The Final 5 is set — the 2025 World Surf League Finals are hitting Cloudbreak in Fiji this week.
After an intense and eventful season, the brackets are officially locked. Ten of the world's best surfers will compete on one of the most powerful waves on Earth in hopes of securing international honors.
On the women's side, fans should look out for World No. 1 Molly Picklum, Gabriela Bryan and defending champ Caroline Marks. For the men, Yago Dora will lead the pack, followed by Jordy Smith and Griffin Colapinto.
Don't miss the most intense competition of the year.
Here's everything you need to know to watch the 2025 World Surf League Finals, including TV channel and streaming options for the annual championship.
How to watch World Surf League Finals 2025
- TV channel: N/A
- Live stream: ESPN
The 2025 World Surf League finals will not be broadcast on television, but fans can stream the action live on ESPN.
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World Surf League Finals 2025 start time
- Date: Tuesday, Aug. 26 – Sunday, Aug. 31
- Time: 4:30 p.m. ET
The 2025 World Surf League Finals will take place from Tuesday, Aug. 26, to Sunday, Aug. 31, beginning at 4:30 p.m. each day. The first day of competition will begin at 3:30 p.m. ET.
The championship will be held at Cloudbreak in Fiji.
History of Surfing World Champions
Here's a look at the World Surf League Champions of the past five years.
| Year | Men's Winner | Women's Winner |
| 2024 | John John Florence (HAW) | Caitlin Simmers (USA) |
| 2023 | Filipe Toledo (BRA) | Caroline Marks (USA) |
| 2022 | Filipe Toledo (BRA) | Stephanie Gilmore (AUS) |
| 2021 | Gabriel Medina (BRA) | Carissa Moore (HAW) |
| 2019 | Italo Ferreira (BRA) | Carissa Moore (HAW) |