinals |
| 16:36 | Men’s K1 final |
| 17:15 | Women’s K1 final |
| After finals | K1 medal ceremonies and overall World Cup medals |
Saturday, September 12: C1
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 09:36 | Women’s C1 heats |
| 10:34 | Men’s C1 heats |
| 13:36 | Women’s C1 semifinals |
| 14:26 | Men’s C1 semifinals |
| 16:06 | Women’s C1 final |
| 16:45 | Men’s C1 final |
| After finals | C1 medal ceremonies and overall World Cup medals |
The women’s C1 final is scheduled first, followed by the men’s C1 final.
Sunday, September 13: Kayak Cross
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 10:04 | Women’s Round 1 |
| 10:40 | Men’s Round 1 |
| 11:21 | Women’s repechage |
| 11:36 | Men’s repechage |
| 13:34 | Women’s heats |
| 13:58 | Men’s heats |
| 14:40 | Women’s quarterfinal |
| 14:59 | Men’s quarterfinal |
| 15:17 | Women’s semifinal |
| 15:26 | Men’s semifinal |
| 15:37 | Women’s final |
| 15:44 | Men’s final |
| After finals | Kayak Cross medal ceremonies and overall World Cup medals |
The Sunday program uses the knockout format that makes Kayak Cross one of the most unpredictable parts of the World Cup weekend.
Where Is the 2026 Canoe Slalom World Cup Final?
The final will be held at Parc Olímpic del Segre in La Seu d’Urgell, in Catalonia, Spain.
La Seu has a long history in international canoe slalom and is a familiar venue to many of the world's leading paddlers. The venue is also associated with the 1992 Barcelona Olympic canoe slalom competition.
The ICF has selected La Seu for the 2026 World Cup Final, before the venue hosts the 2027 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships.
How the 2026 World Cup Reached La Seu
The 2026 ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup is the 39th edition of the series.
- Ljubljana-Tacen, Slovenia: May 29-31
- Prague, Czechia: June 5-7
- Augsburg, Germany: June 12-14
- Vaires-sur-Marne, France: September 3-5
- La Seu d’Urgell, Spain: September 10-13
La Seu therefore follows immediately after Vaires-sur-Marne, creating a demanding late-season European double-header.
Vaires-sur-Marne was particularly significant because it was used for canoe slalom at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The 2026 World Cup calendar therefore brings the series to two important Olympic-era venues in its final stages.
2026 Canoe Slalom World Cup Standings
The World Cup titles are decided through accumulated points from the series, with the World Cup Final carrying double points. That gives athletes still within striking distance an opportunity to make a major move in the final standings.
The ICF maintains the official 2026 World Cup Standings page, covering the different Canoe Slalom and Kayak Cross classifications.
Latest Published Standings Before La Seu
The latest published standings following Vaires-sur-Marne show several major battles:
| Event | Leader | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Women’s K1 | Jessica Fox | 202 |
| Women’s C1 | Eva Alina Hočevar | 188 |
| Men’s K1 | Xabier Ferrazzi | 192 |
| Men’s C1 | Žiga Lin Hočevar | 201 |
| Men’s Kayak Cross | Joseph Clarke | 179 |
The Key Standings Battles
The women’s K1 competition arrives in La Seu with Jessica Fox at the top of the published standings on 202 points. Emma Vuitton and Klaudia Zwolińska are among those chasing her.
In women’s C1, Slovenia’s Eva Alina Hočevar leads on 188 points, with Czechia’s Martina Satková second on 179. Australia’s Jessica Fox is third on 152.
The men’s C1 standings are led by Slovenia’s Žiga Lin Hočevar, while Václav Chaloupka and Nicolas Gestin are also positioned near the top.
The men’s K1 standings are headed by Xabier Ferrazzi, followed by Giovanni De Gennaro and Joseph Clarke in the published table.
Because the final awards double points, these rankings can change significantly in La Seu.
Jessica Fox Leads the Women’s K1 Race
Australia’s Jessica Fox remains one of the major names to watch at the 2026 Canoe Slalom World Cup Final.
Fox returned to international competition in 2026 after missing part of the previous season. The ICF described her as a three-time Olympic champion when announcing her return to the World Cup circuit.
