"We are back with the main surfing competition in Portugal and with the mission of celebrating and contributing to the development of the best Portuguese surfers. It is here, in the MEO Surf League, that the final test is held, where the most experienced compete head-to-head with the up-and-coming stars, who also aspire to be references both in surfing and in sport in general", said Francisco Rodrigues, president of ANS.

The official was speaking in Ericeira, during the press conference to present the national circuit, which starts in Figueira da Foz, at the end of March, then passes through Porto, at the end of April, Ericeira, in mid-May, the Azores, in mid-June, and with the fifth and final stage scheduled for Peniche, at the end of October.

"We have a circuit with a very interesting geographical spread. We are unable to go to every corner of Portugal, whether for financial reasons or due to surfers' commitments, but we are able to achieve good representation", highlighted Francisco Rodrigues.

One of the new features announced was the invitation for the two best-ranked surfers (in the men's and women's categories) in the league rankings, after the Azores stage, to receive invitations to participate in the Quiksilver Fest, a competition involving some of the best surfers in the world, which takes place between September and October in Hossegor, France.

'Host' Tiago Pires, the first Portuguese athlete to compete on the elite circuit of the World Surf League (WSL), expressed his satisfaction with the brand's return to the MEO League.

"I'm very happy to see Quiksilver returning to surfing. It's one of the most iconic brands, if not the most iconic, so I'm very happy to see it reconnect with the League and I think it bodes well for the future," said the 44-year-old surfer.

MEO Surf League 2025 Calendar:

1. Allianz Figueira Pro, in Figueira da Foz, March 28-30.

2. Somersby Porto Pro, in Porto, 25 to 27 April.

3. Allianz Ericeira Pro, in Ribeira d'Ilhas, 16 to 18 May.

4. Allianz Ribeira Grande Pro, in Sao Miguel, June 13-15.

5. Bom Petisco Peniche Pro, 24 to 26 Oct.