⚡ Round 2 at a glance
- Races: 6 Tuesdays, Nov 17 – Dec 22, 2026
- Registration closes: Friday, November 13, 2026
- Riders per race: 5 (roster up to 10, minimum 4)
- League size: capped at 15 teams (up from 11)
- Register: wtrl.racing/zrl/myteams → “Register a Team”
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🚴 Apply HERE →Now in its 21st round, Zwift Racing League continues to take racing to the next level on Zwift! Registration is open for the second round of the 2026/27 season, which begins on November 17. This page covers everything you need to know about the current ZRL round and is updated as WTRL announces new details.
On this page
- Intro to ZRL
- Key Changes this Round
- Routes and Dates
- Race Timeslots
- Teams & Registration
- First-Timer Tips
- 2026/27 ZRL Dates
Intro to ZRL
Zwift Racing League (ZRL) is team-based racing for all abilities. It’s also the world’s largest virtual cycling competition, with over 30,000 riders taking part in each of the past two seasons.
Organised by WTRL, it’s a team points competition spanning multiple weeks, with teams divided into divisions based on time zone and ability. Races take place every Tuesday, and the season is split into distinct rounds with short breaks in between.
ZRL is Zwift racing at its highest level. Its unique structure and varied race formats keep serious racers coming back week after week, while giving new racers a place to jump in and find their first team home.
Key Changes this Round
Zwift and WTRL continually tweak ZRL’s structure and rules to engage as many racers as possible. Heading into Round 2, the biggest changes are:
- New interactive charts across the ZRL website (wtrl.racing/zrl), including a full interactive league schedule (menu → Race Times).
- Richer Race Results pages — leaderboards (rank, rider, team, races completed, total points, points per race) plus segment results, team point totals and breakdowns for the top three teams.
- Leagues capped at 15 teams (last round was 11) — which makes sense now that teams field 5 riders instead of 6.
For full rule details, including the “Technical Guide & Rules” PDF, see the ZRL Rules page.
Routes and Dates
Each round is made up of weekly races in one of three formats:
- Scratch Race — all points are earned at the finish line.
- Points Race (including Race of Truth) — points from intermediate segments as well as the finish.
- Team Time Trial (TTT) — fastest team wins, timed on the 4th rider across the line.
| # | Date | Format | A/B Route | C/D Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 17 | TTT | London Calling (31.7 km, 211 m) | |
| 2 | Nov 24 | Scratch | Muir And The Mountain (39.2 km, 914 m) | Elevation Evaluation (27.7 km, 410 m) |
| 3 | Dec 1 | Points | Bon Voyage (31.4 km, 155 m) | Gentil 8 (25.8 km, 258 m) |
| 4 | Dec 8 | Race of Truth | No Sleep Till Brooklyn (32.6 km, 251 m) | Spinfinity (20.1 km, 155 m) |
| 5 | Dec 15 | Scratch | Miles of Isles (29.1 km, 161 m) | |
| 6 | Dec 22 | Points | Sprinter’s Playground ×3 (37.3 km, 202 m) | Sprinter’s Playground ×2 (24.9 km, 135 m) |
Race 1: London Calling — Nov 17 (TTT)
The round opens with the traditional team time trial on a rolling course in London. Nothing too remarkable — just a TTT on familiar roads. Plan your race, race your plan. Smash it!
- All categories: 1 lap of London Calling — 31.7 km, 211 m elevation
- PowerUps: TBD
Race 2: Muir And The Mountain / Elevation Evaluation — Nov 24 (Scratch)
The Queen Stage of the round — nowhere to hide, and the climbers get to shine. A/B tackles the Epic KOM followed by the Radio Tower KOM; C/D takes on The Grade KOM.
- A/B: 1 lap of Watopia’s Muir And The Mountain — 39.2 km, 914 m
- C/D: 1 lap of Watopia’s Elevation Evaluation — 27.7 km, 410 m
- PowerUps: TBD
Race 3: Bon Voyage / Gentil 8 — Dec 1 (Points)
The round’s first points race heads to France. A/B faces a total of 10 sprints (ouch), while C/D gets a sizeable climb that’s sure to split the pack. Bonne chance!
