Tour de Pologne to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Gdynia!

Next year’s edition of the Tour de Pologne UCI WorldTour will begin in the north of Poland – in Gdynia. Poland’s biggest cycling race will thus mark the 100th anniversary of this historic port city. “This is our response to the expectations of fans and residents across the country” says the race’s General Director, Czesław Lang.

The Tour de Pologne UCI WorldTour will return to Pomerania region in 2026. The peloton, featuring the world’s top teams, will start the race in the coastal city of Gdynia, celebrating the 100th anniversary of its municipal charter. The last time the Tour de Pologne visited Gdynia was in 2004, when an exciting stage finishing on Skwer Kościuszki was won by Italy’s Fabio Baldato after a spectacular sprint.

“Next year’s 83rd Tour de Pologne UCI WorldTour will head north. This is our response to the expectations of fans and residents across the country. The Tour de Pologne guarantees great sporting excitement and is an excellent tool for promoting Poland and showcasing its beautiful regions, each with its own unique character. Just as this year’s Tour de Pologne commemorated the 1000th anniversary of the Polish Crown, next year we will be celebrating the 100th anniversary of Gdynia” says Czesław Lang, General Director of the Tour de Pologne UCI WorldTour.

“In Gdynia we will begin with a ceremonial start, and we are also in talks with the port about a special rider presentation. It will be a long and beautiful stage that will highlight the landscapes of Pomerania and Kashubia. I’m very pleased that we will begin in Gdynia, as I have very fond memories of this place. Skwer Kościuszki hosted the Navy Commander’s Cup, which I won in the final race of my amateur career. It will be a great pleasure to return there for the 83rd Tour de Pologne” adds Czesław Lang.

Next year’s 83rd Tour de Pologne will take place on 3–9 August. The race will once again join the prestigious UCI WorldTour calendar, as one of only 15 stage races of this rank. The world’s best teams will line up at the start, and fans will be able to follow the action on TVP and Eurosport, ensuring global coverage of the event. The Tour de Pologne’s broadcast signal reaches 65 countries, offering extensive promotion for Poland and the regions hosting the race.