Launched in 2020, the eSport Cycling World Championships will take place in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) this year. The competition will take place on November 15 on the Space42 Arena stage. Forty athletes (twenty men, twenty women) will be invited to compete for the coveted rainbow jerseys. These World Championships will be organized in partnership with the MyWhoosh platform. “With this partnership, athletes, fans and enthusiasts can live an immersive experience which combines the excitement of eSports with the spirit of cycling, and contributes to the development of cycling eSports, an exciting discipline that is experiencing rapid growth »explain UCI. “More detailed information about the event, including qualification systems and details on formats, will be communicated in the coming months" Abu Dhabi is increasingly present in the international cycling landscape: the city has hosted 2024 Urban Cycling World Championships and will host the 2028 Road World Championships, the 2028 Gran Fondo World Championships and the 2029 Track World Championships.
