World Jetsport to Gather in Ancol in August 2026 as Indonesia Looks to Make History
Jakarta — Indonesia is positioning itself to become a focal point of the world’s watersport scene through the Indonesia International Jetsport World Series 2026, to be held 19-23 August 2026 in the Ancol district of Jakarta. The prestigious event is projected to attract participants from more than 40 countries, around 300 world-class jetski athletes, and thousands of spectators from both home and abroad.
At a reception and press conference at the Indonesian Olympic Committee, Syaiful Sutan Aswar, head of the Indonesia Jetsport Boating Association (IJBA), stressed that the event’s organisation carries strategic significance that goes beyond a mere sports competition.
“This isn’t just about attracting athletes; it’s about drawing the world to Indonesia. We want people to come because they genuinely want to come to Indonesia,” he said.
He noted that Indonesia possesses a major appeal that needs to be packaged in an integrated manner. Through this event, the IJBA aims to build a long-term reputation and strengthen Indonesia’s position on the international jetsport competition calendar.
Moreover, the IJBA targets this event to be a catalyst for nurturing national young athletes. “The hope is that more and more people genuinely want to become professional athletes. Success is a lifestyle. Mentality and character must be developed from a young age,” he asserted.
Also present were Ismail Ning, deputy chairman of the Indonesian Olympic Committee (NOC Indonesia); Eka Nugraha Manurung, director of Limasatu Kreatif Indonesia; and two Indonesian world champions, Aero Aswar and Aqsa Aswar.
Eka asserted that the event has been designed as a strategic platform that unites sport, tourism, and the creative economy. “We want Indonesia to become a centre of excellence for jetsport in Asia, particularly Southeast Asia, and also a world-class sport tourism destination,” he said.
To realise this vision, the organisers are preparing international production standards, from broadcast quality and risk management to safety protocols and world-class hospitality services for all delegations from 40 countries. The event will also feature a cultural showcase, brand activations, and multi-platform live broadcasts through partnerships with international media.
“We want the world to see that Indonesia is capable of hosting a globally scaled jetsport event with high professionalism,” Eka added.
Ready to host
On the infrastructure front, IJBA has confirmed the readiness of the Ancol venue with a number of technical enhancements underway. The series in following years has also been planned as part of a long-term vision for the development of national jetsport.
In this championship, six main classes will be contested: Pro Ski GP, Pro Am Runabout 1100 Open, Pro Runabout GP, Pro Am Runabout 1100 Stock, Pro Am Runabout Stock, and Pro Am Endurance Open.
More than a competition, the Indonesia International Jetsport World Series 2026 is expected to strengthen the sport tourism sector, serve as a branding platform for Indonesia in the eyes of the world, and spur growth in the creative industries and maritime lifestyle.
Through this event, Indonesia will not only be a host; it aims to assert itself as a power on the map of international jetsport development.