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CHAMPIONSHIP WORLDS 2026 BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA             17-19 July

​​​​​​​UCI BMX Racing Worlds Championships is coming downunder in 2026 to the Sleeman Supercross Track in Brisbane.

For Championship class qualification details, see the 2026 CNZ Selection Regulations in the Information drop down menu. 

  • Rider Application Window - 12 Jan 2026 - 31 March 2026 
  • Junior Performance Window - 23 Jan - 23 March
  • U23 & Elite Performance Window - 21 Feb - 15 June

CHAMPIONSHIP QUOTAS ANNOUNCED

UCI have confirmed Championship Nation Quotas for 2026 Worlds. NZL quota is:

  • 2 x Junior Men
  • 5 x Junior Women
  • 1 x U23 Men
  • 2 x U23 Women
  • 3 x Elite Men
  • 4 x Elite Women

Read more about it here

2026 WORLDS TICKETS ON SALE

BMX Worlds is a ticketed event.

Supporters need to buy tickets to access the venue on practice and race days for both Challenge and Championship classes.
Challenge riders can watch Challenge racing with their rider accreditation but require tickets to watch Championship racing and practice.
Championship riders wanting to watch Challenge racing will need a ticket for the grandstand but can access the public and trackside viewing areas with their rider wristband.

Tickets are on sale now  BMX Worlds Tickets

Full Event Passes (9 Days) 17-25 July

Grandstand Pass   Adult A$345     Child  A$225      Family  A$915
Ground Pass          Adult A$240     Child  A$150       Family  A$530

Championship Passes (3 Days) 17-19 July

Grandstand Pass   Adult A$165     Child  A$105      Family  A$530
Ground Pass          Adult A$120      Child  A$75        Family  A$380

Challenge Passes (6 Days) 20-25 July

Grandstand Pass   Adult A$180     Child  A$120      Family  A$480
Ground Pass          Adult A$120      Child  A$75        Family  A$315

Daily Passes

Championship Day Pass   Practice Day from A$20   Race Day from A$60
Challenge Day Pass          Practice Day from A$10    Race Day from A$40

Adult: 16+  
Child: 5 to 15  
Family: 2 Adults and 2 Children

Subscribe to the site for 10% discount for the first five days (until 24 March)

EVENT DATES FOR PLANNING

Championship Worlds will run from July 17-19.  New for 2026, the Championship class event will run before the Challange event.  Here are the key dates to consider when thinking about booking travel and accommodation.

Championship Class 

  • July 17          Official Practice
  • July 18-19    Championship Racing

WORLDS TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATION PACKAGES

Our travel partners Flight Centre, working with Air New Zealand and Accommodation providers (Quest Woolloongabba, The Manor Apartment Hotel, CLLIX Apartments, Rydges Southbank and Novotel Southbank) have now secured capacity for the required dates at competitive prices:

  • Flights Only packages (ex Auckland, Wellington, New Plymouth, Napier, Christchurch, and Dunedin)
  • Accommodation Only packages
  • Combined Flights and Accommodation packages

For an personalised quote and to book, please contact: 

Chantal Grim

Phone: 07 811 0220 

Email: chantal.grim@flightcentre.co.nz

All prices are subject to availability. Flight Centre will also be happy to organise airport transfers, car rental, sightseeing and travel insurance.

SEEKING EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR CHAMPIONSHIP SUPPORT TEAM 

We have a small number of accredited places for managers who will help with the Championship riders at the practice session and race days.

With limited places, preference will be given to people experienced with staging, UCI racing and bike mechanics. We want to ensure that riders have the best possible race experience at World Champs!

​​​​​​​Click the link in the forms section access the EOI form >>>>>

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CLOSE 22 June 2026

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