17–20 Sept · Oetztal

Sprint ExtremeKayak World Championships

Oetz · Tyrol · Austria

The top three finishers on the OETZ TROPHY podium

OETZ TROPHY · 19.09.26

Prize money

The world's best paddlers. One extreme course. Three places paid in both the women's and men's field.

€4,500total purse

  1. First place€1,000
  2. Second place€750
  3. Third place€500
Register race weekend

Equal payouts

Women and men receive the same prize for every place.

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17–20 September 2026

Oetztal
Kayak Festival 2026

The festival venue next to the Ötztaler Ache seen from above. On the left there are kayaks in the field and a big red bull tent. On the river there's a kayaker navigating the rapids.

The Oetztal Kayak Festival is all about whitewater for four days. Exciting kayak races, workshops, gear to try out, and plenty of fun are all included!

Calendar

17-20 September 2026 · Oetz, Tyrol

Thu

Opening & community day

Fri

Qualifying heats & Kayak Cross

Sat

OETZ TROPHY - Sprint Extreme Kayak World Championships 2026

Sun

Community paddling & farewell

Volunteers at the OETZ TROPHY race weekend

Get involved

Join
the Crew

No volunteers, no race. For the OETZ TROPHY weekend 2026 we're looking for helping hands — registration, safety, media and more, right beside the whitewater in Oetz.

  • Crew shirt included
  • The best spot right on the course
  • A festival weekend at the heart of the kayak community