World Surf League Employee Directory
Spectator SportsCalifornia, United States201-500 Employees
The World Surf League (WSL) is a global sports media and entertainment organization that governs professional surfing and serves as the pathway to its top competition. It owns and distributes the rights to The Championship Tour, where the season's leading male and female surfers are crowned and which also functions as an Olympic qualifier. WSL Studios operates as an in-house production engine, creating high-quality lifestyle and documentary content for major media partners. Through widespread television distribution and a strong social and digital presence, WSL content reaches more than 525 million television homes worldwide and engages a global audience with a collective following exceeding 100 million. WSL's audience includes surfing fans, casual viewers, athletes, and brand partners seeking sponsorship opportunities, with the goal of delivering regional and global engagement platforms. Based in El Segundo, California, the organization operates within the spectator sports industry as a governance body and rights holder; a recent development is Breitling becoming the Official Timing Partner for WSL Australia’s Gold Coast Pro at Snapper Rocks.