Stephanie Gilmore announces World Surf League Championship Tour comeback
Two years after stepping away from the tour, Australian surfing legend Stephanie Gilmore will make her return in 2026 after being awarded a season wildcard.
www.abc.net.auI don’t have live access to the latest feeds right now, but here’s what’s publicly known about Stephanie Gilmore recently:
- Stephanie Gilmore announced a comeback to the World Surf League Championship Tour for the 2026 season, receiving a wildcard to compete again after taking time off. This marked her return to CT competition at Bells Beach in April 2026.[1]
- Prior to that, she had paused from the tour in 2024–2025 to focus on personal projects and other pursuits, with plans to return in the future, though schedules shifted during that period.[2]
If you want, I can search for the very latest updates and provide links to current articles, statements, or social posts about her season status, results, or any new sponsorships.