2027 UCI MTB World Series calendar leaked
The UCI Mountain Bike World Series could expand to 12 rounds in 2027, according to a leaked schedule
A calendar for the 2027 UCI Mountain Bike World Series has been leaked, according to an Italian news report. Notably, the series could expand to 12 rounds across cross-country, downhill, and enduro, with a majority of the races taking place in Europe.
The schedule of races was revealed by PianetaMTB, and Italian mountain bike news website. RyanMTB has not independently obtained a copy of the calendar. I have reached out to representatives from the UCI and the MTB World Series with requests for comment.
Leaks are not uncommon from both the UCI and the Mountain Bike World Series, which is why RyanMTB is publishing the news. In 2024, leaked documents about proposed changes for the 2025 season turned out to be largely accurate.
Leaked UCI Mountain Bike World Series Calendar 2027
April 17–18: UCI MTB World Series XCO/XCC #1 | Europe
April 30 – May 02: UCI MTB World Series XCO/XCC/DH #2 | Non-Europe
May 15–16: UCI MTB World Series XCO/XCC #3 | Europe
May 22–23: UCI MTB World Series XCO/XCC #4 | Europe
June 11–13: UCI MTB World Series XCO/XCC/DH/EDR #5 | Europe
June 18–20 OR June 25-27: UCI MTB World Series XCO/XCC/DH #6 | Europe
July 02–04: UCI MTB World Series XCO/XCC/DH/EDR #7 | Europe
July 10–11: UCI MTB World Series XCO/XCC #8 | Europe
August 20–22: UCI MTB World Series XCO/XCC #9 | Europe
September 10–12: UCI MTB World Series XCO/XCC #10 | Europe
September 25–26: UCI MTB World Series XCO/XCC #11 | Non-Europe
October 08–10: UCI MTB World Series XCO/XCC/DH #12 | Non-Europe
The schedule, if authentic, would begin for XC racers in mid-April with a round in Europe. Exact venue locations are not divulged in the calendar. Then, XC and gravity racers would head to a non-Europe round, which would be consistent with this season’s start in South Korea. From there, races would take place in Europe from mid-May until mid-September before finishing the season at two non-Europe races.
My best guess is the penultimate round is at Soldier Hollow, Utah (debuting on the World Cup circuit this fall) and the other is at another North American venue such as Whistler (also new this year) or the classic Mont-Sainte-Anne.
Media reports also say that one of the European rounds could take place in Spain or Portugal.
Notably, XC racing is included at all 12 rounds while there are only 5 downhill rounds and 2 enduro races. It’s unclear if this is intentional, or if the schedule is simply incomplete. However, there has been fears and rumors of the decline of enduro racing in the modern World Series era with several top riders and brands pulling back from the discipline.
In a recent podcast interview, top enduro athlete Charlie Murray—who is stepping away from the race series this season—said that his sponsor Specialized no longer had interest in investing in enduro racing sponsorships.
If this calendar pans out, it will be interesting to see how teams and riders respond. On one hand, more races is in line with Warner Bros.’ vision for the sport, however, more races means more expenses for the teams and riders.
One thing that is clear is that the calendar groups races together geographically (i.e., spending the entire summer in Europe), which teams and riders have called for to make logisitcs easier.
RyanMTB will continue to report on the 2027 calendar and the future of the UCI Mountain Bike World Series. Subscribe for the latest right in your inbox.
RE enduro, probably only accounting for the triple-headers.The other rounds will work around XC/DH, presumably
Bring back MSA!