The Men's omnium at the European Track Championships was first competed in 2010. Prior to 2010, there were two elite omniums held annually: an endurance omnium and a sprint omnium.
The Omnium has varied over time in the number and type of events included. As of 2026, the event is essentially an endurance points race held over one day, with four events; a scratch race, a tempo race and an elimination race, each with a maximum of 40 points, with a final points race proper with sprint and lap points available to determine the medals.
Before 2010, European championships Omnium events were held as European Criterion or Winter Championship (1956–1971).
From 1972 to 1990 they were organized by the FICP as European Championship. Since 1995 the UEC is responsible for all European championships. [1]