Info & schedule
Schedule
The 2026 UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships is a three-day event running from January 30 to February 1, 2026. World titles will be up for grabs in seven categories. The opening day will feature the Team Relay, a relatively new addition to the World Championships. The competition will continue with the categories Women Junior, Men Under-23, and Women Elite races on Saturday, followed by the Men Junior, Women Under-23, and Men Elite races on the closing day (Sunday).
The World Championship is more than just a race. We also have a lot in store in terms of entertainment. Below you’ll find a first preview of the programme. The full artist line-up can be found on the “Entertainment” page.
Friday
Race
13h30 – 14h30: UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships Team Relay
Entertainment
18h15: Firework Show
Saturday
Race
13h00: 2026 UCI Men Under 23 Cyclo-cross World Championships
15h00: 2026 UCI Women Elite Cyclo-cross World Championships
Entertainment
16h30 – 17h30: Hard at Heart Charity Cross
Sunday
Race
13h00: 2026 UCI Women Under 23 Cyclo-cross World Championships
15h00: 2026 UCI Men Elite Cyclo-cross World Championships
Entertainment
14h10 – 14h30: Flyboard Show
Technical Guide
The Technical Guide is now published here:
EN: 2026 UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships | UCI (scroll down)
FR: Championnats du Monde Cyclo-cross UCI 2026 | UCI (descendre sur la page)
Parcours
The renewed and expanded course includes both the well-known technical challenges of the UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup Hulst and new obstacles, such as pontoons across the city moat.
