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Everything you need to know about the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series 2024
In 2025, Saalfelden Leogang once again transforms into the ultimate playground for mountain bike fans, families, and festival lovers alike.
From June 5 to 8, the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series brings world-class action to SalzburgerLand. Find all the key information about this spectacular event right here!
Pure MTB Passion
In Saalfelden Leogang, over 1,000 athletes will compete at the highest level across multiple mountain bike formats. But it’s not just the thrilling races in Cross-Country Olympic, Cross-Country Short Track, Downhill and Enduro that draw the crowds. With more than 20,000 visitors expected, fans can enjoy a diverse program full of side events, action zones, and entertainment. What sets this stop of the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series apart is the combination of world-class competition and an immersive festival experience that brings mountain bike culture to life.
A Glimpse Behind the Scenes of Elite MTB Racing
The combined team and expo area of the UCI Mountain Bike World Series offers exclusive behind-the-scenes insights into the world of professional racing. Watch athletes as they prepare for their runs, get a close-up look at mechanics fine-tuning high-tech bikes, and feel the energy of a real race day. At the same time, top industry brands showcase their latest innovations – where insider know-how meets cutting-edge tech and authentic bike lifestyle.
The Way to Leogang
By public transport to the Mountain Bike World Cup: entrance ticket = journey ticket
For an easy arrival we recommend the public transport, which is again free of charge in the province of Salzburg the whole weekend long (except trolleybus lines & bus lines in the city of Salzburg). On Saturday and Sunday, the event ticket is automatically valid as a journey ticket. On Friday, you can simply download a ticket template from the official website and present it when entering bus or train.
All information about the timetables can be found here: Salzburger Verkehrsverbund
Event shuttle from Hochfilzen and Saalfelden
Furthermore, we offer you a free shuttle from Friday to Sunday. No matter if you arrive by train or park at one of the parking spots along the B164: The shuttle will take you from Saalfelden and from Hochfilzen to the venue on all three days.
NEW: Guarded bike parking at the event site
Pedal to the World Cup races relaxed and park your bike safely and free of charge at the new guarded bike parking lot during the competitions. The parking lot is open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 08:00 to 19:00.
More useful information on arrival, public transport and parking can be found here: Arrival & Parking
Always in the right place at the right time
Our World Cup-App provides you with all the information and guides you through all the program points of the World Cup weekend. The app is available to download from the AppStore and Google PlayStore.
With the festival map, you'll never lose track of things and can find all the tracks, the concert stage, the guarded bike parking lot and our bars & more at a glance.
What is happening when?
All the important programme points are listed here in detail:
Race Events
Friday, 06.06.2025
- World Cup Downhill Qualifying
- World Cup Cross-Country Short Track
- Large Team & Expo Area
Saturday, 07.06.2025
- Downhill World Cup Finals
- Large Team & Expo Area
Sunday, 08.06.2025
- World Cup Enduro
- World Cup Cross-Country Olympic
- Large Team & Expo Area
Side Events
Thursday, June 5, 2025
mama thresl:
- From 18:00 – Grill & Chill à la carte (reservation required)
- 21:00 – 01:00 – DJ Fynn at the island bar
Outback:
- 20:00 – 01:00 – Warm-Up Party at the Outback / Hotel Bacher Asitzstubn
Friday, June 6, 2025
Kralleralm:
- 16:00 – 22:00 – Après Bike Sundowner | Special Bike Drinks, Food & Music
mama thresl:
- From 18:00 – Delicacy Market with Live Cooking (reservation required)
- 21:00 – 01:00 – DJ Fynn at the island bar
Hotel Bacher Asitzstubn:
- From 18:00 – BBQ Evening
- 17:00 – 01:00 – Outback open
Saturday, June 7, 2025
Between 13:50 and 14:00 – Red Bull Helicopter Show
17:15 – FOX Signing Session in front of the Asitzbahn ticket office
mama thresl:
- From 18:00 – All-you-can-eat BBQ (reservation required)
- 21:00 – 01:00 – DJ Fynn at the island bar
Film Night at the DHI Finish Bowl:
- 18:30 – 18:45 – Guest arrival + short introduction by our MC
- 18:45 – 19:05 – “Grit & Glory” (23 mins) – preview of the new enduro docu-series
- 19:05 – 19:15 – Interview with EDR athletes Jesse Melamed & Ella Connolly
- 19:15 – 19:45 – Skydiving animation + interview with Jackson
- 19:45 – 20:35 – Jackson Goldstone film (50 mins) – presented by Red Bull and Shimano
- 20:30 – 22:00 – Food & drinks + music
Outback:
- 17:00 – 01:00 – Outback open
- 20:00 – 01:00 – Riders Party at the Outback
Sunday, June 8, 2025
14:35 – Red Bull Air Show
Outback:
- 17:00 – 01:00 – World Cup Closing Party
- 11:30 – 12:00 – Signing Session: Vali Höll at the Kärcher Expo Stand
Friday to Sunday: Customised Stance socks available in front of Sport Mitterer
You can find the complete timetable here: Programme
WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series LIVE
If you can't make it to Leogang on the World Cup weekend - no problem! The broadcaster Warner Bros. Discovery Sports will ensure that you can watch all the races live on various channels. You can also watch the downhill finals on Sunday live on ServusTV and streamed on ServusTV-ON. Simply tune in!
All broadcasts: Livestreams
Always top-informed
To be constantly updated with the latest info and highlights on the races and our side events, follow us on our social media channels:
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Instagram: saalfelden_leogang
Facebook: Saalfelden Leogang
LinkedIn: Saalfelden Leogang Touristik GmbH
Under the hashtags #mtbworldcup & #leogangworldcup you can find more information and also share your personal highlights.
We are looking forward to an exciting weekend together with you - see you in Leogang!
Photos: Moritz Ablinger, Stefan Voitl, WBD Sports