2026 ICF Spring World Ranking Series

Welcome to RIVERSPORT OKC!

Located in downtown Oklahoma City, RIVERSPORT is a $100M+ sports destination for both rowing and paddlesports. A US Olympic and Paralympic Training Site, RIVERSPORT has hosted national and international sprint and slalom competitions including multiple national championships, national team trials, World Cups and Olympic Trials. RIVERSPORT will host the 2026 Canoe Slalom World Championships and was selected as the Canoe Slalom venue for the LA28 Olympic Games.

We look forward to welcoming you to Oklahoma!

Sincerely,
Mike Knopp
RIVERSPORT Founder

Training Dates

RIVERSPORT will offer optional training sessions prior to competition, 16 – 26 March.  This training period will also serve as the unofficial training period for the 2026 World Championships.

In addition, RIVERSPORT will also offer post-competition training Monday – Friday following the ranking race competition, 30 March –  3 April.

All training sessions are paid for by the athlete and must be reserved in advance; pricing is $30 USD per one-hour session per athlete or $45 USD for two one-hour sessions in the same day.

REGISTER HERE for training sessions.

RIVERSPORT OKC

RIVERSPORT is located in the city’s Boathouse District adjacent to downtown Oklahoma City at the intersection of I35 and I40, the crossroads of the nation. The 100-acre development includes a series of iconic boathouses, a four-story finish line tower, the Whitewater Center, a six-story adventure course, a zip line, a Flowrider surf wave and more.

RIVERSPORT is conveniently located within walking distance of downtown’s Bricktown Entertainment District, offering a wide variety of hotels, restaurants and entertainment options just steps away.

The venue is also a trailhead on the City’s 100+ miles of paved trails for cycling and running.

About Oklahoma City

Located in America’s heartland in the State of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City’s western heritage and lively atmosphere combine with an innovative spirit you won’t find anywhere else.

Known for its friendliness, the OKC metro area has undergone major transformation in recent decades with more than $1.8 billion invested in quality-of-life improvements including sports and recreation venues, updated schools, and changes that created a more vibrant, walkable downtown and improved neighborhoods.

Local Attractions

Oklahoma City has become known for its food scene, with many of the city’s best located in the Bricktown District, a quick walk from RIVERSPORT. The city offers an array of locally owned restaurants offering cuisine from around the world – as well as some hometown favorites.

Visitors also enjoy the city’s world-class museums including the First Americans Museum featuring Native American Culture, the Oklahoma City Art Museum and the Oklahoma City Memorial Museum.

Oklahoma is steeped in Native American Culture with the world-renowned First Americans Museum located less than a mile to the east on the Oklahoma River. The museum features the histories of 39 Native American Tribes including culture, food, and art.

The state is also known as being an integral part of the American West. The National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum showcases the best of western art and culture while Stockyards City offers a real-life western cowboy experience – both are just minutes from RIVERSPORT.

During 2026, America will be celebrating the 100^th Anniversary of Route 66, the “mother road” that was the first to cross the US connecting Chicago to Los Angeles. Oklahoma has more miles of this iconic highway than any other with celebrations planned throughout year.

To learn more about these and other local attractions, go to Visit OKC.

Area Population	1.4 million
Average High Temperature for March	63° F / 17° C
Average Low Temperature for March	41° F / 5° C
Record High for March	95° F / 35° C
Average Chance of Rain in March	20%

Transportation to Oklahoma City

Located at the crossroads of I-35, I-40 and I-44, Oklahoma City is as easy to reach as it is to navigate. With more than 2,400 miles of four-lane roads, it’s been ranked as the sixth most drivable city in the U.S.

Competition Venue

RIVERSPORT’s slalom course is 304.8m long and drops 5.15m from start to finish with eight million gallons of water powered by six pumps. It includes a recreational (north) and a competition channel (south). The kayak cross ramp provides a 10-12 foot drop and is located over the competition channel. Boat storage is available in the Kayak Building at the top of the channels. Athlete and team amenities will be offered inside the McClendon Whitewater Center.

Provisional Competition Schedule

Coming Soon

Accreditation

Accreditation is $125 USD per athlete and per coach. Accreditation passes (credentials) will be required to access the venue and will be available at Registration for registered athletes and coaches. Registration and race information will be headquartered in the RIVERSPORT Whitewater Center.

Athletes and Support Staff should register using the ICF SDP system a minimum of two weeks prior to the event – 13 March 2026.Extra Services

Medical Services

During the event period RIVERSPORT will provide first aid service. Please note that this medical service will cover only emergency cases and that all participants are responsible to arrange, at their cost, their own medical insurance policy.

Spectators

Admission to racing will be free.

Press & Media Info

Applicants requesting accreditation will be added to the ICF’s media mailing list to receive ICF media releases. The Media Area on-site is situated next to the finish line and the officials’ area.