2026 MotoGP race calendar – 22 races, Brazil returns

The 2026 MotoGP race calendar has been revealed, and it looks like another packed year ahead for the racers. With 22 races across five continents, the race fixtures run from February all the way to November 2026.

Racing kicks off in Thailand at the Buriram circuit on February 27, before heading to Goiania in Brazil, marking the South American country’s return to MotoGP since 1992 at the Interlagos circuit. Racing in Brazil takes place the weekend of March 20 before moving to the US on March 27.

After an interlude in Qatar on April 10, the MotoGP circus moves to Europe across the spring and summer, before stopping for summer break on July 10 after the race in Sachsenring, Germany. After the summer break, racing continues in Europe till September 18 with the Spielbergring race in Austria.

2026 MotoGP race calendar – 22 races, Brazil returns

The Asian round kicks off with Motegi, Japan, racing happening on the weekend of October 2 before moving to Mandalika, Indonesia on October 9. After the Australian round at Philip Island on October 23, the Petronas Malaysian Grand Prix returns to Sepang International Circuit on October 30.

MotoGP then concludes for 2026 with the final rounds in Portimao, Portugal and Cheste, Spain. Dates for pre-season testing and the season launch will be announced shortly.