Tagaytay City Velodrome

Velodrome in Cavite, Philippines From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Tagaytay City Velodrome (alternatively stylized as Tagaytay CT[1]) is an indoor velodrome in Tagaytay, Cavite, Philippines.

Coordinates14°05′54.7″N 120°56′22.8″E
Capacity~3,000
TypeIndoor velodrome
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Tagaytay City Velodrome
Tagaytay CT Velodrome
Velodrome facade in June 2025
Interactive map of Tagaytay City Velodrome
LocationTagaytay, Philippines
Coordinates14°05′54.7″N 120°56′22.8″E
Capacity~3,000
TypeIndoor velodrome
Field size
250 m (820 ft) (track)
Construction
OpenedJune 23, 2025 (2025-06-23)
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History

Plans to construct a new velodrome in either Tagaytay or New Clark City in Capas, Tarlac was proposed as early as 2019. The only other venue for track cyclist in the Philippines is the ageing velodrome within the Amoranto Sports Complex in Quezon City.[2]

PhilCycling secured funds to construct a velodrome in early 2023 from the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI).[3][4] Construction the velodrome is ongoing as of March 2025.[5] It was inaugurated on June 23, 2025.[6][7]

The velodrome is hosting the 2026 Asian Track Cycling Championships from March 25 to 31.[7]

Facilities

The Tagaytay City Velodrome is hailed as the first UCI-standard indoor velodrome in the Philippines. Its cycling track measures 250 meters (820 ft) and is 7.1 meters (23 ft) wide. Canadian company Junek Velodrome built the sporting facility.[8] It can accommodate an audience of approximately 3,000 people.[9] It has a Category A homologation certification, which means it is suitable to host a UCI Track Cycling World Championships.[10]

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