From historic events and state championships to series and national titles, the 2026-27 Australian track cycling season is packed with action from September through to April.
Here’s what’s happening each month around the country.
September: The season begins
| State | Event Name | Date |
|---|---|---|
| NSW | Blackline Track League Round 1 | Sep 26 - 27 |
The 2026-27 track season gets underway with the opening round of the Blackline Track League in NSW on 26-27 September, setting the tone for another exciting summer of racing.
October: State racing returns
| State | Event Name | Date |
|---|---|---|
| QLD | Cairns Cup On Wheels | Oct 2 - 3 |
| SA | South Australia and Northern Territory Omnium State Championships | Oct 5 |
| QLD | AMV Track Series Round 1 | Oct 10 – 11 |
| VIC | Blackline Track League Round 2 | Oct 17 – 18 |
| VIC | Victorian Omnium State Championships | Oct 24 |
| QLD | Mackay Track Carnival | Oct 31 |
October sees the calendar come to life, with state championships, track series, and carnivals spread across the country.
Queensland launches its AMV Track Series, Victoria hosts round 2 of the Blackline Track League and its Omnium State Championships, while South Australia crowns its own Omnium champions.
November: Carnivals and Juniors
| State | Event Name | Date |
|---|---|---|
| VIC | 89th Melbourne Cup on Wheels | Nov 7 |
| QLD | AMV Track Series Round 2 | Nov 7 – 8 |
| WA | Australian Junior Track Series Round 1 | Nov 14 - 15 |
| WA | Westral Track Carnival | Nov 14 - 15 |
| QLD | Bundaberg Track Spectacular | Nov 20 – 21 |
| NSW | NSW Omnium, Elimination & Madison Championships | Nov 21 - 22 |
| SA | Blackline Track League Round 3 | Nov 28 - 29 |
November is one of the busiest months on the calendar, featuring one of Australia’s most famous races – the Melbourne Cup on Wheels, this year returning for its 89th edition.
There’s no shortage of action with major carnivals, state championships, the opening round of the Australian Junior Track Series, all racing across five states.
December: National Championship season arrives
| State | Event Name | Date |
|---|---|---|
| QLD | AMV Track Series Round 3 | Dec 4 – 6 |
| SA | South Australia State Championships | Dec 11 – 13 |
| VIC | Victoria State Championships – IP, TT, Sprint and Para Cycling | Dec 11 – 13 |
| VIC | Quest Ivanhoe 129th Austral Wheelrace & Associated Events | Dec 15 - 19 |
| VIC | 2026 AusCycling Omnium National Championships | Dec 18 |
| VIC | 2026 AusCycling Madison National Championships | Dec 19 |
| TAS | TasCarnivals – Rosebury | Dec 19 |
| TAS | TasCarnivals – Hobart | Dec 27 |
| VIC | Shepparton Christmas Carnival | Dec 27 |
| VIC | Bendigo Christmas Carnival | Dec 28 |
| TAS | TasCarnivals – Launceston | Dec 28 |
| TAS | TasCarnivals – Devonport | Dec 29 |
| VIC | Castlemaine Christmas Carnival | Dec 29 |
| TAS | TasCarnivals – Burnie | Dec 31 |
December is packed with marquee events.
State championships take place in South Australia and Victoria before the spotlight turns to the 2026 AusCycling Omnium National Championships and Madison National Championships.
The festive season then comes alive with the beloved Christmas carnivals across Victoria and Tasmania, including the historic Quest Ivanhoe 129th Austral Wheelrace, the oldest track event in the southern hemisphere.
January: State titles take centre stage
| State | Event Name | Date |
|---|---|---|
| SA | Adelaide Track League | Jan 16 |
| SA | Australian Junior Track Series Round 2 | Jan 16 |
| TAS | TasCarnivals – St Helens | Jan 16 |
| ACT | ACT State Championships | Jan 23 - 24 |
| VIC | Australia Day Track Carnival | Jan 26 |
| NSW | NSW Elite, Junior & Para Track State Championships | Jan 28 - 31 |
| QLD | AMV Track Series Round 4 | Jan 29 - 31 |
| WA | WA State Championships | Jan 29 - 31 |
| VIC | Preston Carnival | Jan 30 |
| TAS | Tasmania State Championships | Jan 31 |
The new year begins with more carnival racing before state championship season reaches full speed.
Riders from across the country will compete for state titles, while the Australian Junior Track Series continues in Adelaide.
February: Junior and Masters racing
| State | Event Name | Date |
|---|---|---|
| NSW | Australian Junior Track Series Round 3 | Feb 6 – 7 |
| VIC | Victorian Junior State Championships | Feb 13 – 14 |
| NSW | NSW Masters State Championships | Feb 26 - 28 |
February focuses on developing the next generation of Australian track cyclists, with junior racing taking centre stage before Masters riders contest their NSW championships later in the month.
March: National Championships
| State | Event Name | Date |
|---|---|---|
| QLD | 2027 AusCycling Track National Championships | Mar 2 – 6 |
| SA | Adelaide Cup Day | Mar 8 |
| QLD | AMV Track Series Round 5 | Mar 13 |
| VIC | Bananas in Lycra Track Carnival | Mar 13 |
| VIC | Victoria Club Team State Championships | Mar 14 |
| QLD | 2027 AusCycling Masters Track National Championships | Mar 18 - 21 |
March is the pinnacle of the domestic season.
Australia’s best riders will battle for the green and gold jersey at the 2027 AusCycling Track National Championships, before Masters athletes contest their own national titles later in the month.
March also features the final round of the Queensland AMV Track Series and several popular Victorian and South Australian events.
April: The next generation
| State | Event Name | Date |
|---|---|---|
| QLD | 2027 AusCycling Junior Track National Championships | Apr 3 - 6 |
The season concludes with Australia’s rising stars taking centre stage at the 2027 AusCycling Junior Track National Championships, where the country’s next generation will compete for national honours.