Grand Finale | Portsmouth, Gunwharf Quays
Portsmouth, United Kingdom
- Arrival
- 25 July 2026
- Editions
- 3
Celebrating an epic eleven-month circumnavigation
The world's greatest ocean adventure is returning to Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth after an eleven month, 47,000 mile yacht race around the world. Join the celebrations over 3 days from 24-26 July, and greet the fleet, meet the Race Crew, enjoy live entertainment into the evening and great international food and drinks fit for a heroes welcome.
On Saturday 25 July witness history as the Clipper Race fleet parades across the Solent to the finish line off Southsea Castle.
24-26 JULY 2026 | FREE TO ATTEND
GRAND FINALE
Key Timings
Fanzone Open 24 - 26 July 1000
SATURDAY 25 JULY
1130-1200 | Race Finish
1250 | Parade of Sail
1400 | Fleet arrival at Gunwharf Quays
1530 | Crew Parade
1545 | Prizegiving
WHERE TO WATCH
25 July 2026
Whether you're on shore along Southsea seafront, on the water, or joining us online on Saturday 25 July, watching the Grand Finale of the Clipper 2025-26 Race and the fleet return from its 40,000NM race around the world will be an unforgettable experience.
Check out where to enjoy all the action - on the water or on shore - on the link below. To watch online, the livestream will be available right here.
SATURDAY 25 JULY
Grand Finale LIVE
Don't miss a moment of the Clipper 2025-26 Race Grand Finale. Watch the live broadcast as the fleet races for the finish line and returns to Portsmouth after an epic 40,000-nautical-mile circumnavigation. Follow every position change, every arrival, celebration and emotional homecoming live on the Clipper Race website, YouTube and social channels.
EXPLORE THE FAN ZONE
24 - 26 July 2026
Discover more about the Clipper 2025-26 Race in the Fan Zone, where you can meet our courageous Race Crew, learn about the route, and meet our Official Suppliers and Partners that help us bring the Clipper Race to life.
Wondering how YOU could become an ocean racer? Come and chat to our team in the Discovery Dome!
Family Friendly
Future Crew Zone
24 - 26 July 2026
The Future Crew Zone offers fun for all ages in a vibrant, family-friendly atmosphere. Get involved in themed activities including face painting, design your own Clipper RX competition and more.
Tour a CLIPPER 68
Don't miss a tour of our Clipper Race Training fleet, above and below deck. Feed your curiosity about on board living conditions, technology and life at a 40º angle in extreme weather conditions.
The tours are free to attend, however booking is required to ensure we can host everyone.
Discovery Talk
25 JULY | 0930
Have you got what it takes to race across the world's oceans?
The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race is on the lookout for its next batch of adventurers - with no previous experience required. Think it's for you? Come along to a Discovery Talk, designed to inspire those eager to test their limits.
Start your adventure today!
EXPERIENCE
Sail & Spectate
25 JULY 2026
Join us on board a Clipper 68 race yacht for an exhilarating Solent sailing experience before heading to the finish line. You'll have the best seats in the house as the ten Clipper 70 race yachts cross the line after an epic 47,000-mile race around the world.
OFFICIAL SPECTATOR BOAT
25 July 2026
Join us on board our official spectator boat and be at the heart of the action!
Soak up the atmosphere from the water and get ready to cheer and welcome the fleet back home at the end of its incredible 40,000 nautical mile circumnavigation of the globe.
NOW SOLD OUT
Entertainment
Live Music
24 - 26 July 2026
We'll be celebrating the very best emerging talent from Portsmouth and across the region. Come down and show your support for amazing emerging artists.
Food & Drink
Global Cuisine
24 - 26 July 2026
Are you ready for a culinary adventure? Taste your way around the world with delicious dishes themed around Clipper 2025-26 Race destinations and the 50+ nations our Race Crew represent.
The Location
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Join the Race
40,000nm. 5 Oceans. 1 Circumnavigation. See you on the start line.