The FIM X-Trial World Championship unveils a record-breaking 2026 calendar, featuring 10 rounds and three new countries
The FIM X-Trial World Championship takes another step forward in its international expansion and consolidation with the launch of an exciting calendar for the 2026 season. Ten events across six countries make up a season that promises to be more intense and more competitive than ever.
The season will kick off on October 4, 2025, in Andorra la Vella (Andorra), just 30 days after the conclusion of the TrialGP World Championship, and will wrap up on April 18, 2026, in Tarragona (Spain), which will make its debut by hosting the season finale and crowning the 2026 World Champion.
Three new countries join the 2026 calendar
The 2026 calendar will expand the reach of X-Trial with the addition of: Italy, which will host two competition days counting towards the overall standings in Ponte di Legno in December. The United Kingdom, returning to the series for the first time since 2017 with the inaugural X-Trial in Leeds. Portugal, making a comeback after 19 years with the X-Trial in Lisbon.
The X-Trial Saint-Denis (Réunion Island, France) will also return after a five-year hiatus, while Barcelona (Spain) will celebrate its 49th edition, further cementing its status as an iconic event. The FIM Women’s X-Trial Trophy event will also take place in Barcelona. Chalon-sur-Saône (France) will remain a key stop on the calendar.
Official FIM X-Trial World Championship 2026 calendar:
October 4, 2025 – Andorra la Vella (Andorra)
October 25, 2025 – Madrid (Spain)
November 8, 2025 – Saint-Denis (Réunion Island, France)
December 12–13, 2025 – Ponte di Legno (Italy)
January 24, 2026 – Leeds (United Kingdom)
February 8, 2026 – Barcelona (Spain)
March 6, 2026 – Chalon-sur-Saône (France)
April 12, 2026 – Lisbon (Portugal)
April 18, 2026 – Tarragona (Spain)
Bernard Estripeau (Esdeux) Championship Promoter: “This 2026 calendar reflects the ambition, maturity, and growth momentum currently driving the FIM X-Trial World Championship. The addition of new countries and the return of iconic venues enhance the international dimension of our sport. We are living through an exceptional moment for X-Trial and are doing everything possible to deliver an even more thrilling and accessible experience for audiences and markets worldwide.”
Thierry Michaud (FIM CTR Director): “We are very happy to have such a calendar for the upcoming season. We’re returning to a “winter” season that includes both historic events and new ones in locations we’ve either never been to or haven’t visited in a long time. The race formats are working well, and our events are increasingly appreciated by both seasoned audiences and newcomers. Let’s hope this more complete new season will be even more exciting than the previous ones.”
