Grand Final · 2026 World Series
The world races.
Pontevedra
lives it.
Five days of triathlon. A city to enjoy on foot. Your guide to following the races and making the most of your visit.
PONTE DO BURGO · LÉREZ RIVERWednesday to Sunday
Your triathlon week.
Parade of nations and opening ceremony
Wednesday 23 September · In front of the City Hall (Praza do Concello), according to the Spanish Triathlon Federation (FETRI). Time: check with the organisers.
Junior women
Thursday 24 September
Junior men
Thursday 24 September
Sprint · age groups
Thursday 24 September
Paratriathlon
Friday 25 September
U23 women
Friday 25 September
U23 men
Friday 25 September
Standard distance · age groups
Saturday 26 September
Aquabike · age groups
Saturday 26 September
Elite women's final
Saturday 26 September
Mixed relay · junior and U23
Sunday 27 September
Mixed relay · paratriathlon
Sunday 27 September
Mixed relay · age groups*
Sunday 27 September
Elite men's final
Sunday 27 September
Times come from the City Council's sports summary. They may change: check the official schedule before you set out. The opening on the 23rd is announced by World Triathlon. World Triathlon ↗
* The municipal table lists the 13:00 Sunday event as "Grupos de Idade Paratríatlon Relevos Mixtos". The FETRI calendar publishes it as "Grupos de Edad Mixed Relay". Confirm the category with the organisers.
Last checked 19 September 2026 · Local time · CEST (UTC+2)
The essentials before you go
Come and cheer. Arrive prepared.
Pick your spot to cheer
Open the course for your category and locate the start, the transitions and the finish. Look for the crossings open to spectators and follow the staff's instructions.
See official courses (in Spanish) ↗Allow extra time to get around
Walk the last stretch whenever you can. If you arrive by car, check access with your accommodation before entering the city.
Check mobility notices (in Spanish) ↗If you are coming to compete
For accreditation, equipment, registration times and technical meetings, use the information from the organiser and your federation.
Information for participants ↗Mobility, 23 to 27 September. The City Council recommends avoiding the car on competition days. Here is what local press and the organisers have published:
- Parking is banned from Wednesday 23 (23:00) to Sunday 27 (23:00) at Tafisa, Recinto Ferial, around the Pazo da Cultura, Avenida de Compostela, Alexandre Bóveda, Rafael Areses and around the CGTD.
- Avenida de Buenos Aires is closed from 17 to 30 September between the Os Tirantes bridge and the Monte Porreiro entrance. Residents use a designated lane.
- During the cycling events, Cobián Roffignac street is closed to pedestrians. Crossings are open at Michelena, Fernández Villaverde and A Peregrina.
- According to the organisers, Praza Barcelos is the closest car park not affected by the closures and is open 24 hours.
- Traffic queries: +34 986 833 080 or policialocal@pontevedra.eu.
The municipal website may still show notices from June's Multisport event: check that each map or closure refers to 23–27 September. Official mobility maps by zone (in Spanish) ↗
Beyond the finish line
Stay a while.
You are in Pontevedra.
Set aside some time for the city too. These ideas do not follow the race course: plan your walk around the crossings open to the public.
Official tourism guide ↗A stroll through the centre
Discover the squares and heritage of the old town. Check the tourist leaflets to choose your route.
A break for lunch
Look for a place to eat in advance and confirm opening hours and availability directly with the venue, especially if you are in a group.
Music after the sport
Check the cultural programme and the event's parallel activities. See the cultural agenda (in Spanish) ↗
Quick answers
Before you come.
When is the 2026 Grand Final in Pontevedra?
From 23 to 27 September 2026. The opening is scheduled for Wednesday 23 and the municipal sports summary lists competitions from Thursday to Sunday.
What time are the elite races?
The women's final is on Saturday 26 at 18:00 and the men's on Sunday 27 at 18:00. Times are Pontevedra local time: CEST (UTC+2). Check the official schedule for any changes.
Where can I see the race maps?
On the City Council's courses page, with maps by category. Do not use the courses from the 2023 edition or the 2025 Multisport to plan your 2026 visit.
Can I go anywhere I like?
Do not assume free access to every grandstand, venue or technical area. Check the conditions with the organisers and respect the signposted closures.
How can I follow the racing from home?
On TriathlonLIVE.tv, World Triathlon's platform, live and on demand. RTVE Play also has a live page for the elite men's race (in Spanish); check its schedule to see which races it broadcasts.
Is this the official event website?
No. Triatlonpontevedra.com is an independent guide. For sporting decisions, schedule changes or safety instructions, the organisers' information prevails.
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