Victorian Boardriders Clubs Headed To Gold Coast Final

BURLEIGH HEADS, QLD – Surfing Australia is excited to announce that Australia’s premier club surfing competition, the NRMA Insurance Australian Boardriders Battle (ABB) Grand Final, will return to Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast on 13–14 March 2027, following a groundbreaking 2026 edition that captivated fans and competitors across the country. Widely regarded as one of the greatest Grand Finals in the event’s history, the 2026 showdown set a new benchmark for club surfing in Australia.
Surfing Australia is also proud to confirm NRMA Insurance as the exclusive Naming Rights Partner of the Australian Boardriders Battle Grand Final for a further two years from 2027 to 2028. The renewed partnership includes increased investment in the series, further strengthening Australia’s largest grassroots surfing competition and helping elevate boardrider clubs nationwide.
Surfing Australia, Experience Gold Coast and the Queensland Government, through Tourism and Events Queensland, are also pleased to announce that the NRMA Insurance Australian Boardriders Battle Grand Final has been secured at the iconic Burleigh Heads for a further three years, with the event returning in 2027, 2028 and 2029. Following the overwhelming success of the 2026 event, Burleigh Heads has cemented its place as the perfect stage, with its natural amphitheatre creating an unrivalled atmosphere for fans and competitors alike.

The NRMA Insurance ABB Grand Final will once again bring together 42 of Australia’s best boardrider clubs, each earning their place through a series of fiercely contested regional qualifiers. Clubs will battle for national glory, significant prize money and the title of Australia’s premier boardrider club in the country’s biggest grassroots surfing competition.
The announcement comes fittingly on the heels of the biggest Australian Boardriders Battle Regional Series in history, which wrapped up at the iconic Duranbah Beach in northern New South Wales. The 2026 series saw record club participation in New South Wales and strong turnouts across all six surfing states, showcasing the depth of talent, fierce competition and passion within Australia’s grassroots surfing communities. Across the series, eight regional champions were crowned, with 40 clubs securing their place at the 2027 NRMA Insurance Australian Boardriders Battle Grand Final, set to take place at Burleigh Heads, Queensland, on 13–14 March 2027.
Surfing Australia CEO Chris Symington said the NRMA Insurance Australian Boardriders Battle Grand Final represents the pinnacle of club surfing in Australia:
“The NRMA Insurance ABB Grand Final is the pinnacle of club surfing in Australia, bringing together the country’s best 42 clubs after more than 100 clubs battle for a place across eight regional qualifiers.
We’re incredibly excited to continue hosting the Grand Final at iconic Burleigh Heads through to 2029, and to have NRMA Insurance continuing as our naming rights partner through to 2028. Their ongoing commitment is a fantastic endorsement of the ABB and the strength of Australia’s boardrider club community.
We can’t wait to see Australia’s top clubs come together at Burleigh Heads and battle it out for the ultimate title of the nation’s best boardrider club.”

WATCH LIVE, FREE AND EXCLUSIVE WITH CHANNEL 9
The 2027 NRMA Insurance Australian Boardriders Battle Grand Final will once again be broadcast live and free in partnership with Channel 9. Viewers can watch free-to-air on 9Go!, with the action also available to stream on 9Now. The broadcast partnership with Channel 9 will bring Australia’s biggest club surfing showdown free to fans across the country.

WORLD CHAMPIONS, OLYMPIANS AND FUTURE STARS COLLIDE
The NRMA Insurance ABB Grand Final is a stage where former World Champions like Layne Beachley, Mick Fanning, Joel Parkinson and Mark Occhilupo, alongside Olympians such as Owen Wright and Ruby Trew, go head-to-head with Australia’s rising juniors and today’s top professionals. The mix of legends and future stars makes every heat more than just a contest—it’s a multi-generational battle for club pride and community.
Seven-time World Champion Layne Beachley described the format as one of the most intense and team-focused experiences in the sport.
“Every World Champion in Australia has come through a boardriders club, so investing back into them really matters. The team format brings out so much passion and club pride, and it creates a really special atmosphere.”

QUALIFIED CLUBS
Burleigh Heads, Lennox-Ballina, Margaret River, North Narrabeen, Peninsula, Sandon Point, Seaford, South Arm, Bondi, Coffs Harbour, Kawana, North Steyne, Park Beach, South Coast, Torquay, Yallingup, Avoca, Cronulla Sharks, Kingscliff, Point Lonsdale, Snapper Rocks, Trigg Point, Cabarita, Elouera, Kirra Surfriders, Long Reef, Bungan, Byron Bay, Coolum, Dee Why, North Maroubra, North Shore, Port Macquarie, Werri Beach, Freshwater, Noosa, North Avalon, North End, Scarborough, Ulladulla.
Two wildcard spots remain up for grabs, offering clubs one final chance to secure their place in the 2027 NRMA Insurance Australian Boardriders Battle Grand Final.
Wildcard applications close Friday, 13 November 2026.

ABOUT THE AUSTRALIAN BOARDRIDERS BATTLE
The Australian Boardriders Battle is Australia’s biggest grassroots surfing series, involving over 100 boardrider clubs in eight state qualifying rounds before culminating in the epic NRMA Insurance ABB Grand Final showdown. The event has been instrumental in strengthening club culture, fostering future champions, and celebrating Australia’s deep connection with surfing.
The 2027 NRMA Insurance Australian Boardriders Battle Grand Final is proudly supported by Ford Australia, Babybel, SafeStyle, Celsius, Fujifilm Photos, Southern Cross University, Sodii, Ampd Bros, St Ali, Boost Mobile, Daiwa Australia, We Are Feel Good Inc, Kamado Joe, S&S Projects, Channel 9, Burleigh Pavilion, MadebyPlasma, Lo Bros Not Soda, Blackroll and Surfers for Climate
The 2027 NRMA Insurance Australian Boardriders Battle Gold Coast Grand Final is proudly 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.