Autumn and winter are cyclocross season - even for the pros. The highlights are the races of the official UCI series: the UCI Cyclocross World Cup 2025/2026, which kicks off at the end of November.
Cyclocross World Cup 2025/2026 - all stages
| date | Location | Country |
| 23 Nov 2025 | Tábor | Czech Republic |
| 30 Nov 2025 | Flamanville | France |
| 7 Dec 2025 | Terralba | Italy |
| 14 Dec 2025 | Namur | Belgium |
| 20 Dec 2025 | Antwerp | Belgium |
| 21 Dec 2025 | Koksijde | Belgium |
| 26 Dec 2025 | Gavere | Belgium |
| 28 Dec 2025 | Dendermonde | Belgium |
| 4 Jan 2026 | Zonhoven | Belgium |
| 18 Jan 2026 | Benidorm | Spain |
| 24 Jan 2026 | Maasmechelen | Belgium |
| 25 Jan 2026 | Hoogerheide | The Netherlands |
As in 2024/2025, the World Cup comprises twelve races for elite men and women. It all starts in Tábor in the Czech Republic, which has already hosted a World Cup sixteen times, most recently in 2022. Two years later, the cyclo-cross world championships were held there. Flamanville is also returning: the last time a World Cup race was held there was in 2023. It is also the only venue in France. Besançon, on the other hand, where World Cup races were still held in December 2024, is not on the list.
Belgium at Christmas time
The third stop, originally planned for 7 December in Cabras, Sardinia (Italy), was moved to Terralba in the same province (Oristano) in mid-September. On 14 December, the cross-country circus will make a stop in Namur, Belgium. Six days later, the stars of the scene will return to Antwerp.
There are many races in Belgium over the Christmas period, including Gavere, Dendermonde and Zonhoven. The last three races of the season are the same as last year: Benidorm, Maasmechelen and Hoogerheide. This means that there is only one race in the Netherlands this season with the last World Cup stop. Hulst, which was part of the World Cup last year, will host the 2026 World Championships from 30 January to 1 February.
Focus on category diversity and promoting young talent
The 2025/2026 World Cup calendar takes into account different age groups and specifically promotes young talent. Tábor, Flamanville, Koksijde, Dendermonde, Benidorm and Hoogerheide also organise competitions for young riders in addition to the elite races. This variety of categories enables young talents to gain international experience and compare themselves directly with the world's best. The UCI is thus sending out a clear signal in favour of promoting young talent in the sport of cyclocross.
Many of today's World Cup winners gained their first international experience in these junior races. The combination of elite and youth races on one event day creates a special atmosphere and allows young riders to learn from the experience of the pros. The UCI plans to further expand the promotion of young riders in the coming years and to attract more stations for youth races.
