It was still possible, and bids were open for third-party clubs to host the Final Eliminator since approx December 2023 until 29th November 2024 (immediately prior to the close of the Race), but no such bids were received. If a third-part bid had been received then it would have taken priority. That said the only publicity that was given was one press release from the IRTPA approx 12 months ago (see: https://www.irtpa.com/the-2025-world-challenge-and-final-eliminator/). The World Championship Final bidding process is separate and was concluded in early October this year.
Seems I’ve not noticed major rule changes.
So is it no longer possible for Prested, for instance, to bid/host any of these until we’ve a contender in house??
Why would that be good for the game??
It was still possible, and bids were open for third-party clubs to host the Final Eliminator since approx December 2023 until 29th November 2024 (immediately prior to the close of the Race), but no such bids were received. If a third-part bid had been received then it would have taken priority. That said the only publicity that was given was one press release from the IRTPA approx 12 months ago (see: https://www.irtpa.com/the-2025-world-challenge-and-final-eliminator/). The World Championship Final bidding process is separate and was concluded in early October this year.