The team has been a UCI WorldTeam since 2005, when the tier was first established.

Long-time sponsor Quick-Step Flooring, which has been a title sponsor since the team's formation in 2003, continues its sponsorship, while Deceuninck ends its sponsorship after three years.

In its place, the team will take on the name of one of Quick-Step's sub-brands, Alpha Vinyl.

[1][2] They use Specialized bicycles, Shimano drivetrain, Roval wheels and Vermarc clothing.

[3] The team are the UCI World Team Ranking champions, having won it for the third time in the past four seasons.