The 2026 cycling season has given us some unforgettable moments across the many disciplines, and August is set to be one of the busiest months of the campaign.
Among the can’t-miss events will be the 2026 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships, which will take place Aug. 26-30 in Val di Sole, Italy.
The ever-evolving event has been a staple of the sport since 1990, and this year will mark the fourth time Val di Sole will play host.
Mountain biking fans in the United States can catch three full days of action live on FloBikes and the FloSports app.
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The 2026 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships will feature five categories, further divided by age and gender, with the winner in each taking home a coveted rainbow jersey that traditionally gets worn at all competitions until the next MTB World Championships.
The top mountain bikers from across the globe will compete for gold, silver and bronze medals in Cross-Country Olympic (XCO), Cross-Country Team Relay (XCR), Cross-Country Short Track (XCC), Downhill (DHI) and Electric-MTB.
Val di Sole also welcomed the competitors in 2008, 2016 and 2021 and has been a frequent stop for other top-tier races.
Just a few months ago, the Giro d’Italia crossed the Italian peninsula, putting the spotlight on the world’s best road racers over 21 intense stages and a variety of terrain.
Now, there’s little doubt that the alpine landscape of Val di Sole will challenge hopeful riders at the UCI MTB World Championships, while the picturesque views delight even the weariest riders, along with the excited fans lining the course.
One of the most anticipated features of the upcoming World Championships is called “Black Snake.” It’s a downhill track that includes one of the sport’s most technical descents.
FloBikes coverage will include a variety of events for the Elite men and women and the U23 categories on Aug. 27, 29 and 30. See the broadcast schedule and the complete schedule below.
The 2026 UCI Mountain Biking Worlds comes on the heels of a historic Tour de France 2026, where Slovenian superstar Tadej Pogačar picked up a record-tying fifth victory at the most prestigious of the Grand Tours.
The other Grand Tours are the Giro d’Italia, won in May by Jonas Vingegaard and the Vuelta a España.
The 2026 edition of La Vuelta will overlap with the MTB World Championships, giving biking fans the perfect way to stay busy and entertained during the final days of the sweltering summer.
The race will take place Aug. 22 to Sept. 13 and cover nearly 3,300 kilometers, from Monaco, into France and Andorra, and then across Spain.
Fans in Canada can watch La Vuelta on FloBikes and the FloSports app, but those in the United States will have to flip over to Peacock to see if Pogačar can become the ninth rider in history to win all three Grand Tours at least once.
Unlike the Grand Tours, where the race covers thousands of kilometers over three weeks, the action at the Mountain Bike World Championships will see each event use a different portion of the Val di Sole Village.
The setup is convenient for athletes and fans, and it allows everyone to enjoy all aspects of the experience and diverse agenda without having to change locations.
Check out the course map for each discipline here.
One other difference is that riders at the MTB World Championships are there representing their home nations and federations, rather than riding for specific teams.
Though the official entry list for the 2026 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships has not yet been revealed, countries are beginning to announce who will be representing them in Italy.
How To Watch The 2026 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships
For viewers in the United States and Canada, the 2026 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships will be streaming on FloBikes and the FloSports app.
Highlights, race replays and breaking news will be available on both platforms.
What Are The Categories For The UCI Mountain Bike World Championships?
