The American BMX Flatland League
We’re back for year three of the American BMX Flatland League! Here are our contests this year;
Sin City Jam - April 11 - Las Vegas, NV
Space City Jam - June 6 - Near Houston, TX
Huff Jam - July 25 - Winston-Salem, NC
We’re super excited to announce that the minimum pro purse for each contest will once again be $10,000! And the year-end pro purse will also be an additional $10,000! That’s a minimum of $40,000 from the ABFL for pro flatland riders in 2026!
As we look toward another year, we want to thank each rider that helped make the last two years so fun. We’ve hosted six contests with a total of 275 competitors!
Our classes in 2026 will once again look like this:
17 & Under, Novice, Intermediate, Expert, Master, & Pro.
For more information about each contest, including class descriptions, please follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or keep an eye on our website: www.AmericanBMXFlatlandLeague.com
For questions, you can also email us directly:
AmericanBMXFlatlandLeague@gmail.com
Special thanks to our series sponsors, Flatland Fuel, Profile Racing, Majide, Deco, Grind Legacy, and OneTwo.
We’re looking forward to seeing you again this year!
Class Descriptions
17 & Under - Level 1 - This is a starting point for kids. Most of the riders in this class should be near the beginning of their flatland journey. (2X 1:30 runs - best counts)
17 & Under Class - Example
Novice - Level 1 - This is a starting point for adults. Novice class riders should be relatively new to BMX Flatland, or “new again” after some extended time off the bike. Novice class riders are usually working on beginner flatland tricks. (2X 1:30 runs - best counts)
Novice Class - Example
Intermediate - Level 2 - (formerly known as Old is Cool) This is a second step for adults. An intermediate class rider should have a few years of riding experience, and likely contest experience. Intermediate riders likely ride when the time allows, and should be able to demonstrate a few different types of riding techniques.
This class is not age or riding style specific. (2X 2:00 runs - best counts)
Intermediate Class - Example
Expert - Level 3 - This is a third step for adults. An expert class rider should ride somewhat regularly and is actively learning new tricks. An expert class rider should demonstrate competence with several trick techniques including a few advanced level tricks. (2X 2:30 runs - best counts)
Expert Class - Example
Master - Level 4 - This is a fourth step for adults. Master class has been known as the “working man’s pro class.” It’s designed for riders that are very skilled, but may not yet be at the pro level. Master Class riders should demonstrate advanced bike control, have a number of trick techniques, and execute advanced level tricks. (2X 2:30 runs - best counts)
Master Class - Example
Pro - Level 5 - This is the most advanced class. Pro riders are the best riders anywhere in the world. Pro flatland riders should demonstrate the most difficult, and often original tricks and or combinations. Pro riders are known for their unique approach to riding, (meaning no one else rides like them). Pro class riders should also demonstrate a complete mastery of bike control, and in some cases execute tricks and or combinations that only they can do. (1X 3:00 Qualifying run
& 1X 3:00 Finals run (if qualified))
Pro Class - Example
Class Run Lengths
17 & Under - 2X 1:30 runs - best counts
Novice - 2X 1:30 runs - best counts
Intermediate (formerly Old is Cool) - 2X 2:00 runs - best counts
Expert - 2X 2:30 runs - best counts
Master - 2X 2:30 runs - best counts
Pro - 1X 3:00 Qualifying run
Pro - 1X 3:00 Finals run (if qualified)