Her 2026 season has included strong results in both K1 and C1, and she enters La Seu leading the published women’s K1 World Cup standings.
La Seu is also a venue where Fox has enjoyed major success. In 2024, she won the women’s C1 race there and secured her seventh overall World Cup crown in the discipline.
Her combination of current form and previous success at La Seu makes her one of the central storylines of the 2026 final.
Other Athletes to Watch
Eva Alina Hočevar
Slovenia’s Eva Alina Hočevar arrives with a strong position in the women’s C1 standings and is also among the leading names in K1.
Her position at the top of the C1 standings gives her a major opportunity to finish the season with a World Cup title.
Žiga Lin Hočevar
Žiga Lin Hočevar has been one of the standout athletes of the 2026 season.
He leads the published men’s C1 standings and is also among the leading competitors in Kayak Cross.
Xabier Ferrazzi
Italy’s Xabier Ferrazzi leads the published men’s K1 standings going into La Seu.
The final will test whether he can protect that advantage against a group that includes Giovanni De Gennaro, Joseph Clarke, Jakub Krejčí and other experienced World Cup competitors.
Joseph Clarke
Great Britain’s Joseph Clarke is another important name in the final, particularly in Kayak Cross. He leads the published men’s Kayak Cross standings before the La Seu competition.
K1, C1 and Kayak Cross: What Is the Difference?
For new fans, the three disciplines can look similar, but the competition formats are different.
K1
K1 means kayak. The athlete races in a kayak using a double-bladed paddle.
The objective is to complete the whitewater course as quickly as possible while negotiating the gates correctly.
C1
C1 means canoe. The athlete uses a canoe and a single-bladed paddle.
The athlete must combine speed, balance, and precise control while navigating upstream and downstream gates.
Kayak Cross
Kayak Cross is different from traditional Canoe Slalom.
Instead of racing alone against the clock, competitors race against each other in a direct knockout format. The ICF describes Kayak Cross as a discipline that has grown rapidly since appearing on the World Cup programme in 2015.
The La Seu schedule includes a separate individual Kayak Cross competition on September 10 and the main knockout Kayak Cross competition on September 13.
Why the La Seu Final Matters
The World Cup Final is not simply another race.
The ICF has confirmed that double points are available at the final, increasing the importance of every result.
That creates several possible scenarios.
- A current leader can strengthen their advantage with a strong final.
- A challenger can close a points gap with a high finish.
- An athlete who has struggled earlier in the season can finish strongly and change the final championship picture.
The La Seu weekend therefore combines individual race medals with the overall World Cup championship battles.
Road to Los Angeles 2028
The 2026 Canoe Slalom season also sits within the wider qualification period leading toward the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
The ICF has identified the later 2026 World Cup events at Vaires-sur-Marne and La Seu as part of the Olympic ranking pathway. The World Cup Final is therefore important beyond the individual race results.
However, the La Seu World Cup should not be described as the sole Olympic qualification event. Olympic qualification involves a wider qualification system and multiple stages.
2025 World Cup Champions
The 2025 World Cup standings provide useful context for the 2026 title battles.
| Discipline | 2025 Champion |
|---|---|
| Women’s C1 | Kimberly Woods |
| Men’s C1 | Nicolas Gestin |
| Women’s K1 | Kimberly Woods |
| Men’s K1 | Titouan Castryck |
| Women’s Kayak Cross | Ricarda Funk |
| Men’s Kayak Cross | Jonny Dickson |
| Women’s Kayak Cross Individual | Camille Prigent |
| Men’s Kayak Cross Individual | Sam Leaver |
The ICF lists the 2025 final standings on its World Cup series page.
La Seu Has a Strong World Cup History
La Seu d’Urgell is not a new destination for elite Canoe Slalom.
The venue has hosted major international events for decades and has repeatedly appeared on the ICF World Cup calendar.
In 2024, Jessica Fox won the women’s C1 race in La Seu, while Spain’s Miquel Trave won the men’s C1 event. Matej Benus secured the men’s overall World Cup C1 title that season.
The venue will return to the global spotlight again in 2027 when it hosts the ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships.
How to Watch the 2026 Canoe Slalom World Cup Final
International fans can follow the 2026 Canoe Slalom World Cup Final through the International Canoe Federation's official digital coverage.
