The next World Radiosport Team Championship won't be happening until 2026 but the worldwide competition has already begun for radio amateurs looking to enter this high-level event as part of a sponsored team. Instead of being selected based on the WRTC qualification programme based on results in major contests, prospective sponsored teams engage in competitive bidding in the hopes of securing a place as top bidder. Bidding begins at 20,000 US dollars and the sealed-bid auction will have two rounds. Sponsored teams are considered an important funding source by WRTC organisers.

Initial bids may be emailed until the 30th of April 2025 to finance@wrtc2026.org

The competitive element continues when the two winning teams get to the event venue in the east of England. Organisers say that sponsored teams are as eligible as any other entrants to win WRTC2026.