If you are a photographer, journalist, or representative of an accredited media outlet, it is essential to get accredited through the link below to attend and cover the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships. To cover the event, you must demonstrate that you represent an accredited media outlet and will be validated in advance by the UCI team. It is mandatory for all users, both new and existing, to upload a letter of assignment signed by the media outlet, team, or brand for which you will be working at this event to the accreditation platform. Existing users must update their profiles with this document.
Media accreditation are available from nom (closing on 23rd August 2025) via the link below.
As a reminder, this event will take place across multiple competition venues. Media accreditation will be valid for all competitions and venues.
Access to the venue and to media specific areas will require a media accreditation. Entry will be checked and only media with the appropriate accreditation will be given access to the media specific zones. Media accreditation badges will be distributed at one of the two accreditation centres, during their respective opening dates and hours. It is mandatory for all accredited media to wear their accreditation badges, clearly visible, at all times during the event.
Accreditation center 1 - Monthey
From 29 August 2025 to 6 Setember 2025
Location: Casa Nova, Av. Du Théâtre 2, 1870 Monthey
Opening hours
Friday 29 August 2025: 09:00 - 18:00
Saturday 30 August 2025: 09:00 - 18:00
Sunday 31 August 2025: 09:00 - 18:00
Monday 1 September 2025: 09:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 2 September 2025: 09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 3 September 2025: 09:00 - 18:00
Thursday 4 September 2025: 09:00 - 18:00
Friday 5 September 2025: 09:00 - 18:00
Saturday 6 September 2025: 09:00 - 18:00
Parking
Location here
Accreditation center 1 - Crans-Montana
From 7 September 2025 to 14 September 2025
Location: Curling Playground of Ycoor Ice Rink, Rte du Rawyl 56, 3963 Crans-Montana
Opening hours
Sunday 7 September 2025: 12:00 - 18:00
Monday 8 September 2025: 09:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 9 September 2025: 09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 10 September 2025: 09:00 - 15:00
Thursday 11 September 2025: 08:30 - 16:00
Friday 12 September 2025: 09:00 - 16:00
Saturday 13 September 2025: 09:00 - 16:00
Sunday 14 September 2025: 09:00 – 12:00
Parking
Location here
Photographers bibs: Distribution & return
Because of the complexity of the event, the photographer bib will be distributed at the same time as the media accreditation, at one of the two accreditation centres in Monthey or Crans-Montana. A cash deposit of CHF 50 is required. A waiver outlining all specific rules will also be provided and must be signed before receiving the bib. Please note that only cash payments in Swiss francs will be accepted, both for logistical reasons and to ensure a smooth refund process.
The bib must be returned to the location selected via the form completed at the accreditation centre when collecting it. Once the location has been chosen, it cannot be changed. Upon return of the bib, the CHF 50 deposit (cash only) will be refunded.
Audiovisual bibs: Distribution & return
Audiovisual media bibs must be collected and returned in accordance with the instructions provided by Susanne Lenz, UCI TV Production & Broadcast Services (+41 79 927 36 72). Please note that the process is handled entirely under her supervision.
In 2025, the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships will mark the history of mountain biking with two weeks of competition, from 30 August to 14 September 2025, bringing together, for the first time, all eight mountain bike disciplines in a single host region. Due to this multi-site setup, a press center will be available at each finish location. More information regarding the location of these centers and their opening hours will be provided in the media guide, which will be published soon on this page.
Travel & Accommodation Featuring 8 disciplines in 8 different locations, the 2025 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships will unite the world's best riders for an unforgettable two weeks.
- Explore the competition sites: here
- Detailed competition schedule: here
- How to get to Valais: here
When it comes to accommodation, there is a wide range of hotels available in Valais and in the destination hosting the competition sites. More information available on destination websites:
- Crans-Montana (XCO): here
- Zermatt (XCC): here
- Verbier and Val d’Anniviers (XCM): here
- Champéry (DHI): here
- Aletsch Arena (EDR & E-EDR & E-XCO): here
- Bellwald (EDR & E-EDR & E-XCO): here
- Monthey (PUMP): here
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