A/B: 1 lap of Bon Voyage
31.4 km, 155 m · PowerUps: TBD
Segments (FAL + FTS):
- Dos d’Âne Sprint Reverse (3×)
- Sprint du Cratère (3×)
- Sprinteur Sprint Reverse (3×)
- Pavé Sprint Reverse
C/D: 1 lap of Gentil 8
25.8 km, 258 m · PowerUps: TBD
Segments (FAL + FTS):
- Sprinteur Sprint (2×)
- Sprint du Cratère Reverse
- Ballon Sprint (0.21 km, 0%)
- Petit KOM (2.7 km, 3.9%)
- Dos d’Âne Sprint (0.75 km, 1.5%)
Race 4: No Sleep Till Brooklyn / Spinfinity — Dec 8 (Race of Truth)
Last round’s debut of the Race of Truth format was a bit of a shambles, but hopefully the kinks are worked out. Everyone rides road bikes (no TT bikes) with drafting disabled — essentially a Merckx-style TT with FAL + FTS segment points. Both courses are rolling, with the Brooklyn Bridge KOM as the biggest climb.
A/B: 1 lap of No Sleep Till Brooklyn
32.6 km, 251 m · PowerUps: TBD
Segments (FAL + FTS):
- Manhattan Sprint Reverse
- Centre Sprint Reverse
- Manhattan Sprint
- Brooklyn Bridge KOM
C/D: 1 lap of Spinfinity
20.1 km, 155 m · PowerUps: TBD
Segments (FAL + FTS):
- Times Square
- Brooklyn Bridge KOM
- Manhattan Sprint
Race 5: Miles of Isles — Dec 15 (Scratch)
The second scratch race is on a brand-new Watopia route. It’s mostly flat, apart from a bump in the middle as we climb from the Marina up to the Jungle Pens.
- All categories: 1 lap of Miles of Isles — 29.1 km, 161 m
- PowerUps: TBD
Race 6: Sprinter’s Playground — Dec 22 (Points)
The finale is a flat, very sprint-heavy points race in Makuri Islands. A/B races an extra lap compared to C/D — that’s 4 more sprints!
A/B: 3 laps — 37.3 km, 202 m · PowerUps: TBD
Segments (FAL + FTS):
- Tower Sprint Reverse (3×)
- Castle Park Sprint Reverse (3×)
- Alley Sprint (3×)
- Railway Sprint (3×)
C/D: 2 laps — 24.9 km, 135 m · PowerUps: TBD
Segments (FAL + FTS):
- Tower Sprint Reverse (2×)
- Castle Park Sprint Reverse (2×)
- Alley Sprint (2×)
- Railway Sprint (2×)
Race Timeslots
Divisions and start times are often adjusted between rounds. WTRL’s new interactive race-time chart lists every league with start times in Los Angeles, London and Sydney — open wtrl.racing/zrl and choose Race Times from the menu.
WTRL has added several new time slots this round, but they’ll only stay if enough teams fill them.
Teams & Registration
Team registration is open — go to wtrl.racing/zrl/myteams and click Register a Team. Registration for Round 2 closes on Friday, November 13, 2026.
- ZRL is team-only — you can’t sign up as an individual rider.
- Rosters: minimum 4, maximum 10 riders; 5 race each event.
- A rider can join any number of teams, but no more than two per league category.
No team? Seven ways to find one
- Start your own — recruit friends and register at wtrl.racing/zrl/myteams.
- Ask your club — if you’re in a larger Zwift club, contact a senior club rep about joining one of its ZRL teams.
- Join a ZRL Group Recon Ride — team-led rides run several times a day from two weeks before the first race, and plenty of teams there are looking for riders.
- Post in the ZRL Facebook Group with
#zrlteamhunt— include preferred race times/league, category and any other preferences. - Reply to
#zrlrecruitingposts in the same group if you’d rather not post your own. - Contact WTRL directly — they can match you to a team by race time, category and preferences.
- Use the WTRL Team Finder once it’s live at wtrl.racing/zrl/teamhunt.
First-Timer Tips
New to racing on Zwift? Here’s how to get started fast:
- ✅ Create a WTRL profile linked to your Zwift account at wtrl.racing/registration.
- ✅ Know your category — your minimum category is set by your Zwift power history.
- ✅ Power sensor required — smart trainer, smart bike or power meter. (C and D can race on a classic trainer with virtual power, but points are halved.)
- ✅ Heart rate monitor required — racing without one halves your points.
- ✅ Cadence sensor required.
- ✅ Get a few races in first so you’re confident you’re in the right category — being forced to upgrade mid-round causes a lot of hassle for your team.
2026/27 ZRL Dates
| Round | Dates |
|---|---|
| Round 1 | September 22 – October 27, 2026 |
| Round 2 | November 17 – December 22, 2026 |
| Round 3 | January 12 – February 16, 2027 |
| Round 4 | March 2 – April 6, 2027 |
Questions or Comments?
Check out WTRL’s Zwift Racing League page for rules, team registration, results and more. Their Help Center has lots of useful info, and their Facebook page is the place for all things ZRL. You can also leave questions or comments below!
