COUNTDOWN TO THE START OF THE FIM FREESTYLE GP WORLD CUP 2026


COUNTDOWN TO THE START OF THE
FIM FREESTYLE GP WORLD CUP 2026

Two months before the opening round in Pamplona, the official date of the second stop in Costa Rica is also confirmed.

José Canosa “Mincha” © RPMTV / Fly Actions

The inaugural edition of the FIM Freestyle GP World Cup 2026 is approaching its starting point. On December 20, 2025, the Navarra Arena in Pamplona (Spain) will host the opening round of this new international championship, sanctioned by the FIM (Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme), which will bring together the world’s best Freestyle Motocross riders.

The calendar moves forward with the confirmation of the official date of the second stop: the competition will continue in San José (Costa Rica) on February 28, 2026, further consolidating its international scope with rounds in both Europe and the Americas. The third and final event of the inaugural season, to be held in Europe, will be announced soon.

The rider line-up highlights theexceptional sporting level of this new competition. Among the confirmed athletes are Rob Adelberg (Australia), record holder for the most gold medals in X Games history; Luc Ackermann (Germany), world champion and three-time X Games medalist; Julien Vanstippen (Belgium), two-time X Games gold medalist; David Rinaldo (France), world champion and double X Games gold medalist; Maikel Melero (Spain), five-time world champion; and José Canosa “Mincha” (Spain), international revelation of 2024.

With these stars on the roster, expectations are sky-high for the launch of an official championshipthat aims to take freestylecross to a new level of competitiveness and global recognition.

The FIM Freestyle GP World Cup 2026 will kick off in Pamplona (December 20, 2025), continue in San José, Costa Rica (February 28, 2026), and conclude with a third round, soon to be announced.

ABOUT THE FIM (www.fim-moto.com) 
The FIM (Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme) founded in 1904, is the governing body for motorcycle sport and the global advocate for motorcycling. The FIM is an independent association formed by 123 National Federations throughout the world. It is recognised as the sole competent authority in motorcycle sport by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). 
Among its 50 FIM World Championships the main events are MotoGP, Superbike, Endurance, Motocross, SuperMoto, Supercross, Trial, Enduro, Cross-Country, Speedway and E-Bikes. Furthermore, the FIM is also active and involved in the following areas: public affairs, road safety, touring and protection of the environment. The FIM was the first international sports federation to impose an Environmental Code in 1994.