Powerboat racing returns to Pittsburgh on July 4 weekend in 2027
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 11:13 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
The Formula One Powerboat National Championship will be hosted in Pittsburgh's Three Rivers on the July 4 weekend of 2027. This marks the first event in the city in a decade, organized through a three-year partnership between SportsPITTSBURGH and the International Hot Rod Association Powerboat Series. The competition will feature premier Formula One powerboats alongside Formula Lights and Tri-Hull classes racing on the Allegheny River. The two-day event is designed to be family-friendly, including entertainment such as fly-boarders and a drone light show. Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor emphasized the event's role in enhancing local vibrancy and supporting businesses.
- •Event to take place in Pittsburgh on July 4 weekend, 2027.
- •First powerboat race in the city in a decade.
- •Partnership between SportsPITTSBURGH and the International Hot Rod Association.
- •Includes Formula Lights and Tri-Hull classes alongside Formula One powerboats.
- •Features additional family-friendly entertainment during the event.
- 11:13 PMYahoo Sports — Powerboat racing will return to Pittsburgh waters in 2027
"The Formula One Powerboat National Championship will return to Pittsburgh’s Three Rivers beginning on the July 4 weekend in 2027, marking the first time in a decade that the race has been held in the city.
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