https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/2023-esports-world-championships-transformed-into-three-event-elimination-race/

The UCI Zwift have announced major changes to the format of the 2023 Esports World Championships, with the men’s and women’s world champions decided via a three-race elimination series on February 18 rather than a single road race.

The three races are called The Punch, The Climb and The Podium and will be contested on three separate routes, with each race reducing the 100-rider field in an elimination format. Each race will last 25 minutes, with the winners decided on a criterium-style circuit in a 15-minute race. Gamification, using Power Ups are likely to play an even bigger factor in the races.

The UCI claim the changes “will make the annual flagship event of cycling esports even more exciting and spectacular.”

The qualifying races will be broadcast live on Zwift’s YouTube channel. The women’s races will take place on Saturday 12 November 2022 at 15:00 CET. The men’s races will take place on Sunday 13 November 2022 at 15:00 CET.