The World Triathlon Championship Series returns to Abu Dhabi on 13–14 November 2026, bringing the world’s leading triathletes to Hudayriyat Island for two days of elite racing.

The rescheduled WTCS Abu Dhabi will feature the individual sprint races on Friday 13 November, followed by the Mixed Relay Series on Saturday 14 November, with valuable Olympic qualification and World Triathlon Ranking points on offer.

This year, WTCS Abu Dhabi will take place alongside the 2026 World Triathlon Multisport Championships Abu Dhabi, creating a major celebration of triathlon and multisport on Hudayriyat Island.

From 13–22 November, thousands of athletes from around the world will compete across the Championships, bringing elite, para, junior and age-group racing together at one destination and giving WTCS athletes the opportunity to be part of one of the biggest World Triathlon events of the year.