MONTREAL — The Canadian city of Montreal will host the UCI Road World Championships in 2026, according to reporting by cyclingnews.com.

According to the source, Montreal has deliberately focused on the cycling event as an alternative to a potential candidacy for the FIFA World Cup. The city has opted to pursue the organization of the international cycling championship.

The UCI Road World Championships represent an annual highlight in the international cycling calendar. The event attracts worldwide attention and brings international cyclists and spectators to the host city.

Montreal returns as an organizer of the championship with this assignment. According to available information, the exact dates and further organizational details have not yet been fully published.

Montreal’s selection underscores the growing significance of cycling as an international sporting event and the city’s priorities regarding sports infrastructure and event management.