If your idea of a good weekend includes high speeds, tight turns, and a little chaos on the water, Sebring is about to deliver.
The Liqui Moly Pro Watercross National Tour is rolling back into Sebring for its sixth straight year, taking over Veterans Beach on Lake Jackson April 25–26—and if history tells us anything, it’s going to be loud, fast, and packed with action from shoreline to buoy line.
This stop marks one of the early rounds of the 2026 season, and it’s shaping up to deliver exactly what Pro Watercross has built its reputation on over the last three decades: tight racing, stacked classes, and a mix of grassroots grit and international talent. Expect more than 100 riders from across the U.S. and beyond—including Brazil, Canada, and the Cayman Islands—throwing down in a full slate of classes that range from stock to seriously modified.
And Sebring? It fits.
Known for its deep-rooted racing culture, the city trades asphalt for freshwater this weekend, but the intensity doesn’t drop one bit. Stand-up machines pushing past 70 mph and runabouts knocking on 85 mph will be going bar-to-bar with—let’s be honest—zero room for mistakes and zero brakes to bail you out. It’s controlled chaos in the best way.
Friday gives you a sneak peek, with open practice sessions letting teams dial in setups and get comfortable with the course. Come Saturday and Sunday, it’s game time. Racers battle through a four-moto format, running twice each day, with combined scores deciding who walks away with those signature multi-layered national tour trophies.
One of the best parts? You’re not stuck behind a fence.
The pits are open all weekend, which means you can get up close with the machines, talk with riders, and see firsthand what goes into building and racing these high-performance watercraft. Whether you’re a longtime fan or just curious, it’s one of the most accessible race experiences out there.
Oh—and it won’t cost you a thing. Spectating is completely free.
For those who can’t make it lakeside, the event will also be featured in a 30-minute post-race broadcast on CBS Sports Network, bringing the action to a national audience.
Event Details
- Location: Veterans Beach, 4251 Lakeview Drive, Sebring, FL
- Friday: Registration (11 AM–5 PM), Practice (12 PM–5 PM)
- Saturday: Racing (10:30 AM–4 PM)
- Sunday: Racing begins at 9 AM
- Admission: Free and open to the public
The 2026 Sebring stop is made possible through partnerships with Visit Sebring, Airstream Ventures, Pro Watercross, Liqui Moly, SureCan, and the City of Sebring.
For full schedules and updates, visit ProWatercross.com—and if you’re anywhere within driving distance, this is one of those weekends where it’s worth showing up in person.
Full release below:
High-Speed Splashes: Pro Watercross Racing Returns to Sebring April 25–26
SEBRING, Fla. (April 10, 2026) — The Liqui Moly Pro Watercross National Tour is kicking off its 2026 season and returning to Sebring for the sixth consecutive year April 24–26. Veterans Beach on Lake Jackson will once again host the second tour stop of the season for the nation’s oldest and one of the premier producers of professional watercross (jet ski) racing events. The event will also receive national TV exposure, with a 30-minute post-event television show airing on CBS Sports Network.
More than 100 racers and their teams from 20 states and several countries, including Brazil, Canada, and the Cayman Islands, are expected to compete, bringing an international level of competition to Lake Jackson. Over the last 30 years Pro Watercross has evolved into the gold standard for jet ski racing, drawing top competitors from across the country and beyond. The two-day event features multiple racing divisions based on ski type, engine size, and rider skill level, offering fast-paced, high-energy competition for spectators of all ages.
“We are excited to welcome Pro Watercross back to Sebring,” said Visit Sebring Tourism Director Casey Hartt. “As a community with a strong racing heritage, hosting this event on Lake Jackson is a natural fit.”
Event organizers are also leaning into Sebring’s identity as a racing destination by bringing out stand up jet ski racing on 1500CC machines that do over 70MPH and Runabout sit downs that will reach speeds over 85 MPH in bar to bar action all with no brakess which create intense racing excitement to the area’s freshwater lakes.
Friday afternoon you can come down and watch the teams practice on the course ahead of 4 moto format of racing that you will see all weekend long! Each racer will race 2 motos each day, and the combined total from both days will determine who gets to stand on the podium and earn the three layered national tour trophy! We have open pits so you can meet the racers and see the race skis up close and personal. The best part of all of this is that the event is free for spectators!
Event details:
- Location: Veterans Beach, 4251 Lakeview Drive, Sebring
- Friday: Registration from 11–5 p.m. Practice 12-5p.m.
- Saturday: Racing from 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Sunday: Racing begins at 9 a.m.
- Admission: Free and open to the public
The 2026 Pro Watercross National Tour stop in Sebring is made possible through a partnership between Visit Sebring, Airstream Ventures, Pro Watercross, Liqui-Moly, Sure Can, and the City of Sebring.
For more information and a complete event schedule, visit www.ProWatercross.com. For visitor information and upcoming events in Highlands County, visit visitsebring.com.
