2026 World Triathlon Championship Series Abu Dhabi
Schedule
WTCS ELITE EVENT SCHEDULE
Tuesday 10 November - Wednesday 11 November
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10.00 - 14:00 | Elite Swim Training | 321 Sports Centre |
| 10.00 - 14:00 | Elite Swim Training | 321 Sports Centre |
Thursday 12 November
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10.00 - 14:00 | Elite Swim Training | 321 Sports Centre |
| 10.35 - 11:15 | Elite Bike Course Familiarization | Bike FOP |
| 11:15 - 12:00 | Elite Swim Course Familiarization | Bab Al Nojoum Beach |
| 13:00 - 17:00 | Expo, FanZone and Information | Championship Village |
| 16.00 - 16:45 | Elite Athletes Briefing (Individual + MR) | Bab Al Nojoum |
| 16:45 | Elite Team Medical Meeting | Bab Al Nojoum |
Friday 13 November
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00 - 17:00 | Expo, FanZone and Information | Championship Village |
| 12:30 - 13:30 | Elite Women - athletes' lounge check in | Athlete Lounge, Competition Zone |
| 13:00 - 13:45 | Elite Women Transition Zone Check in (T1/T2) | Transition Area, Competition Zone |
| 13:15 - 13:45 | Elite Women - Swim Warm up | Bab Al Nojoum Beach |
| 13:50 | Elite Women - Athletes' Introduction | Swim Start Area, Bab Al Nojoum Beach |
| 14:00 - 15:00 | Elite Race - Elite Women Sprint Distance | Swim Start Area, Bab Al Nojoum Beach |
| 15:00 | Elite Mixed Relay - Deadline for online registration | |
| 14:30 - 15:30 | Elite Men Athletes' Lounge Check in | Athlete Lounge |
| 15:00 - 15:45 | Elite Men Transition Zone Check in (T1/T2) | Transition Area, Competition Zone |
| 15:50 | Elite Men - Athletes' Introduction | Swim Start Area, Bab Al Nojoum Beach |
| 16:00 - 17:00 | Elite Race - Elite Men Sprint Distance | Swim Start Area, Bab Al Nojoum Beach |
| 17:05 - 17:30 | Elite Women & Men - Award Ceremony | Finish Area, Competition Zone |
| 17:30 | Elite Mixed Relay - Team Composition Declaration | Athlete Lounge |
| 17:30 | Parade of Nations | Competition Zone |
| 18:00 | Opening Ceremony of 2026 World Triathlon Multisport Championships | Championship Village |
| 18:30 | Pasta Party | Championship Village |
| 19:00 | Opening Night Concert | Surf Abu Dhabi |
Saturday 14 November
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 14:15 - 14:30 | Elite Mixed Relay - FINAL Team Composition Declaration | Athlete Lounge |
| 15:00 - 16:00 | Elite Mixed Relay - Athletes' Lounge Check in | Athlete Lounge |
| 15:30 - 16:00 | Elite Mixed Relay - Transition Zone Check in (T1/T2) | Transition Area, Competition Zone |
| 15:30 - 16:00 | Elite Mixed Relay - Swim Warm up | Bab Al Nojoum Beach |
| 16:05 | Elite Mixed Relay - Line-up and Athletes' Introduction | Swim Start Area, Bab Al Nojoum Beach |
| 16:15 | START - World Triathlon Elite Mixed Relay | Swim Start Area, Bab Al Nojoum Beach |
| 17:50 | Elite Mixed Relay - Award Ceremony | Finish Area, Competition Zone |
Sunday 15 November
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 13:00 - 19:00 | Expo, FanZone and information | Championship Village |
| 17:30 - 21:00 | Brazilian-Themed Evening | Championship Village |
Monday 16 November
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 - 13:00 | Social Event - Padel Tournament | 321 Sports |
| 11:00 - 17:00 | Expo, FanZone and information | Championship Village |
| 12:00 - 14:00 | Surf Social | Surf Abu Dhabi |
Tuesday 17 November
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 13:30 - 15:30 | Surf Social | Surf Abu Dhabi |
Wednesday 18 November
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 - 13:00 | Social Event - Padel Tournament | 321 Sports |
| 11:00 - 19:00 | Expo, FanZone and information | Championship Village |
| 13:30 - 15:30 | Surf Social | Surf Abu Dhabi |
Saturday 21 November
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00 - 13:00 | START Kids & Junior Triathlon (4-15 years) | Bab Al Nojoum |
| 11:00 - 17:00 | Expo, FanZone and information | Championship Village |
| 16:00 - 18:00 | START Community Run / Walk at the Velodrome | Championship Village |
| 17:00 - 19:30 | Expo, FanZone and information | Championship Village |
| 17:00 - 19:30 | Closing Barbecue and Community Race Afterparty | Championship Village |
Race Briefing
Elite Briefing for Men & Women individuals and Elite Mixed Relay, will take place on Thursday 12th November from 16:00 - 16:45 at Bab Al Nojoum Beach Cafe '25 Minutes to Tulum'.
Training
Hudayriyat Island is the heart of triathlon training in Abu Dhabi, offering facilities for swim, bike, and run - all in one location.
321 Sports is the Official Training Facility for the WTCS Races at the Multisport World Champs Abu Dhabi, opening their facilities to all athletes during race build-up and race week.
INDOOR TRAINING
Venue: 321 Sports Dome
Location: Next to the Competition Zone at 321 Sports Stadium, Hudayriyat Island.
Facility: The indoor facility will be host to our Athlete Training Zone, in partnership with Sadara Sports and MyWhoosh, we bring together a collaboration of specialist coaches and equipment to ensure that your technique and conditioning is on point for race day. Try out the Vasa Swim Trainers, for top-tier swim training and conditioning. Cycle the Hudayriyat Cycle Tracks in the MyWhoosh Cycle Zone, and get your running miles done on the Sadara Treadmills, all under the 321 airconditioned Dome.
POOL TRAINING
321 Sports Complex will host Elite Swim Training at their 25m outdoor swimming pool from 10-14 November between 10am and 14:00 - pre-booking is essential: Booking queries can be directed to Mariana@worldsport.ae
OPEN WATER SWIMMING
Bab Al Najoum Beach – located just next to the swim start, is an open public beach with lifeguards and a 50m stretch for shorter sessions.
Mar Vista / Hudayriyat Beach – Ideal for casual or open-water sessions, offering calm, clear waters and relaxed surroundings.
Marsana Beach
● Also on island, a short walk from the competition village
● Opening times: 10am – 7pm
Marsana East Beach (“Night Beach”) – Floodlit for evening swimming, patrolled by lifeguards until 10 PM (weekdays) and midnight (weekends). Entry fees apply for adults and children (under 5s free).
Water Quality
Results from water quality testing will be communicated during the race briefing and testing procedures follow World Triathlon Requirements.
| Escherichia Coli CFU/100ml | Enterococcus CFU/100ml | PH | |
| Location A | <1 | <1 | 8.43 |
| Location B | <1 | <1 | 8.48 |
| Location C | <1 | <1 | 8.40 |
| World Triathlon Limits | <500 | <100 | 6-9 |
Contacts
Technical Delegates
Thanos Nikopoulos — thanos.nikopoulos@triathlon.org
Contact Information
Main Contact — info@abudhabi2026.triathlon.org
