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The Basque city will host the grand final on 28 November at the Illumbe Arena, where the first champion in the history of the FIM Freestyle Motocross World Cup will be crowned.

San Sebastián will host the third and final round of the 2026 FIM Freestyle GP World Cup, which will take place on 28 November at the Illumbe Arena. The event will conclude the first-ever official Freestyle Motocross World Cup, supported by the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM), and determine the first champion in the competition's history.

After two rounds, the battle for the title remains completely open as the World Cup heads to San Sebastián, where the final round will decide the 2026 FIM Freestyle GP World Cup champion.

The event also comes at an exciting time for Freestyle Motocross. In recent weeks, José “Mincha” Canosa, the current World Cup leader following his victory in Costa Rica, has also claimed the gold medal at the X Games in New Orleans, underlining the exceptional form he will carry into the San Sebastián final.

San Sebastián will bring together several of the world’s best Freestyle Motocross riders. The main contenders for the title include Spain’s José “Mincha” Canosa, current World Cup leader and recent X Games New Orleans gold medallist; France’s David Rinaldo, World Champion and two-time X Games gold medallist; and Spain’s Maikel Melero, five-time World Champion. 

Tickets for the grand final are now available

The FIM Freestyle GP World Cup 2026 held its second round this Saturday in San José, Costa Rica, in a night marked by high sporting level and a great atmosphere at the National Stadium.

After the opening round in Pamplona, the freestyle motocross world cup championship made its stop in the Americas as part of the X-Knights Costa Rica event, one of the most iconic fixtures on the international FMX calendar. The venue gathered thousands of fans who supported every round with an intense atmosphere, confirming the strong tradition of Costa Rican crowds in this type of event.

The competition brought together several of the best riders in the world, delivering a showcase of technique, creativity and risk in every run. Throughout the night, fans witnessed combinations of next-generation tricks, with high levels of difficulty and consistency that raised the standard of the second round of the championship.

Victory went to José “Mincha” Canosa, who repeats his win in San José after last year’s triumph and confirms himself as one of the true specialists of the Costa Rican venue.
He was joined on the podium by Maikel Melero in second place and Dany Torres in third, both delivering solid performances in a very competitive final. The final also featured one of the most dramatic moments of the night when French rider David Rinaldo, championship leader until this round, had the win within his grasp after a spectacular final run. However, he crashed on his last jump, fortunately without injuries, and was ultimately pushed down to fourth place.

With this result, Mincha Canosa moves into the lead of the 2026 FMX World Cup standings ahead of Rinaldo. After two rounds, the title fight is now concentrated at the top of the standings. The second round keeps the championship battle alive ahead of the final round of the calendar, which will decide the 2026 freestyle motocross world champion.

Pamplona celebrates the debut of the FIM Freestyle World Cup in front of a sold-out Navarra Arena

The Navarra Arena hosted a historic day this Saturday as it welcomed the opening round of the FIM Freestyle World Cup, the new official Freestyle Motocross World Cup sanctioned by the FIM. The venue was completely sold out, with an incredible atmosphere from the very first jump.

The competition brought together eight riders from seven different countries, including some of the world's most accomplished and renowned Freestyle Motocross athletes, delivering an outstanding level of riding that thrilled the Pamplona crowd throughout the evening.

After an intense final, France's David Rinaldo claimed victory, with Spain's José "Mincha" Canosa finishing second and Australia's Rob Adelberg completing the podium in a contest defined by its close competition and spectacular tricks.

The final was also affected by crashes involving Italy's Davide Rossi and one of the pre-event favourites, Maikel Melero, preventing both riders from challenging for the podium. Fortunately, neither rider sustained any injuries and both are in perfect condition.

Beyond the sporting action, the event delivered a spectacular entertainment experience, combining world-class Freestyle Motocross with an impressive production featuring lights, sound and fire effects. The Navarra Arena was transformed into a spectacular indoor FMX venue, keeping the crowd on its feet throughout the night.

One of the most emotional moments of the event was the tribute paid to young riders and female motorcycle athletes, who entered the arena on their motorcycles to receive a standing ovation from the spectators. This symbolic initiative highlights the championship's commitment to encouraging young people to take up motorcycling and promoting greater female participation in the sport.

The FIM Freestyle World Cup has therefore made a perfect start in Pamplona, establishing the Navarre capital as an international benchmark for Freestyle Motocross and setting the tone for a championship that will travel across different continents throughout the season.

The next round of the FIM Freestyle World Cup will take place on 20 February in San José, Costa Rica, marking the second stop of this international championship.

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The first round of the Freestyle Motocross World Cup will be in Spain, at the Navarra Arena (Pamplona/Iruña).

The second round of the Freestyle Motocross World Cup will be in Costa Rica, at the Estadio Nacional (San Jose).

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