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.

ENTRY PROCESS TIMETABLE

The NZ Challenge entry process for 2026 World Champs now open until 26 April 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 are provided in the Entry Process Guide available under INFORMATION on this page.

Entry applications are not confirmed until notified by the selection panel- no later than 28 April 2026

NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED

WORLDS AGE GROUPS

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.

Note: Age classes in RED above require amalgamation of multiple BMX NZ racing classes and therefore a slightly different primary qualification criteria applies compared to the classes that are consistent between BMX NZ and UCI. See the 2026 Selection Regulations document for details.

Subject to available nation quota, riders 30 years and over may enter Standard 20 Inch in either Masters 30+ or the class corresponding to their age but not both.
Riders entered in the Masters class for Standard 20 Inch may participate in the Cruiser 24-inch class corresponding to their age subject to available nation quota.
Minimum number of riders to consititute a class is 20 - UCI classes may be amalgamated to reach minimum size requirement.

Riders under UCI8 are not eligible to enter Worlds.

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

Worlds will run from July 16-25 incorporating the Championship and Challenge events. New for 2026, the Championship class event will run before the Challenge 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

The daily racing schedules will only be confirmed early July by UCI, with racing for each class completed within one day. Up to 900 riders compete each day and the schedule determining which classes race on 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

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 CHALLENGE PIT CREW

We have a limited number of UCI accreditations for assistant managers to help with the team in the pits on race days and practice days.

We want to ensure that riders have the best possible race experience and support at World Champs. With limited quota places, in the event of over subscription, preference will be given to people experienced with staging, UCI racing, paramedics and bike mechanics.

If you're keen to get behind the curtain, learn the inner workings on the UCI machine and support the NZ Team, Expressions of Interest for these roles are open and the EOI form can be found under APPLICATION FORMS on this page.

Successful applicants will need to consent to NZ Police vetting and complete the Sport Integrity Child Safeguarding online learning course.

EOI closes 1 June 2026

Note: parents will not be rostered on the days their riders are racing enabling them to watch from the Grandstands.

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