USA BMX is excited to announce the schedule for the 2026 Team USA World Qualifiers. This is your chance to earn a spot to represent the United States at the 2026 UCI BMX World Championship in Brisbane, Australia!

The qualifying events will be held on the Friday of the following two nationals:

1. Sunshine State Nationals

• Date: Friday, January 16, 2026

• Location: Cape Coral BMX, Cape Coral, FL

2. Lone Star Nationals

• Date: Friday, March 6, 2026

• Location: H Town BMX Supercross, Houston, TX

 

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Event & Qualification Details

How to Qualify: The Top 8 riders in each age group (UCI Challenge class) at a qualifier will earn a spot to participate in the 2026 UCI World Championship for Team USA.

• Note: Qualification is specific to each bike. If you wish to race both 20" (Class) and 24" (Cruiser), you must qualify separately for each.

• Once a rider has qualified in a class, they may not race that class at a subsequent qualifier.

Race Day Details:

• The UCI Challenge classes (World Qualifier) will take place on the Friday of the national events listed above.

• On these specific Fridays, the World Qualifier classes will replace the traditional Open class.

• The qualifier will follow UCI rules, including total points and scrambled motos. No USA BMX points will be awarded for this class.

Rider Requirements:

• The race is only open to riders who are USA citizens and eligible to acquire a USA Cycling (USAC) License.

• Transponders are required for all participants in the qualifier.

 

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!! IMPORTANT TEAM USA UPDATE !!

All riders interested in competing should be aware that additional details regarding 2026 Team USA Registration, team uniforms, and logistics will be available AFTER January 1, 2026.

For general information and frequently asked questions about the qualifying process, please visit the Team USA FAQ page: https://www.usabmx.com/worlds/team_usa_faq