Baku, February 8, AZERTAC

The Union Européenne de Cyclisme (UEC) has awarded the organisation of the 2027 MTB European Championships to the city of Gothenburg, Sweden, according to the UEC’s official website.

The event, which will take place over five days, is one of the most prestigious on the MTB international calendar.

More than 400 athletes from over 30 countries will be competing for the 13 titles at stake, including those of the Team Relay and the men's and women's Cross-Country and Short Track races in the Elite, Under 23 and Juniors categories.

“The MTB European Championships have always been a key event in our international calendar and the 2027 edition will be even more important as it will take place just one year before the Los Angeles Olympic Games. The event will benefit from extensive television coverage thanks to our long-standing agreement with Eurovision, providing a prestigious showcase for the athletes and the entire MTB movement.

Sweden is an ideal backdrop for this discipline, having already hosted a historic MTB European Championships in 2016 and successfully staged several editions of the MTB Youth European Championships. Thanks to the experience and passion of the organisers, we are sure that this new edition will be a great success.

A big thank you to the CK Master and its Chairman Albin Andersson, to Sweden Tourist Board/ Gothenburg & Co with Sara Brankell - Key Account Manager Sports, to the Swedish Cycling Federation, to its President Stefhan Klang, for their continuous and passionate support to our movement and for their commitment to the growth and diffusion of cycling, in all its forms,” said Enrico Della Casa, President of the Union Européenne de Cyclisme.

“We are incredibly proud, honored and excited to host the European Mountainbike Championships and offer cycling enthusiasts across Europe a true festival in Gothenburg. Together with the Swedish Cycling federation we hope that the event will not only showcase world-class competitions but also inspire more people – especially young ones – to discover the joy of cycling. Thanks to Gothenburg & CO and West Sweden Tourist Board as our partners we look forward to creating an unforgettable week of competitions for athletes and spectators,” Albin Andersson Chairman, CK Master said.

"Once again, we have the opportunity to showcase Sweden as the host nation of a major MTB championship. We look forward to a true festival of cycling in Gothenburg 2027, where Sweden's MTB riders will have the chance to compete in an international championship on home soil. We are grateful for the positive discussions we have had with the Union Européenne de Cyclisme (UEC), Gothenburg & Co, and local organizer CK Master to bring this festival to Sweden," said Leif Karlsson, Secretary General of the Swedish Cycling Federation.