The 2026 UCI Road World Championships come to Montreal from September 20 to 27, the first cycling Worlds in Canada since 1974. Over eight days, 13 world titles and rainbow jerseys are decided across time trials, road races and the mixed relay. Below is the full day-by-day schedule with distances, plus a free printable you can fill in as each champion is crowned.
Download the free printable 2026 UCI Road Worlds schedule (PDF)
2026 UCI Road World Championships Schedule
All events are in Montreal. September 23 and 26 are rest days. The elite time trials open the week and the marquee elite road races close it on Sunday, September 27.
| Date | Event | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, Sep 20 | Elite Women Individual Time Trial | 39.2 km |
| Sun, Sep 20 | Elite Men Individual Time Trial | 39.2 km |
| Mon, Sep 21 | Under-23 Men Individual Time Trial | 32.1 km |
| Mon, Sep 21 | Under-23 Women Individual Time Trial | 20.2 km |
| Tue, Sep 22 | Junior Men Individual Time Trial | 20.2 km |
| Tue, Sep 22 | Mixed Team Time Trial Relay | 40.4 km |
| Tue, Sep 22 | Junior Women Individual Time Trial | 10.7 km |
| Thu, Sep 24 | Under-23 Women Road Race | 134 km |
| Thu, Sep 24 | Junior Men Road Race | 134 km |
| Fri, Sep 25 | Under-23 Men Road Race | 174.2 km |
| Fri, Sep 25 | Junior Women Road Race | 80.4 km |
| Sun, Sep 27 | Elite Women Road Race | 180.4 km |
| Sun, Sep 27 | Elite Men Road Race | 273.7 km |
Schedule and distances per the UCI and can shift. Start times are confirmed closer to the event.
What to Know About the 2026 Worlds
This is the 99th edition of the UCI Road World Championships and brings roughly 1,000 riders from about 75 countries to Montreal. Thirteen world titles are up for grabs across Individual Time Trials, Road Races and the Mixed Team Time Trial Relay, spanning the Elite, Under-23 and Junior categories. Each winner earns the famous rainbow jersey, worn in that discipline for the following season. With a North American host, US viewers get friendly viewing windows, and admission to all events in Montreal is free.
Frequently Asked Questions
When are the 2026 UCI Road World Championships?
September 20 to 27, 2026, in Montreal, Canada. The elite individual time trials are on September 20 and the elite road races close the championships on September 27.
How many events are there?
Thirteen world-title events across time trials, road races and the mixed relay, for Elite, Under-23 and Junior men and women.
What is the rainbow jersey?
The rainbow jersey is awarded to the winner of each world championship event and is worn in that discipline for the year that follows.
Is there a printable schedule?
Yes. Use the download button above to grab the free printable 2026 UCI Road Worlds schedule with all 13 events and a fill-in column for each champion.
For more free printable schedules and brackets across every sport, visit SportsBrackets.net. Full event details are also available from the UCI.
