Australia’s biggest grassroots surfing series, the Australian Boardriders Battle (ABB), has officially wrapped up, proving once again that grassroots surfing is thriving and that boardrider clubs are the heartbeat of Australian surfing.
After 2 months, 8 events, 6 states, 83 boardrider clubs, and 415 surfers; 40 boardrider clubs had already qualified for the 2026 ABB Grand Final presented by NRMA Insurance, leaving just 2 wildcard spots remaining.
Surfing Australia has today announced the clubs receiving those wildcard spots, Byron Bay Boardriders Club and North Shelly Boardriders.
Wildcard selection was based solely on recent results, with Byron Bay Boardriders Club taking the national title in 2023, and North Shelly Boardriders in 2022.
A massive congratulations to all 42 boardrider clubs that have qualified for the 2026 ABB Grand Final presented by NRMA Insurance.
Qualified Clubs:
- Avoca Boardriders Club
- Coffs Harbour
- Elouera
- Margaret River
- North East
- North End
- Phillip Island Boardriders
- South Coast Boardriders
- LEBA
- Noosa
- Peninsula BRC
- Queenscliff
- Seaford BRC
- South Arm
- Southend Boardriders Maroubra
- Trigg Point
- Angourie BRC
- Jan Juc BRC
- North Narrabeen
- Scarborough Boardriders Club
- Snapper Rocks
- Ulladulla
- Freshwater
- Kingscliff
- North Maroubra Surfriders
- North Shore
- Boomerang BRC
- Burleigh Heads
- Kawana
- North Avalon
- North Steyne
- Sandon Point
- Scarborough NSW
- Woolgoolga
- Bungan
- Coolum
- Jones Beach Boardriders
- MNM Boardriders
- Newport Plus
- Southbridge Shellharbour
- Byron Bay Boardriders Club (Wildcard)
- North Shelly Boardriders (Wildcard)
About the Australian Boardriders Battle
The Australian Boardriders Battle is Australia’s biggest grassroots surfing series, involving over 80 boardrider clubs in eight state qualifying rounds before culminating in the epic Grand Final showdown. The event has been instrumental in strengthening club culture, fostering future champions, and celebrating Australia’s deep connection with surfing.
The 2025 Australian Boardriders Battle Regional Series is proudly supported by NRMA Insurance, ACCIONA, Jim Beam, Celsius Energy Drinks, Kennards Hire, Boost Mobile, BC™ Protein Snacks, BLACKROLL, Zuum Energy Gum and Surfers for Climate.
The 2026 Australian Boardriders Battle Grand Final presented by NRMA Insurance is proudly supported by ACCIONA, Babybel, Jim Beam, Celsius Energy Drinks, Kennards Hire, Boost Mobile, Fujifilm Photos, Daiwa Australia, BC™ Protein Snacks, BLACKROLL, Zuum Energy Gum, We Are Feel Good Inc and Surfers for Climate
The 2026 Gold Coast Grand Final is supported by Experience Gold Coast and the Queensland Government through Tourism and Events Queensland
About Australian Boardrider clubs
There are more than 250 boardrider clubs across the country, where members gather regularly, often monthly, to organise grassroots competitions at world-class waves such as Burleigh Heads. The boardrider club phenomenon in Australia has made a significant contribution to the nation’s competitive success on the global stage, fostering close-knit communities that support young surfers on their journeys to becoming the next world champions.
For more information, visit www.australianboardridersbattle.com
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