Buckle up for the 2026 MotoGP™ season! With 22 rounds on the calendar (the longest in history), it’s shaping up to be the most exciting year yet. The action kicks off with the Thailand Grand Prix on February 27 and wraps up in Valencia on November 22. Motorsports fans are in for an unforgettable season!

KEY CHANGES FOR THE 2026 MOTOGP™ SEASON

MotoGP™ continues to grow globally in 2026, the standout is the return of the Brazilian Grand Prix at the Autódromo Ayrton Senna in Goiânia, marking MotoGP’s first visit to Brazil since 2004. The series maintains its traditional European armada, with Spain hosting four rounds and select events undergoing schedule shifts. A month‑long summer break follows the German round, easing the burden on teams, and the calendar closes with thrilling back‑to‑back events in San Marino, Japan, Australia, Malaysia, Portugal and the Valencia finale.

Team line-ups are shaking things up once again: Jack Miller remains with Pramac Racing after his 2025 switch, while Enea Bastianini and Maverick Viñales continue with the KTM Tech3 outfit in their second season together.

After a strong rookie year, Somkiat Chantra is set to race in front of his home fans once again at the Thai Grand Prix, while Marco Bezzecchi and Jorge Martín look to take Aprilia to new heights. Ai Ogura remains with Trackhouse Racing, partnering with Raúl Fernández for another year of development and momentum.

Scroll down to check out the full 2026 MotoGP™ calendar and stay across all the key milestones and format updates for the year ahead!

2026 MOTOGP™ SEASON CALENDAR

2026 FIM MotoGP™ World Championship
RACE NUMBER	DATE	GRAND PRIX	CIRCUIT
1	27 Feb - 1 March	Thailand	Buriram
2	20 - 22 March	Brazil	Goiania
3	27 - 29 March	USA	Austin
4	10 - 12 April	Qatar	Lusail
5	24 - 26 April	Spain	Jerez
6	08 - 10 May	France	Le Mans
7	15 - 17 May	Catalonia	Barcelona
8	29 - 31 May	Italy	Mugelo
9	05 - 07 June	Hungary	Balaton
10	19 - 21 June	Czechia	Brno
11	26 - 28 June	Netherlands	Assen
12	10 - 12 July	Germany	Sachsenring
13	07 - 09 Aug	Great Britain	Silverstone
14	28 - 30 Aug	Aragon	Motorland
15	11 - 13 September	San Marino	Misano
16	18 - 20 September	Austria	Spielberg
17	02 - 04 September	Japan	Motegi
18	09 - 11 October	Indonesia	Mandalika
19	23 - 25 October	Australia	Phillip Island
20	30 October - 01 November	Malaysia	Sepang
21	13 - 15 November	Portugal	Portimao
22	20 - 22 November	Valencia	Cheste

2026 MOTOGP™ RACE FORMATS

MotoGP™ will continue with its current race weekend structure in 2026, as the sport prepares for major regulation changes set to take effect in 2027.

That said, refinements are still underway. Tyre supplier Michelin is expected to expand the use of its updated front tyre compound, introduced last season, which was developed to better withstand the forces generated by modern aero packages and ride-height devices. The tyre also helps reduce temperature and pressure fluctuations when riders are closely following competitors, improving safety and stability across the grid.

WHERE TO WATCH THE 2026 MOTOGP™ SEASON

Live television coverage of MotoGP™ in Australia is available through Fox Sports. Kayo Sports also has you covered, with access to every MotoGP™ practice session, qualifying session and full Grand Prix race live and on-demand. Every MotoGP™ race can also be watched live and on-demand through ‘MotoGP Video Pass’.

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