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Kitesurfer jumping against the orange sunset sky on Ilha do Guajiru, with kites and wind turbines in the background

Save the dateOctober 20 to 24, 2026

The wind brings the world right here.

The final of the freestyle kitesurfing world cup lands on Ilha do Guajiru. Here are the official channels to live every heat, on the sand or from afar.

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WhereIlha do Guajiru · Itarema · Ceará
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Where to watch

Three channels to follow the road to the final.

The heats are streamed on the GKA YouTube channel. Behind the scenes, daily updates and island life are on Instagram. Save all three and turn on notifications.

Live stream

GKA Kite World Tour on YouTube

youtube.com/@GKAKiteWorldTour

The official channel of the world tour. This is where the heats of the final go live, with replays and daily highlights.

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World Kite Fest on Instagram

@world_kite_fest

The event’s profile. Daily schedule, behind the scenes on the island, athletes and first-hand news from the organizers.

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GKA on Instagram

@gkakiteworldtour

The world tour in real time. Heat results, athlete interviews and the best moments of every stop.

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Date and place

Five days of wind on Ilha do Guajiru.

The island’s lagoon, on the west coast of Ceará, hosts the stop that closes the freestyle world season. Heat times follow the wind and the tide and are announced each day on the official channels.

Kitesurfer in an aerial trick at sunset on Ilha do Guajiru, with wind turbines on the horizon
Ilha do Guajiru, Itarema, Ceará
DatesOctober 20 to 24

Opening on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. The heats of the final run through the week, according to the wind window.

PlaceIlha do Guajiru

Itarema, Ceará, Brazil. About 220 km from Fortaleza on the CE-085 highway, heading west along the coast.

OrganizerGKA Kite World Tour

Final stop of the GKA Freestyle Kite World Cup 2026, with Elo as title sponsor.

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Schedule

The final, day by day.

Times follow the wind and the tide and may change. Each day is confirmed on the official channels.

WednesdayOctober 21
  1. Rider registration at the event site
  2. Riders sports briefing
  3. First possible start of competition
  4. Official opening ceremony
ThursdayOctober 22
  1. Riders meeting
  2. First possible start of competition
FridayOctober 23
  1. Riders meeting
  2. First possible start of competition
SaturdayOctober 24
  1. Riders meeting
  2. First possible start of competition
  3. Prize givingTime subject to the progress of the competition

Accommodation

Where to stay near the final.

Places to stay close to the final. Book directly with each one, on their website or Instagram.

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Save your spot for the live stream.

Subscribe to the GKA channel and follow both profiles. When the first heat hits the water, the alert comes to you.

Subscribe on YouTube @world_kite_fest @gkakiteworldtour

Sponsors

Who brings the final to the island.

Title sponsor
Elo
Sponsors
SpriteMonte Dourado
Support
Ceará, Governo do Estado, Secretaria do TurismoGoverno Municipal de ItaremaGreenishSistema Verdes Mares
Partners
DuotoneWorld Sailing Special EventClay MoveSalvaSI ConstruçõesBrava Wine
Organizer
GKA Kite World Tour