KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix

Date: Friday 27th February to Sunday 1st March 2026
Race Time: 5:30pm (Saturday & Sunday)
Race Location: East Sydney Harbour

SailGP is back on iconic Sydney Harbour on 28 February and 1 March 2026 for the KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix.

This world-class event has cemented itself as one of the most anticipated events of the summer, drawing thousands of fans from around the globe to Sydney Harbour.

Regulated Area Restrictions

Waterway restrictions will be in place from Friday 27th February until Sunday 1st March. The Exclusion Zone area will restrict a large area of the eastern part of Sydney Harbour, from between Bradleys Head, Clark Island and Point Piper, across Rose Bay, and between Chowder Head and Steele Point.

Exclusion Zone Active:

• • Friday 27th February 1:00pm – 4:00pm
  • Saturday 28th February 4:30pm – 7:30pm
  • Sunday 1st March 4:30pm – 7:30pm

6 knot maximum speed & No wash restrictions – 200m around Exclusion Zone when active.

Plan Ahead

During the Exclusion Zone times, there will be no waterway channel or access around the event Exclusion Zone except for public ferry services. Ensure you plan ahead by getting to your destination prior to or after the Exclusion Zone is active. The Exclusion Zone will be marked with yellow buoys and patrolled by Maritime and Police vessels. Refer to the public boating map for details on the Exclusion Zone area.

Racing will take place within an exclusion zone from 4:30pm until 7:30pmpm on Saturday and Sunday.

The race course will be set daily according to the wind direction within the Exclusion Zone.

SailGP Exclusion Zone – Boating Map

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For more event information and tickets including a range of on-land and on-water experiences, please visit the SailGP website.

Boating Safety Tips:

Keep a lookout: The high-speed foiling catamarans may be sailing around the harbour at other times outside of the Exclusion Zone times

Stay clear of shipping channels: There will be ships navigating in the shipping channels prior to and after the Exclusion Zone. Always keep a lookout for big ships, keeping in mind they may not be able to see smaller boats, have slow stopping times and their wash may affect the stability and steering of small vessels

Respect Exclusion Zones: Follow all signage and directions from Maritime authorities.

Stay Informed

It is important to have the right communication tools so you can stay informed while afloat. A marine radio will give you a direct line of communication with authorities. To keep informed of waterway restrictions in place on event days, tune into VHF 88 for Sydney Harbour aquatic event and safety messages.

Live race commentary will be available via FM station – to be announced closer to the event date.

For more information, visit www.nsw.gov.au (KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix)