🌍 UICR Announces the 33rd Professional Driver World Championship (PDWC) 2026
Eppelheim by Heidelberg, Germany – 9–12 September 2026
The UICR is proud to announce that the 33rd Professional Driver World Championship (PDWC 2026) will take place in Eppelheim, near Heidelberg, Germany, from 9–12 September 2026.
Hosted by Motorsportclub Eppelheim e.V. im ADAC, the event will bring together the world’s most skilled professional drivers to compete in Skill Driving and ECO Driving disciplines across multiple vehicle categories.
Drivers from all continents are invited to participate in a wide range of categories — including truck, bus, and van — each testing precision, safety, and environmental performance.
This international event promotes not only excellence behind the wheel, but also friendship, sustainability, and mutual respect among professional drivers worldwide.
The PDWC is widely recognised as the premier global event for professional drivers, celebrating excellence in driving skill, road safety, and environmental responsibility. National teams from across Europe, North and South America, Africa, Asia, and Oceania are invited to take part in this truly international competition.
Beyond showcasing the precision and professionalism of drivers, the championship also promotes international cooperation, driver education, and road safety awareness — values at the very heart of the UICR’s global mission.
📋 Invitation to Participate
Whether you represent a professional driver club or association, a national or international transport operator, a driving school, a transport authority, or are a team manager, sponsor, or driver — the PDWC 2026 in Eppelheim / Germany will be the global meeting point for the professional driving community.
Professional drivers and associations from all over the world are warmly invited to participate in the PDWC 2026.
National teams are encouraged to register their interest and preliminary team details via the official website:
👉 https://pdwc.uicr.org
🏆 About the PDWC
The Professional Driver World Championship (PDWC), organised by the UICR, is held every two years in cooperation with a host member country. It celebrates the highest standards of professionalism and driving skill in the commercial transport sector — uniting drivers of all ages and backgrounds in one global event.
Join us in Germany 2026 to celebrate the pride, skill, and passion of the world’s professional drivers!
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