How to get tickets for ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships in OKC

Jul 15, 2026 - 18:45

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The Oklahoma City Whitewater Center will host canoe slalom in the 2028 Summer Olympics in just a couple of years, but before then, it will host the ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships in just a few days.

The seven-day tournament begins on Saturday, July 18, with the opening ceremony. Events begin on Monday, July 20 and last until Saturday, July 25.

Riversport season ticket-holders get free entrance to daily events, but non members can get in daily for as little as $6, $12 if looking for a premier viewing of the action.

The championships also offer three-day and all-day passes. Three-day passes cost $14.50 for general admission and $30 for prime view, while all-day passes range from $26 to $56.

Here's the tournament schedule and how to purchase tickets for the events.

How to buy tickets for ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships

Tickets for the ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships are for sale on the tournament's official website. Tickets start at $6 for single-day general admission passes.

Beyond the competition, ticketholders can experience the World Festival, food and live entertainment daily.

What are the three categories in the competition

Three events will take place across the six days of championships: Canoe slalom, kayak slalom and kayak cross.

Here's what each entails, as described on the championship's website.

Canoe slalom: Athletes kneel in single-bladed canoes, navigating a whitewater course through downstream and upstream gates with precision and speed.
Kayak slalom: Paddlers sit in kayaks using double-bladed paddles to race a whitewater course, maneuvering cleanly through challenging gate sequences.
Kayak cross: Four kayakers launch from an elevated ramp, battling head-to-head through gates and a required mid-course roll in an all-out sprint to the finish.

What is the ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships schedule

Here is the full schedule for the ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships, including sporting events and musical performances.

Saturday, July 18

Free opening ceremony at 7 p.m.

Monday, July 20

9:30 a.m.: Kayak Cross Time Trials
12:15 p.m.: Kayak Cross Individual Medal Ceremony
12 p.m.: Jeremy Rowe Band at Route 66 StageCoat, OG&E Stage
1 p.m.: DJ Spenser Powers

Tuesday, July 21

9 a.m.: Women’s Kayak Slalom, Heats
10 a.m.: Men’s Kayak Slalom, Heats
1 p.m.: Mallory Eagle at Route 66 Stage, Oklahoma Native Dance Troupe at OG&E Stage
2 p.m.: DJ Spenser Powers
2:30 p.m.: Women’s Kayak Slalom, Team
3 p.m.: Men’s Kayak Slalom, Team
4:15 p.m.: Kayak Slalom Medal Ceremony

Wednesday, July 22

10 a.m.: Men’s Canoe Slalom – Heats
11:45 a.m.: Women’s Canoe Slalom – Heats
1 p.m.: Vintage Vibe at Route 66 Stage, Wet Muscles at OG&E Stage
2:30 p.m.: DJ Spenser Powers
2:30 p.m.: Men’s Canoe Slalom, Teams
3:10 p.m.: Women’s Canoe Slalom, Teams
3:45 p.m.: Canoe Slalom Medal Ceremony

Thursday, July 23

10 a.m.: Women’s Kayak Semifinal
11 a.m.: Men’s Kayak Semifinal
1 p.m.: AJ Harvey at Route 66 Stage, Nia Moné at OG&E Stage
2 p.m.: Women’s Kayak Final
2:30 p.m.: DJ Spenser Powers
2:45 p.m.: Men’s Kayak Final
3:30 p.m.: Kayak Slalom Medal Ceremony

Friday, July 24

10 a.m.: Men’s Canoe Semifinal
11 a.m.: Women’s Canoe Semifinal
2 p.m.: Men’s Canoe Final
2 p.m.: Claire Piersiol at Route 66 Stage, Bella Burns at OG&E Stage
3 p.m.: DJ Spenser Powers
2:45 p.m.: Women’s Canoe Final
3:30 p.m.: Canoe Slalom Medal Ceremony

Saturday, July 25

10 a.m.: Men’s & Women’s Kayak Cross Repechage
1:30 p.m.: Women’s Kayak Cross, Heats
12:30 p.m.: Noah Engh & The Neptunes at Route 66 Stage, Mingo Drive at OG&E Stage
1:30 p.m.: Beau Jennings and the Tigers – OG&E Stage
2 p.m.: Men’s Kayak Cross, Heats
2:30 p.m.: DJ Spenser Powers
3 p.m.: Men’s & Women’s Kayak Cross Finals
4:30 p.m.: Kayak Cross Medal Ceremony
5 p.m.: Closing Ceremony