Clermont-Ferrand returns to the X-Trial World Championship calendar

The FIM X-Trial World Championship will return to Clermont-Ferrand during the 2027 season. Two years after an edition that attracted 4,800 spectators, the Zénith d’Auvergne will once again welcome the world’s Indoor Trial elite on Friday 5 March at 8 pm, for the penultimate round of the championship.

A return to a motorsport heartland after the success of 2025

On 17 January 2025, the local crowd witnessed a closely contested Final, won by Toni Bou ahead of Jaime Busto and Adam Raga. French rider Benoît Bincaz finished just outside the podium in fourth place.

The championship returns to a region with deep connections to motorsport and the automotive industry, with Michelin among its most iconic names. In Clermont-Ferrand, the pursuit of performance and innovation finds a natural expression in X-Trial, a discipline that demands exceptional rider control and precision from their machines.

Following the enthusiasm generated in 2025, eight of the world’s best riders will tackle the Zénith’s obstacles in 2027, with valuable points at stake in the battle for the world title.

Clermont-Ferrand replaces Liévin

The Liévin round, originally scheduled for 27 March 2027, will not take place. It has been replaced on the calendar by X-Trial Clermont-Ferrand on 5 March.

The Auvergne event will therefore follow Marseille, confirmed for 19 February, and precede the final round scheduled for 3 April in Spain, with the host city to be announced shortly.

This position on the calendar gives Clermont-Ferrand particular significance: with just one round remaining afterwards, the battle for the world title and the other leading championship positions could reach a decisive turning point.

Updated 2027 calendar

• 28 November 2026 — Madrid (Spain)

• 27 December 2026 — Pamplona (Spain)

• 23 January 2027 — Leeds (United Kingdom)

• 30 January 2027 — Chambéry (France)

• 6 February 2027 — Barcelona (Spain)

• 19 February 2027 — Marseille (France)

• 5 March 2027 — Clermont-Ferrand (France)

• 3 April 2027 — TBA (Spain)

Madrid hosts the season opener later this month

The 2027 season will get underway on 28 November at the Madrid Arena. The opening round will launch an eight-event campaign, with the first points up for grabs and a new battle for the world crown.

Meanwhile, tickets for X-Trial Clermont-Ferrand are on sale now. Join us on 5 March at the Zénith d’Auvergne to experience the World Championship’s return!

Tickets for X-Trial Clermont-Ferrand are on sale now! Join us on 5 March 2027 at the Zénith d’Auvergne to experience the return of the FIM X-Trial World Championship : Book your tickets now