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 the exceptional 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.
