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- UCI Mountain Bike World Championships: Wed, Aug 26 – Sun, Aug 30
Watch UCI Mountain Bike World Championships 2026 live streams, as Tom Pidcock, Valentina Höll and Mathieu van der Poel headline the action at Val di Sole in the Dolomites. The five-day event covers five disciplines: Cross-Country Olympic (XCO), Cross-Country Relay (XCR), Cross-Country Short Track (XCC), E-Mountain Bike (E-MTB) and Downhill (DHI).
Day 5 (Sunday, August 30) begins with the U23 Cross-Country Olympic from 3am ET / 8am BST, followed by the Women’s Elite Cross-Country Olympic from 7am ET / 12pm BST and the Men’s Elite Cross-Country Olympic from 9.15am ET / 2.15pm BST.
Alan Hatherly may be the reigning XCO world champion, but such is the strength of the competition that he has his work cut out just getting his hands on a medal. Luca Martin leads the World Cup standings, having made the podium at five of seven rounds this season, closely followed by Adrien Boichis, a three-time winner in 2026.
However, back-to-back reigning Olympic champion Tom Pidcock, who finished ninth at the 2026 Tour de France, has thrown his hat into the ring. The fearless Brit has made one World Cup appearance this season – and emerged victorious. Then there’s Mathieu van der Poel, who’s won UCI world titles on the road, on gravel and in cyclo-cross, but is still seeking a first mountain biking rainbow jersey.
Sina Frei is pushing reigning world champion Jenny Rissveds hard in the World Cup this season. They’ve shared the podium at four of the seven rounds, with the Swede winning three events to her Swiss rival’s two. Alessandra Keller, Puck Pieterse and home hopeful Martina Berta should make things very interesting.
Here's how to watch UCI Mountain Bike World Championships 2026 from anywhere in the world. We've also listed the schedule and reigning champions below.
Can you watch UCI Mountain Bike World Championships 2026 for free?
Yes. Free UCI Mountain Bike World Championships coverage is available via the UCI YouTube channel in places where Val di Sole 2026 hasn't picked up a broadcasting partner, such as New Zealand.
Free coverage is also available via VRT and RTBF (Belgium), RSI/RTS/SRF (Switzerland), RAI (Italy) and L'Équipe (France).
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How to watch UCI Mountain Bike World Championships 2026 live streams in the US
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How to watch UCI Mountain Bike World Championships 2026 live streams in the UK
In the UK, live UCI Mountain Bike World Championships 2026 coverage is being provided by TNT Sports.
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Stan Sport is showing the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships in Australia.
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UCI Mountain Bike World Championships 2026 Q&A
UCI Mountain Bike World Championships schedule 2026
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(All times UK)
Wednesday, August 26
Women’s Elite E-MTB Cross-Country | Won by Anna Spielmann
Men’s Elite E-MTB Cross-Country | Won by Jerome Gilloux
Mixed Team Relay | Won by Italy
Thursday, August 27
Women’s Junior Cross-Country Olympic | Won by Anja Grossmann
Men’s Junior Cross-Country Olympic | Won by Connor Wright
Women’s U23 Cross-Country Short Track | Won by Monique Halter
Men’s U23 Cross-Country Short Track | Won by Nicolas Halter
Women’s Elite Cross-Country Short Track | Won by Laura Stigger
Men’s Elite Cross-Country Short Track | Won by Adrien Boichis
Friday, August 28
Women’s Junior Downhill qualification
Men’s Junior Downhill qualification
Women’s Elite Downhill qualification
Men’s Elite Downhill qualification
Saturday, August 29
Women’s Junior Downhill | Won by Tilly Boadle
Men’s Junior Downhill | Won by Raoul Schneeberger
Women’s Elite Downhill | Won by Valentina Höll
Men’s Elite Downhill | Won by Jackson Goldstone
Sunday, August 30
8am – Women’s U23 Cross-Country Olympic
10am – Men’s U23 Cross-Country Olympic
12pm – Women’s Elite Cross-Country Olympic
2.15pm – Men’s Elite Cross-Country Olympic
Who are the reigning UCI Mountain Bike World Championships champions?
Mountain Bike World Championships reigning champions
Men's champions
- Cross-Country Marathon – Keegan Swenson (6:01:44.3)
- Downhill – Jackson Goldstone (2:54.153)
- Electric Cross-Country – Jerome Gilloux (48:28)
- Electric MTB Enduro – Adrien Dailly (31:32.11)
- Enduro – Richard Rude Jr (29:37.67)
- Pump Track – Eddy Clerte (20.023)
- Cross-Country Short Track – Victor Koretzky (21:26)
- Cross-Country Olympic – Alan Hatherly (1:30:30)
Women's champions
- Cross-Country Marathon – Kate Courtney (7:10:11.1)
- Downhill – Valentina Höll (3:27.136)
- Electric Cross-Country – Anna Spielmann (44:08)
- Electric MTB Enduro – George Swift (38:06.55)
- Enduro – Elly Hoskin (35:13.67)
- Pump Track – Sabina Kosarkova (22.424)
- Cross-Country Short Track – Alessandra Keller (20:43)
- Cross-Country Olympic – Jenny Rissveds (1:21:35)
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