
MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 25 November 2025 – Infront Moto Racing is delighted to confirmed the opening phase of the 2026 FIM Snowcross World Championship season. The new campaign will open with a double-header in Türkiye, marking the third consecutive year that the series returns to Turkish soil.
With this addition, the 2026 SNX season confirms another year of world-class snowcross racing. The new campaign will see once again, both the FIM Snowcross World Championship (SNX) and the FIM Women’s Snowcross World Championship (WSNX) disputed at every round, underlining the commitment to delivering a complete and spectacular international series.
2026 FIM Snowcross World Championship Calendar (Updated)

*UPDATE
The new campaign will open with a double-header in Türkiye, marking the third consecutive year that the series returns to Turkish soil. The season opener will take place on 1 February in the coastal city of Rize, a scenic destination on the Black Sea that will provide a striking backdrop. Just a few days later, the SNX paddock will move inland to the historic city of Erzincan for the second Turkish round on 4 February, making up an intense back-to-back challenge for riders and teams. Both events will see the SNX and WSNX classes, ensuring a full programme of action to launch the season.
As confirmed earlier this year, after the Turkish rounds, the championship will shift back to Europe for its final stretch. On 28th February and 1st March, the series heads north to Fällfors, Sweden, and then conclude on 10th and 11th April with the grand finale in Trondheim, Norway, where riders will fight for the final points of the season in a great winter settings. These last two European rounds will see the addition of the European Snowcross Championship class (ESNX) which further strengthens the foundation of snowcross racing across all levels, ensuring strong events.
2025 Season Recap
The 2025 season delivered unforgettable moments and fierce battles until the very end.
In the SNX, Norway’s Elias Ishoel claimed the crown after a duel with Finland’s Aki Pihlaja, the fight culminating in a thrilling finale at Fällfors, Sweden. Going back to Norway in Trondheim next season and finishing the series there, will give another reason for Ishoel to defend his title on home soil.
In WSNX, Finland’s Saga Forssell captured her first world title, narrowly defeating Sweden’s Wilma Jonsson by one point in one of the most intense finishes in recent memory.
Meanwhile, the ESNX was conquered by Ville Lehtisalo, confirming Finland’s continued dominance in the discipline.
With these champions setting the benchmark and new names ready to challenge them, the 2026 season promises even greater intensity in the road to silverware.
As anticipation builds for the new season, Infront Moto Racing together with the FIM, FIM Europe and national federations is delighted to continue its mission to grow snowcross worldwide. The countdown to the 2026 FIM Snowcross World Championship begins now, and the winter stage has never looked brighter.
For further information about the 2026 FIM Snowcross World Championship, stay tuned to both WorldSnowcross.com and MXGP’s social media channels including the official SNX Instagram page account at @snowcross_official and MXGP Facebook
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