The World Surf League heads to Western Australia,
with the Margaret River Pro set to showcase the world's best surfers.
Here is everything you need to know ahead of the Championship Tour event.
When is the Margaret River Pro?
This year's edition of the Margaret River Pro will
take place from Sunday, 24th April 2022 - Wednesday, 4th May 2022.
It is the next stop on the men's and women's Championship Tour, with competitors most recently competing at Bells Beach in Victoria.
Where is the Margaret River Pro?
The Margaret River Pro is held at Surfers Point, located in Prevelly, Western Australia.
It is located approximately th
ree hours south of Perth and is nearby the town of Margaret River, hence the name of the event.
The location is regarded as one of the most consistent big wave surfing destinations in the world.
How to watch the Margaret River Pro in Australia
Fox Sports, Kayo Sports, and 7Plus broadcast the action from every stop of the World Surf League tour, covering both the Championship Tour and Challenger Series.
The Margaret River Pro is the next stop on the WSL Championship Tour, with fans able to catch all the action via the above platforms.
Margaret River Pro format and schedule
The event is split into a men's and women's competition, with participants competing in a range of knockout rounds.
A seeding round begins proceedings before the field is
narrowed down to 32.
Surfers participate in duels from there on, aiming to score higher than their opponent in their respective runs.
A specific schedule for the event is yet to be announced.
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