Donato Freens and Alba Alonso Frey secured the 2026 European SUP League overall titles at September’s Sesimbra finale, concluding a six-stop season across five countries. Nearly 200 participants gathered at Praia do Ouro, Portugal, from 11–13 September for sprint, technical and long-distance racing.
Freens secured the men’s overall crown with a technical-race victory and third-place finishes in sprint and long distance. Aarón Sánchez Quetglas won the other two men’s races, finishing runner-up in the season standings ahead of Sergio Cantoral Quirant.
Alonso Frey successfully defended her women’s league title, winning the sprint and technical races and finishing second to Duna Gordillo in long distance. Nuria Chiquero GarcÃa and Bianca Toncelli completed the women’s overall podium.
Final overall standings
| Position | Men | Points | Women | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Donato Freens | 3,007 | Alba Alonso Frey | 3,328 |
| 2 | Aarón Sánchez Quetglas | 2,881 | Nuria Chiquero GarcÃa | 2,574 |
| 3 | Sergio Cantoral Quirant | 2,693 | Bianca Toncelli | 2,289 |
Have your say on 2027
Following the season’s conclusion, the ESL has opened a consultation for athletes, clubs, brands and the wider community.
The questionnaire covers race formats, rankings, heats, the calendar, prizes and athlete support. One proposal under consideration would concentrate the season between mid-April and the end of May, although no 2027 dates have been confirmed.