Berliner Sechstagerennen — Sixdays Weekend
The world's oldest track cycling race — Sport, Show, and Party in the Velodrom Prenzlauer Berg
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More than 110 Years of Berlin Track Cycling
When the lights dim in the Velodrom on Paul-Heyse-Straße in the Prenzlauer Berg district in January, the hall floor transforms into a wooden track, and the first pelotons tilt into the steep curve, a Berlin sporting tradition begins that is almost as old as the city itself in its modern form: the Berliner Sechstagerennen. Held since 1909, it is considered the world's oldest continuously held six-day race — even if the format has since been reduced from the classic 144-hour marathon to a concentrated two-day Sixdays Weekend.
How the Format Works Today
The Sixdays Weekend is a hybrid of professional sport and event evening. Over two competition evenings, 12 men's and 12 women's teams compete against each other in up to eight different track cycling disciplines per evening:
- Madison (team time trial) — the quintessential track cycling discipline
- Sprint, Keirin
- Scratch, Points race
- Elimination race, Derny race (motor-paced)
- Golden Lap and special show formats
The Golden Night (Saturday) is traditionally considered the highlight — the Velodrom is sold out, the atmosphere is euphoric.
More Than Just Sport
The Sixdays Weekend is also:
- Concert Evening: Live music during race breaks, often cover bands or Schlager acts
- Light Show: elaborate light choreographies between races
- Street Food and Bars: diverse gastronomy in the Velodrom
- Family Sunday: on the last day with children's program, show races, and interactive activities
World-Class Starters
International track cycling legends have graced the Berliner Sechstagerennen. For 2026, the reigning Scratch World Champion Moritz Augenstein, German Madison legend Roger Kluge, and Dutch World Champion Yoeri Havik are among those announced.
Velodrom — Berlin's Iconic Sports Hall
The Velodrom was designed by Dominique Perrault for the 2000 Olympic bid and is one of the world's recognized track cycling arenas with its underground architecture and wooden track. Located in the Pankow district/Prenzlauer Berg, it is reachable from the main train station in twenty minutes.
Sixday Berlin — edition 2026
113th Berliner Sechstagerennen — January 30/31, 2026
For the 113th time, the Berliner Sechstagerennen invites you to the Velodrom on Paul-Heyse-Straße. The compact weekend format, Sixdays Weekend, brings together 12 men's and 12 women's teams from around the world for two intensive evenings of track cycling competition. Up to eight different disciplines per evening are planned — Madison, Sprint, Scratch, Points race, Elimination race, Derny, and Golden Lap. Accompanying the races are live music, light shows, street food, and a Family program on Sunday.
Programme Sixday Berlin 2026
Program January 30–31, 2026
Friday, January 30, 2026
- Doors open late afternoon (typically 5:00–6:00 PM)
- Competition evening: up to 8 disciplines — Sprint, Scratch, Madison, Points race, Elimination race, Derny
- Live music during race breaks
- Remaining seats available, standing room in the arena still bookable
Saturday, January 31, 2026 — Golden Night
- Highlight of the weekend — traditionally sold out
- Extended program with all star acts
- Special light show
- Seating sold out, limited standing room available
Confirmed Top Starters
- Moritz Augenstein (GER) — reigning Scratch World Champion
- Roger Kluge (GER) — Madison legend, multiple World Champion
- Yoeri Havik (NED) — Dutch Track Cycling World Champion
- Further international acts to be announced in the weeks leading up to the event
Disciplines (Typical)
- Madison (team time trial)
- Sprint and Keirin
- Scratch and Points race
- Elimination race
- Derny races with motor-paced riders
- Golden Lap
Supporting Program
- Live music (cover bands, Schlager acts during race breaks)
- Elaborate light shows between races
- Street food and bars
- Family Sunday on the last day: children's program, show races, interactive activities
Venue
Velodrom, Paul-Heyse-Straße 26, 10407 Berlin (Prenzlauer Berg). U5/S41/S42 Landsberger Allee.
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Getting There
U-Bahn U5 Bus M5/Tram M6 to Landsberger Allee, then approx. 5 min. walk. S-Bahn S41/S42 Landsberger Allee. Parking around the Velodrom is limited — public transport is highly recommended.
Tickets
Three categories: Expert, Event, Flex. Standard tickets from approx. €56. Wheelchair users + 1 companion: 50% discount on Expert tickets. Children up to 5 years free (Bambini ticket), 6–16 years 50%. Peak dates (Saturday, Golden Night) often sell out — early booking recommended.
Language
Announcements in German and English.
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Paul-Heyse-Straße 26, 10407 Berlin