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Upgrades are ongoing at Chandler’s Brisbane SX International BMX Centre as preparations continue for the 2026 UCI BMX Racing World Championships, with the venue being readied for international competition.

A Venue Under Construction For International Racing

Within the Sleeman Sports Complex, the Brisbane SX International BMX Centre is continuing to undergo precinct upgrades aimed at meeting international BMX racing standards. The works are focused on preparing the site for a large international field set to compete in July 2026.

The 400-metre BMX Supercross track remains central to these upgrades, with refinements underway in line with global design requirements. The course is set to feature both 5-metre and 8-metre start ramps, along with timing systems installed across the track to monitor performance.

UCI World Championships 2026 — *Photo Credit: Sleeman Sports Complex*

Brisbane SX International BMX Centre Builds Towards July 2026

The 2026 UCI BMX Racing World Championships will run from 17 to 25 July, with all competition scheduled at the Chandler venue. The event will include Championship racing across Elite, Under 23 and Junior categories, followed by Challenge and Masters competitions later in the program.

This format places higher-level racing at the beginning of the event, before transitioning into broader participation categories across the remaining days. Practice sessions and qualification rounds will precede finals throughout the nine-day schedule.

Chandler BMX Centre — *Photo Credit: Sleeman Sports Complex*

Activity Continues As Works Progress

Despite ongoing upgrades, the Brisbane SX International BMX Centre continues to operate as a training venue. Weekly gate practice sessions take place on Thursday evenings, allowing riders to use the start ramps and timing systems during preparation.

The broader Sleeman Sports Complex supports this activity with accommodation, gymnasiums, recovery facilities and additional sporting spaces. Its proximity to Brisbane International Airport also allows for ongoing training camps in the lead-up to the championships.

Focus Shifts Towards The Event

With July 2026 approaching, attention in Chandler is gradually turning from construction to readiness. The track is continuing to take shape as works progress, with preparations aimed at hosting a large international BMX racing event.

By the time competition begins, the Brisbane SX International BMX Centre is expected to bring together thousands of riders on a single course, placing Chandler at the centre of BMX racing during the championship period.

Published 23-Apr-2026

Brisbane is gearing up for a landmark moment in international cycling, with the Chandler precinct confirmed as the home of two major UCI World Cup events in February 2028. The Anna Meares Velodrome will host a round of the UCI Track World Cup, while the Brisbane SX International BMX Centre next door will welcome elite competitors and fans for two rounds of the UCI BMX Racing World Cup.

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AusCycling confirmed that Brisbane will host both rounds, with the full backing of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI). The timing is deliberate, with both rounds scheduled just five months out from the Los Angeles 2028 Summer Olympics, making Brisbane a key stop for athletes chasing form and preparation ahead of the Games.

Track cycling fans can mark 4 to 6 February 2028 in their calendars for the Velodrome action, while BMX Racing fans will want to head to Chandler on 12 and 13 February for what promises to be a high-octane weekend at the Brisbane SX International BMX Centre.

A springboard for Olympic hopefuls

Photo credit: Facebook/Brisbane SX International BMX Centre

The proximity of these events to the LA 2028 Games means the world’s leading cyclists are expected to make the trip to Brisbane as part of their Olympic preparation. AusCycling CEO Marne Fechner welcomed the news, saying the growing number of elite events coming to Australia in the build-up to both the 2028 and 2032 Olympics was a tremendous opportunity to put Brisbane and the country on the global cycling map. She added that the benefits would extend beyond elite competition, reaching emerging riders and supporters who would have the chance to see the world’s finest in action.

Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said landing multiple UCI World Cup events was a genuine coup for Brisbane, reinforcing its reputation as a city that can attract and deliver top-tier international sport. Schrinner noted that as one of only two Australian cities to hold the UCI Bike City label, Brisbane was well placed to capitalise on the growing global appetite for cycling competition, with real economic and community dividends expected in the lead-up to 2032.

UCI Bike City recognition for Brisbane

Brisbane SX BMX Centre — Photo credit: uci.org

The UCI Bike City designation, announced alongside the event news, acknowledges Brisbane’s sustained commitment to cycling across infrastructure, grassroots participation and major event delivery. It places Brisbane among a select group of cities worldwide recognised for making cycling central to urban life and sporting ambition. The Anna Meares Velodrome, a world-class facility in the city’s southern suburbs, stands as one of the clearest expressions of that commitment.

Queensland’s Environment and Tourism Minister Andrew Powell said the announcement was another step forward in the state’s Destination 2045 strategy, which aims to attract globally significant events that generate lasting tourism and economic value for Queensland.

Part of a bigger picture

The February 2028 World Cup events sit within a much broader period of cycling activity for South East Queensland. Brisbane is already preparing to host the 2026 UCI BMX Racing World Championships this coming July, with strong ticket demand reported. Further afield, the Sunshine Coast has been named as the venue for the 2028 UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships, adding another major international event to the region’s calendar.

Hosting multiple World Cup rounds within a single month is expected to generate significant international broadcast coverage, drive tourism and deliver economic benefits across the city. The events will also contribute to the Brisbane Cycling Festival, a growing celebration of the sport that encompasses more than 60 events annually.

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For cycling fans across Brisbane’s bayside and beyond, the Chandler precinct is shaping up as one of Australia’s most important cycling hubs, and February 2028 is shaping up as a month well worth the drive.

Published 23-April-2026

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