Pardubice to host Zlatá přilba and Tour de France cycling event

Pardubice will host several major sporting events from October 2 to 4, 2026. The weekend's centerpiece is the 78th edition of the Zlatá přilba města Pardubic, the world's oldest flat track motorcycle race, held at the Svítkov stadium. The motorcycle program includes the FIM Speedway Euro Championship final on Friday, the FIM Flat Track World Championship and the 52nd Zlatá stuha juniors on Saturday, and the main Zlatá přilba race on Sunday.

Additionally, the city will host L’Etape Czech Republic by Tour de France. On Saturday, October 3, approximately 1,840 cyclists are expected to participate in a 110-kilometer route starting from Republic Square. The cycling event includes an expo zone and family activities beginning on Friday.