Gent-Wevelgem to Change Name in 2026 for First Time Since 1934 to In Flanders Fields – From Middelkerke to Wevelgem

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Gand-Wevelgem will become "In Flanders Fields" and will change part of its name to mention the new city of departure

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Getting to know Flanders in autumn is a pleasure, but to know everything the destination offers at this time of year, as well as its news for 2026, Visitflanders (Tourism of Belgium: Flanders and Brussels) has prepared an exclusive webinar for travel agents with AGENTTRAVEL. The appointment will take place during the morning of this Tuesday, 11 November, at 10:30 hours. You can register for free on this link. During the session will be presented…

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Since 2003, the Belgian classic Ghent-Wevelgem was no longer from Ghent, but from Deinze (20km southwest of Ghent, until 2019) and then from Ypres (80km from Ghent). But from 2026 onwards, and for at least ten years, the classic traditionally takes place on Sunday before the Tour of Flanders (so late March) will have a new starting point. It will be Middelkerke, a city located 80km from Ghent, on the edge of the North Sea."This new chapter, with…

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From 2026 onwards, the Gent-Wevelgem will no longer be called "Gent-Wevelgem," but rather "In Flanders Fields. From Middelkerke to Wevelgem." The classic race will not only get a new name, but the start will also move from Ypres to Middelkerke. A 10-year agreement has been signed, organizer Flanders Classics announced.

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This morning, Flanders Classics and the municipality of Middelkerke announced a partnership for the next 10 years. From next year until 2035, the Gent-Wevelgem Elite Men's Race will start on the Belgian coast: in Flanders Fields, from Middelkerke to Wevelgem. The...