Powerboat racing returns to Pittsburgh on July 4 weekend in 2027

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 11:13 PM

Last updated Jul 3, 2026

Powerboat racing returns to Pittsburgh on July 4 weekend in 2027
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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.

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  • 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.
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  • 11:13 PMYahoo SportsPowerboat racing will return to Pittsburgh waters in 2027
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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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