FBC to Broadcast Fiji Surf Pro Live from Cloudbreak
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At a glance
- The Fijian Broadcasting Corporation (FBC) will broadcast the 2026 Fiji Surf Pro live across Fiji and the Pacific.
- The event, part of the World Wave Tour, will feature top international wave windsurfers competing at Cloudbreak from June 6 to 14.
- FBC aims to showcase Fiji as a premier sporting destination while providing local viewers access to elite competition.
The Fijian Broadcasting Corporation (FBC) is set to deliver live coverage of the 2026 Fiji Surf Pro, bringing world-class wave windsurfing action from the iconic Cloudbreak reef to audiences across Fiji and the Pacific. The prestigious event, a key fixture on the World Wave Tour, is scheduled to run from June 6 to 14, attracting elite international athletes to Fiji's renowned surf break.
FBC will broadcast the competition live on FBC 2, offering local viewers direct access to the high-caliber international competition. Simultaneously, the broadcast will help showcase Fiji as a prime destination for global sporting events through the World Wave Tour's digital platforms. The event is expected to commence with seeding rounds on June 9, followed by qualifying action on June 10, and culminating in the finals on June 11, contingent on favorable weather and surf conditions. Organizers anticipate wave faces exceeding 20 feet during the finals, promising a spectacular showdown.
Among the anticipated competitors are top-ranked athletes such as Bernd Roediger (Hawaii), Antoine Martin (Guadeloupe), Morgan Noireaux (Hawaii), and Robby Swift (United Kingdom). The lineup also includes former Fiji Surf Pro champions Camille Juban and Baptiste Cloarec. In the women's division, 2022 champion Jane Seman (Australia), Maria Andrรฉs (Spain), and current World Junior No.1 Sarah Kenyon are expected to compete. Adding significant prestige is Australian windsurfing legend Jessica Crisp, a five-time Olympian and inductee into the Sailing Hall of Fame.
FBC General Manager Television, Sitiveni Halofaki, expressed pride in the broadcaster's commitment to delivering major sporting events to viewers nationwide. "At FBC, we are committed to bringing major sporting events closer to our viewers, and we are excited to deliver live coverage of the 2026 Fiji Surf Pro on FBC 2," Halofaki stated. He emphasized that the event not only highlights global athletic talent but also promotes Fiji's status as a leading international sporting venue. The Fiji Surf Pro is directed by Ian Muller of Fiji Surf Co and is being staged in collaboration with the Tabanivono villages of Momi and Nabilla, the traditional custodians of the Cloudbreak reef.
At FBC, we are committed to bringing major sporting events closer to our viewers, and we are excited to deliver live coverage of the 2026 Fiji Surf Pro on FBC 2. This event not only highlights the incredible talent of athletes from across the world but also showcases Fiji as a premier destination for international sporting competitions.
Originally published by FBC News. Summarized and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.