The ICF's 2026 coverage information identifies Planet Canoe on YouTube as an important source of live and video-on-demand coverage for major ICF events. Full live coverage may require a Planet Canoe YouTube membership, depending on the event and territory.
Television availability varies by country because broadcast rights differ between territories. Viewers should therefore check local listings and the official ICF event page for confirmed regional coverage.
Where to Follow La Seu 2026 Online
- Live video: Planet Canoe on YouTube
- Live results: Official ICF La Seu Results
- Event information: Official ICF La Seu Event Page
- World Cup results and rankings: ICF Canoe Slalom Results & Rankings
Is the 2026 La Seu Live Stream Free?
The ICF's current general streaming information says that full live and video-on-demand coverage of major events is available to Planet Canoe YouTube members. The ICF has published a membership price of €9.99 per month for its 2026 coverage program.
Free clips, highlights and other event content may also appear through official ICF and Planet Canoe channels, but readers should not assume that the complete La Seu live stream will be free.
What Time Does the Live Coverage Start?
The exact broadcast windows should be checked against the ICF's final broadcast information and the Planet Canoe schedule.
The official competition schedule gives the actual race times. The men's K1 final is scheduled for 16:36 on September 11, the women's K1 final for 17:15, the women's C1 final for 16:06 on September 12, and the men's C1 final for 16:45.
For Kayak Cross, the women's final is scheduled for 15:37 on September 13, followed by the men's final at 15:44.
2026 Canoe Slalom World Cup Results
The official ICF results page will provide the La Seu results when competition begins.
During the competition, fans can follow:
- K1 heats, semifinals and finals
- C1 heats, semifinals and finals
- Kayak Cross rounds
- Individual Kayak Cross
- Medal results
- Overall World Cup standings
The ICF currently states that live results will become available on the event results page once competition begins.
Check the official 2026 La Seu live results and rankings
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the 2026 Canoe Slalom World Cup Final?
The event is scheduled for September 10-13, 2026, in La Seu d’Urgell, Spain.
Where is the 2026 Canoe Slalom World Cup Final held?
It will be held at Parc Olímpic del Segre in La Seu d’Urgell, Spain.
What events are included?
The program includes men’s and women’s K1, men’s and women’s C1, and Kayak Cross competitions.
Who leads the 2026 Canoe Slalom World Cup standings?
The latest published standings before La Seu show Jessica Fox leading women’s K1, Eva Alina Hočevar leading women’s C1, Xabier Ferrazzi leading men’s K1 and Žiga Lin Hočevar leading men’s C1.
Does the World Cup Final award double points?
Yes. The ICF has confirmed that the World Cup Final carries double points in the overall series.
When is the K1 final?
The men’s K1 final is scheduled from 16:36 on Friday, September 11. The women’s K1 final begins at 17:15.
When are the C1 finals?
The women’s C1 final begins at 16:06 on Saturday, September 12, followed by the men’s C1 final at 16:45.
When is the Kayak Cross final?
The women’s Kayak Cross final is scheduled for 15:37 on Sunday, September 13, with the men’s final at 15:44.
Where can I find the official results?
The ICF Canoe Slalom results section provides the official World Cup results and standings.
Where can I watch the Canoe Slalom World Cup Final?
International viewers should check the official ICF event page and Planet Canoe on YouTube for confirmed live coverage. Availability can vary by territory.
Final Preview
The 2026 Canoe Slalom World Cup Final brings together the season's leading paddlers for four days of racing in La Seu d’Urgell.
With double World Cup points available, the final can decide several overall titles and reshape the season standings. Jessica Fox, Eva Alina Hočevar, Žiga Lin Hočevar, Xabier Ferrazzi, and Joseph Clarke are among the athletes with important championship positions to defend.
The combination of traditional K1 and C1 racing, individual Kayak Cross and the main Kayak Cross knockout competition gives the La Seu weekend a full program of elite Canoe Slalom action.
For the latest 2026 Canoe Slalom World Cup results, standings, schedules and live coverage, the official ICF event and results pages remain the best sources.
Official ICF sources:
2026 ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup Final La Seu
La Seu 2026 Results & Live Results
ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup 2026
ICF Canoe Slalom Results & Rankings