Open registration

Open Registration

On Monday, 17 May 2027, the Fietselfstedentocht will take place. This year marks a special anniversary: 115 years of the Fietselfstedentocht!

Open registration for the Fietselfstedentocht 2027 begins on Friday, 27 November 2026, and closes on Sunday, 20 December 2026, at 11:59 PM.

Who can register?

Open registration is available to everyone aged 16 and over who would like to participate in the Fietselfstedentocht 2027.

Whether you are joining for the first time or have participated before, everyone who meets the minimum age requirement can register.

You will need a personal Fietselfstedentocht account to register. Don't have an account yet? You can create one in advance on our website.

Register together and enter the lottery as a group

Would you like to participate with friends, family or other cycling enthusiasts? During open registration, you can enter the lottery as a group of up to 20 people.

Each participant must register individually and link their account to the group.

Registering together means entering the lottery together. If your group is selected, all group members can complete their registration individually. Once payment has been completed, you will automatically be assigned to the same starting group.

If your group is not selected, this applies to all group members.

Ride together without entering the lottery as a group

You can also choose to enter the lottery individually.

If you and your friends are all selected, you can link your accounts after the lottery to be assigned to the same starting group.

Please note: If you enter the lottery individually, you may be selected while someone else in your group is not.

For more information about group registration, entering the lottery together and riding in the same starting group, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).

How does the lottery work?

If more than 15,000 people register, a lottery will take place on Monday, 21 December 2026.

If there are 15,000 registrations or fewer, all registered participants will automatically be accepted.

On 21 December 2026, you will receive an email with the result and information about the next steps.

When do I need to pay?

If you have been selected in the lottery or automatically accepted, you can complete your registration and make your payment through your personal account between 21 December 2026 and 3 January 2027.

Please note: Your participation is only confirmed once your payment has been successfully completed.

On 4 January 2027, further information will be provided about the registration process and any remaining available places.

Important dates for the Fietselfstedentocht 2027

• 27 November 2026: Open registration begins.

• 20 December 2026: Open registration closes at 11:59 PM.

• 21 December 2026: Lottery results or automatic acceptance announced by email.

• 21 December 2026 – 3 January 2027: Payment period for accepted participants.

More information

Would you like to know how to register, how to ride together with other participants, when starting groups will be announced or how to transfer your stamp card to someone else?

You can find answers to these and other questions in our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and on the information pages of our website.

Create your personal account, save the registration dates and join us in celebrating 115 years of the Fietselfstedentocht!