The 2026 season will open in PyeongChang, South Korea, which will host both winter and winter sports competitions. Cross-country (XCO, XCC) that of Downhill (DHI). It is the first time that an XCO or XCC World Cup has been held in Asia, and the first World Cup of Downhill on the continent in 25 years. The venue, which hosted the 2018 Winter Olympics, is expected to offer challenging terrain and proven infrastructure for high-level events.
Source: press release
Soldier Hollow, located in Midway, Utah, will also join the World Cup calendar as part of the North American leg, hosting XCO and XCC events. The venue recently hosted the 2024 Pan American Mountain Bike Championships and is expected to host events during the 2034 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah.
For the first time ever, we will bring the XCO format to Asia, hosted in a venue with proven Olympic credentials, which will kick off the new season by introducing new fans to the sport. Additionally, the entry into Utah, one of the world's leading destinations for the Cross-country, reinforces our commitment to taking this sport to the highest level, and I'm incredibly proud to bring these partnerships to life. We look forward to unveiling the full calendar soon, which we know will excite fans around the world. – Chris Ball, Vice President of Cycling Events at Warner Bros. Discovery Sports Europe
Dates for both new locations will be announced in the coming weeks, along with the full 2026 schedule.
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