MTB downhill: iXS Downhill Cup 2027, six races from Kouty to Bellwald
The newsroomUpdated on November 13, 20263 minThe 2027 iXS Downhill Cup has six races, from Kouty nad Desnou in late April to Bellwald in early October: all dates of this 24th downhill MTB season.
Key point
The 2027 iXS Downhill Cup, its 24th season, will have six races between 30 April and 3 October, with the finale in Bellwald, Switzerland.
The iXS Downhill Cup, one of Central Europe's major downhill mountain bike series, has revealed its 2027 calendar. In its 24th season it offers six races, from Kouty nad Desnou (Czechia) in late April to Bellwald (Switzerland) in early October. The venues are last year's, but the order changes slightly.
The 2027 calendar
- 30 April to 2 May: Kouty nad Desnou (Czechia)
- 21 to 23 May: Willingen (Germany)
- 2 to 4 July: Ilmenau (Germany)
- 23 to 25 July: Špičák (Czechia)
- 20 to 22 August: Semmering (Austria)
- 1 to 3 October: Bellwald (Switzerland)
The calendar opens on 30 April in Kouty nad Desnou and continues in May at Willingen. July brings two races, at Ilmenau and then Špičák, followed by Semmering in August and the Swiss finale in October.
The series therefore runs from April to October across several Central European countries. According to the official website, the 2027 season is held in Czechia, Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
What changes compared with 2026
Two adjustments stand out. Ilmenau moves from fifth to third place on the calendar: the German round now takes place in early July. Semmering in Austria, meanwhile, is scheduled for August.
Otherwise the season keeps its usual structure. The overall standings are decided at the finale in Bellwald in early October, where the series titles are settled.
A series within a wider family
The iXS Downhill Cup is not alone under the iXS banner. Its sister series, the iXS European Downhill Cup, celebrates its 20th edition in 2027, with six races in six different countries between April and September. Five of those six events are part of the continental circuit.
Key takeaways
- Six races in 2027, from 30 April to 3 October.
- Unchanged venues compared with 2026, but a reshuffled order: Ilmenau third, Semmering in August.
- Finale and overall standings decided in Bellwald, from 1 to 3 October.
Downhill fans can already mark their weekends: from Czechia to Switzerland, the series offers a calendar spread over four countries.
Frequently asked questions
How many races are in the 2027 iXS Downhill Cup?
Six races, from Kouty nad Desnou (30 April to 2 May) to Bellwald (1 to 3 October).
Where is the overall title decided?
At the finale in Bellwald, Switzerland, from 1 to 3 October.
What changes compared with 2026?
Ilmenau moves from fifth to third on the calendar and Semmering is held in August.
Sources
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