"Zwift has quietly shifted gears on its racing strategy. While there's no formal boilerplate statement, the platform has confirmed it will no longer organize or bankroll elite-level esports racing the way it once did. That means no prize money, no big-budget broadcasts, and no independently governed elite leagues, such as the Zwift World Series. But after the Esports Worlds and USA Cycling Esports Nationals changed to MyWhoosh, most Zwifters saw the writing on the wall, but most didn't bat an eye."
"Community racing remains the backbone of Zwift, and that isn't changing. You can race pretty much any time and day. The Zwift Racing League has already re-launched with an improved ranking system to better match riders, plus new anti-botting (robo-doping) tech to keep events fair. More than 30,000 riders participate in Zwift races each year, and that's where the company sees the greatest value: racing that's broad, accessible, and fun, not confined to a handful of pros or robots."
Zwift will stop organizing and funding elite-level esports racing, eliminating prize money, large broadcasts, and independently governed elite leagues. The decision follows major events moving to other platforms and reflects high costs for performance verification, media partnerships, and prize pools. Community racing remains central, with the Zwift Racing League relaunched featuring an improved ranking system and anti-botting technology to keep events fair. More than 30,000 riders participate annually, and Zwift emphasizes broad, accessible racing rather than elite-only contests. High-profile events will retain advanced categories but without cash purses or glossy livestreams. Zwift Academy is pausing for one year but is not closed permanently.
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