There are no changes to the World Tour cycling teams, according to the lists issued by the UCI.
Seventeen teams who had a 2015 licence will have a 2016 licence which means that Dimension Data who have taken over the sponsorship of MTN Qhubeka will remain a Pro Continental team.
WorldTour applications
AG2R La Mondiale
Astana Pro Team
BMC Racing Team
Etixx – Quick Step
FDJ
IAM Cycling
Lampre – Merida
Lotto Soudal
Movistar Team
Orica Greenedge
Cannondale Pro Cycling Team
Team Giant – Alpecin
Team Katusha
Team LottoNL – Jumbo
Team Sky
Tinkoff
Trek Factory Racing
Pro Continental
Androni Giocattoli
Bardiani CSF
Bora – Argon 18
Caja Rural – Seguros RGA
CCC Sprandi Polkowice
Cofidis, Solutions Credits
Cult Energy – Stölting Group
Delko Marseille Provence KTM
Direct Energie
Dimension Data
Fortuneo – Vital Concept
Nippo – Vini Fantini
Roompot Oranje Peloton
Roth – Skoda
Rusvelo
Team Novo Nordisk
Team Tharcor
Topsport Vlaanderen – Baloise
Unitedhealthcare Professional Cycling Team
Wanty – Groupe Gobert