The MotoGP 2026 calendar has officially dropped, and it’s everything race fans could hope for—and then some. With 22 adrenaline-charged Grands Prix spanning five continents, this is MotoGP at its most ambitious. From new venue returns to strategic reshuffles, the 2026 season is a masterclass in global motorsport planning. The biggest news? MotoGP roars back into Brazil for the first time in decades.
MotoGP 2026 calendar kicks off in Thailand and hits Brazil early
The season launches on March 1 in Buriram, Thailand, continuing the recent trend of starting strong in Southeast Asia. But it’s the second round that has everyone buzzing. On March 22, MotoGP returns to Brazil at the Goiania circuit. This marks a key moment for the sport’s global footprint, re-engaging a market teeming with motorsport passion. Following Brazil, the action heads stateside to Austin’s Circuit of the Americas on March 29, before heading to Lusail in Qatar on April 12.
April and May bring back the classic European circuit energy. Jerez, Le Mans, Barcelona, and Mugello all host their traditional spring/summer dates. Hungary’s Balaton Park follows on June 7, and the Czech Grand Prix in Brno returns just two weeks later. The Dutch TT at Assen wraps up the early European leg on June 28.
Germany’s Sachsenring rounds out the first half of the season on July 12, perfectly timed before the MotoGP paddock gets a much-needed summer breather.
MotoGP 2026 calendar resets with Silverstone and Aragon after summer break
After a well-placed mid-season break, the engines fire back up at Silverstone on August 9. The British Grand Prix always delivers, and its placement during peak summer ensures a packed house and vibrant atmosphere. From there, the series resumes in Spain at MotorLand Aragon on August 30. September features Misano (San Marino) and Spielberg (Austria) before the calendar shifts east.
The flyaway leg kicks off with Japan’s Motegi on October 4 and Indonesia’s Mandalika on October 11. Then it’s the high-speed ballet of Phillip Island on October 25, followed by the heat and humidity of Malaysia’s Sepang Circuit on November 1.
These late-season rounds often decide the title, and with back-to-back weekends at opposite ends of the Pacific, the pressure is relentless.
MotoGP 2026 calendar closes with Portimao and Valencia finales
Portugal’s Portimao (November 15) and Spain’s Valencia (November 22) close out the season with two circuits that couldn’t be more different. Portimao offers undulating elevation changes and technical drama, while Valencia is the ultimate gladiator arena where championships are won—or heartbreakingly lost.
As always, the final two races are where legends rise and dynasties fall.
Compared to the 2025 season, several updates stand out. Austria’s Red Bull Ring moves to September for cooler conditions and tighter racing. Brno advances to June, positioned between Hungary and the Netherlands for a smoother Central European swing. The new summer break, from mid-July to early August, offers teams and riders time to recalibrate—both physically and strategically. And Brazil’s long-awaited return? It may well prove to be the wild card of the year.
With 22 races from March to November, the MotoGP 2026 calendar is a shining example of how to balance heritage circuits, new-market appeal, and logistical finesse.
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