XCO – Cross-Country Olympic
- Men Elite – Ages 23 and over
- Men Under 23 – Ages 19 to 22
- Women Elite – Ages 23 and over
- Women Under 23 – Ages 19 to 22
- Men Junior – Ages 17 and 18
- Women Junior – Ages 17 and 18
XCR – Cross-Country Team Relay
- Mixed Team – Ages 17 and over
XCC – Cross-Country Short Track
- Men Elite – Ages 23 and over
- Women Elite – Ages 23 and over
- Men Under 23 – Ages 19 to 22
- Women Under 23 – Ages 19 to 22
DHI – Downhill
- Men Elite – Ages 19 and over
- Women Elite – Ages 19 and over
- Men Junior – Ages 17 and 18
- Women Junior – Ages 17 and 18
E-XC – Electric Cross-Country
- Men – Ages 19 and over
2026 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships Broadcast Schedule
*All Times Eastern
Thursday, Aug. 27
- 11:35 a.m.–12:16 p.m. – Women Elite Cross-country Short Track
- 12:20–1:55 p.m. – Men Elite Cross-country Short Track, followed by podiums
Saturday, Aug. 29
- 7:10–9 a.m. – Women Elite Downhill
- 9:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m. – Men Elite Downhill TOP 40, followed by podiums
Sunday, Aug. 30
- 6:50–8:35 a.m. – Women Elite Cross-country Olympic
- 9:05–11:45 a.m. – Men Elite Cross-country Olympic, followed by Elite Women/Men podium
2026 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships Complete Schedule
*All Times Eastern
Wednesday, Aug. 26
- 4 a.m. – Women Elite E-MTB Cross-country
- 5:30 a.m. – Men Elite E-MTB Cross-country
- 11 a.m. – Mixed Team Relay
Thursday, Aug. 27
- 3:30 a.m. – Women Junior Cross-country Olympic
- 5 a.m. – Men Junior Cross-country Olympic
- 9:30 a.m. – Women U23 Cross-country Short Track
- 10:30 a.m. – Men U23 Cross-country Short Track
- 11:45 a.m. – Women Elite Cross-country Short Track
- 12:30 p.m. – Men Elite Cross-country Short Track
Friday, Aug. 28
- 4:30 a.m. – Women Junior Downhill – Qualification
- 10 a.m. – Women Elite Downhill – Qualification
- TBA – Men Junior Downhill – Qualification
- TBA – Men Elite Downhill – Qualification
Saturday, Aug. 29
- 3:15 a.m. – Women Junior Downhill – Final
- 4 a.m. – Men Junior Downhill – Final
- 7:20 a.m. – Women Elite Downhill – Final
- 9 a.m. – Men Elite Downhill – Final
Sunday, Aug. 30
- 3 a.m. – Women Under 23 Cross-country Olympic
- 5 a.m. – Men Under 23 Cross-country Olympic
- 7 a.m. – Women Elite Cross-country Olympic
- 9:15 a.m. – Men Elite Cross-country Olympic
The time difference from Italy (CEST) to Eastern Daylight Time is six hours.
Who Were The Winners At The 2025 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships?
Men’s Events
- Cross-Country Marathon – Keegan Swenson, United States
- Downhill – Jackson Goldstone, Canada
- Electric Cross-Country – Jerome Gilloux, France
- Electric MTB Enduro – Adrien Dailly, France
- Enduro – Richard Rude Jr., United States
- Pump Track – Eddy Clerté, France
- Cross-Country Short Track – Victor Koretzky, France
- Cross-Country Olympic – Alan Hatherly, South Africa
Women’s Events
- Cross-Country Marathon – Kate Courtney, United States
- Downhill – Valentina Höll, Austria
- Electric Cross-Country – Anna Spielmann, Austria
- Electric MTB Enduro – George Swift, New Zealand
- Enduro – Elly Hoskin, Canada
- Pump Track – Sabina Košárková, Czech Republic
- Cross-Country Short Track – Alessandra Keller, Switzerland
- Cross-Country Olympic – Jenny Rissveds, Sweden
Mixed Relay
- Mixed Cross-Country Team Relay – France
Under-23 and Junior Events
- Men Under-23 Cross-Country Short Track – Adrien Boichis, France
- Men Under-23 Cross-Country Olympic – Finn Treudler, Switzerland
- Men Junior Cross-Country Olympic – Lucas Teste, France
- Men Junior Downhill – Max Alran, France
- Men Junior Enduro – Melvin Almueis, France
- Women Under-23 Cross-Country Short Track – Isabella Holmgren, Canada
- Women Under-23 Cross-Country Olympic – Isabella Holmgren, Canada
- Women Junior Cross-Country Olympic – Maruša Tereza Šerkezi, Slovenia
- Women Junior Downhill – Rosa Zierl, Austria
- Women Junior Enduro – Nežka Libnik, Slovenia
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