What is happening at AviRings? More Pigeons than ever & a BIGGER Prize Fund!
6/3/2026
AviRings Derby PRO is proud to announce an extraordinary milestone for the 2026 season — we have officially gathered more than 3,200 pigeons, marking the strongest entry in our history!
These incredible numbers are a true reflection of the trust, passion, and support from fanciers all around the world. We are deeply grateful to every single breeder who has chosen to be part of our growing OLR family. At the same time, we would like to sincerely apologize to those who submitted their entries too late — unfortunately, due to the fully reached capacity, we were unable to accept all pigeons this season.
With this achievement, AviRings Derby PRO continues to strengthen its position as one of the growing One Loft Races (OLR) in Europe by number of entries, while also maintaining a reputation for hosting top fanciers with some of the strongest and most competitive pigeons in the sport worldwide.
A HIGHLY DEMANDING RACE PROGRAM
This year’s program features 8 challenging races, carefully designed to test the full potential of every pigeon. The series includes:
- 1 race of 400 km
- 3 final races of 500 km
With this structure, AviRings Derby PRO once again ranks among the most demanding OLR competitions in the Western racing world. We are confident that this season will deliver intense competition, outstanding performances, and unforgettable moments.
ARRIVAL, QUARANTINE & PREPARATION
All pigeons have been carefully photographed immediately upon arrival, ringed, and officially registered. They have completed their quarantine period, including two full vaccinations, ensuring they are in strong health and ready for the next stage.
Next week, the last pigeons will leave the aviaries, and all pigeons will receive their third vaccination against Pox. After that, we will begin the process of acclimating them to the transport truck.
EARLIER START, STRONGER PREPARATION
This season, we have made a strategic decision to start preparations earlier than in previous years. This also meant that we were able to complete pigeon intake sooner than usual.
By starting the training phase earlier, we aim to provide more time for gradual adaptation, improved fitness development, and better overall conditioning before the first official training tosses begin. We strongly believe this approach will result in stronger, more prepared pigeons and an even more exciting racing season.
RECORD ENTRY — AND A BIG SURPRISE
What makes this season even more special is the fact that we have collected significantly more pigeons than originally expected.
Thanks to this overwhelming response, we are extremely excited to announce that we will be INCREASING the prize fund for the 2026 season! 🏆💰
This is our way of giving back to the sport and rewarding the incredible trust shown by fanciers worldwide. Your support has allowed us to grow beyond expectations, and we are committed to making this season even more rewarding and competitive.
More details about the updated prize structure — along with additional exciting surprises — will be revealed in our upcoming news. Stay tuned, because this is only the beginning!
WHAT'S NEXT?
In the coming weeks, we will closely monitor the pigeons as they continue their preparation phase and will keep you updated on every important milestone leading up to the start of the racing season.
Excitement is building, energy is high, and everything is in place for what promises to be our biggest and most thrilling season yet.
You can follow our daily routine, including training and daily activity, via our 24/7 livestream: https://derby.avirings.com/
On the livestream, you can observe pigeon activity in real time, and even more detailed insights are available in our app area, where all participants already have their login data.
FOR YOUR BEST EXPERIENCE:
Please make sure to check:
- that your pigeons are correctly registered in your account
- that all names and details are accurate
- that you receive occasional emails from us without issues
- If anything is missing or incorrect, please contact us as soon as possible (info@avirings.com).
The AviRings Derby PRO 2026 season can begin! 🕊️🔥🏆