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SailGP’s Penultimate Round Opens in Dubai

By Sailing Times Newsroom·14 September 2026·1 min read

SailGP’s Penultimate Round Opens in Dubai

SailGP’s penultimate round of the 2026 season opens in the UAE on November 21-22, with the Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix presented by DP World putting the championship race for the top spots on the board a week before the season decider.

The fleet heads straight on to Abu Dhabi for the season Grand Final the following weekend, meaning Dubai is the last chance for teams outside podium contention to shake up the standings before the championship is settled.

NORTHSTAR SailGP Team driven by Giles Scott in action on Race Day 1 of the Spain Sail Grand Prix in Valencia, Spain. Saturday 5 September 2026. Rolex SailGP Championship Event 10 2026 Season. Photo: Felix Diemer for SailGP. Handout image supplied by SailGP
Los Gallos SailGP Team driven by Diego Botin ahead of Germany SailGP Team presented by Deutsche Bank as they race past the race stadium on Race Day 1 of the Spain Sail Grand Prix in Valencia, Spain. Saturday 5 September 2026. Rolex SailGP Championship Event 10 2026 Season. Photo: Samo Vidic for SailGP. Handout image supplied by SailGP
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