The 2026 season of NXT:GEN by NIGHT of the JUMPs starts in Westendorf, Austria, with the first official tour stop, hosted during the Bike & Fly Festival.

NXT:GEN is the official talent pathway to NIGHT of the JUMPs, created to give young freestyle athletes the opportunity to compete under real professional conditions. In Westendorf, emerging MTB, BMX, and scooter riders will ride the 8-metre ramp, perform on a professional contest setup, and showcase their skills in front of a live festival audience.

As the opening stop of the NXT:GEN tour, this event sets the tone for the entire season. Riders are competing not only for the event victory, but also for a wildcard to a NIGHT of the JUMPs event, including payment, hotel, and travel. Consistent performances across the tour can ultimately lead to the main prize: a NIGHT of the JUMPs season contract for the overall tour winner.

The Bike & Fly Festival provides the perfect setting for this kickoff. As a sports and music festival, it combines action sports with live music and DJ performances throughout the weekend. Food trucks, experience stores, and interactive brand activations complete the festival atmosphere and create a vibrant environment for athletes and fans alike.

NXT:GEN in Westendorf is where progression meets opportunity - and where the road to NIGHT of the JUMPs begins.

Friday, June 19 - Registration & Training

Saturday, June 20 - Qualification

Sunday, June 21 - Finals