BMX New Zealand

WORLDS 2026 BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA 16-25 July

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

As the most accessible Worlds for NZ riders since Auckland in 2013, we're expecting a lot of interest - Slots are limited to 16 riders per age group listed below with primary and wildcard qualification pathways offered.

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

WORLDS Q&A SESSIONS AT NATIONALS

We will be running two Q&A session on Friday afternoon at Nationals in the Rugby Clubrooms next to the track

Everyone is welcome - A chance to ask any questions and maybe try on a sample jersey for sizing.

We will be covering the event logistics, classes offered, how to qualify, the NZ support team, the entry process including insurance and UCI licencing, travel planning and packages, team comms, access to training sessions, uniforms, supporters apparel and more.

Whether this will be your first time at Worlds or you're a seasoned Worlds campaigner there will be something in it for you.

Q&A Session 1: - 4.00pm (after 8-12 year olds practice)

Q&A Session 2 - 5.30pm (after Managers Meeting)

ENTRY PROCESS TIMETABLE

The NZ Challenge entry process 2026 World Champs opens 27 March 2026

Key Process Dates :

26 March 2026 - Publication of riders eligible for Primary Selection
27 March 2026 – 26 April 2026  - Rider Entry Window
28 April 2026 - Selection Notification Deadline 
31 May 2026 - Insurance Confirmation Deadline
31 May 2026 -UCI Licencing Deadline
3 July 2026 -UCI Publication of Rider Lists
16 July – 25 July 2026 - 2026 BMX (Racing) World Championships, Brisbane, Australia

Full details on the entry process will be provided in the Entry Process Guide available under INFORMATION on this page from 15 March 2026.

NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED

EVENT DATES FOR PLANNING

Worlds will run from July 16-25 incorporating the Championship and Challenge events. 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

Challenge Class

July 16-17 Rider Registration & Plate Collection (Mandatory)
July 20-21 Official Practice
July 22-25 Challenge Racing

Daily racing schedule will only be confirmed late June/early July by UCI, with racing for each class completed within one day. Up to 800 riders compete each day and the schedule determining which classes race which days can vary from year to year.

WORLDS TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATION PACKAGES

Thank you to everyone who submitted an EOI regarding travel and accommodation requirements for Worlds 2026.

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.

REGIONAL WORLDS COORDINATORS ANNOUNCED

Excited to announce the Regional Coordinators for the 2026 Worlds Campaign. The first port of call in your region for assistance in preparing for 2026 Worlds - event and qualification information, entry process , uniform and apparel distribution, training options and more.

Northern Region

Rebecca Carajannis | Louise Hyslop | Lance Joyce

Waikato Region

Tanya Donaldson

Central Region

Amanda Withington | Chrissi Garside

Taranaki Region

Dean Hickey

Wellington Region

Leanne Arthur

Mainland North Region

Donna Head | Kathryn Goodwin

Mainland South Region

Tara King

Their contact details are listed on the Regional Coordinators details sheet under INFORMATION on this page

WORLDS AGE GROUPS

Announced by UCI on 7.10.2025 - Classes in RED are new from 2026 onwards. These replace the corresponding 2025 classes for a net increase of 7 female classes.

Standard 20 Inch age group categories for Worlds are as follows:

Boys – ages: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16;
Girls – ages: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16;
Men – ages: 17-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35 and over, Masters 30+
Women – ages: 17-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35 and over, Masters 30+

Cruiser 24-Inch age group categories for Worlds are as follows:

Boys – ages: 12 and under, 13 and 14, 15 and 16;
Girls – ages: 12 and under; 13 and 14, 15 and 16;
Men – ages: 17-24, 25-29, 30 - 34, 35 - 39, 40 - 44, 45-49, 50 and over;
Women – ages: 17-24, 25-29, 30 - 34, 35 - 39, 40 - 44, 45-49, 50 and over.

Riders licensed in the Masters category level for Standard 20 Inch may participate in the Cruiser 24-inch category corresponding to their age subject to available nation quota.

Minimum riders to consititute a class is 20 - Classes may be amalgamated to reach minimum size requirement.

Riders under UCI8 are not eligible to enter Worlds.

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