Here is the complete 2026 MotoGP schedule: all 22 rounds with dates, circuits, and the countries they visit, from the season opener in Thailand to the Valencia finale in November. Below you will also find how a modern MotoGP weekend works, a rider championship standings tracker we update through the year, and a free printable calendar PDF.
2026 MotoGP Season: Quick Facts
- Rounds: 22 Grands Prix across five continents and 18 countries
- Opener: Thai Grand Prix, February 27 to March 1, at Buriram
- Finale: Valencia Grand Prix, November 20 to 22, at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo
- Format: every round is a Sprint weekend, with a shorter Sprint race on Saturday and the full Grand Prix on Sunday
- New for 2026: Brazil returns after a 22-year absence, and Hungary debuts at the Balaton Park Circuit
2026 MotoGP Full Calendar
| Rd | Grand Prix | Dates | Circuit | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thai Grand Prix | Feb 27 – Mar 1 | Chang International Circuit, Buriram | Thailand |
| 2 | Grand Prix of Brazil | Mar 20 – 22 | Ayrton Senna Circuit, Goiania | Brazil |
| 3 | Grand Prix of the Americas | Mar 27 – 29 | Circuit of the Americas, Austin | United States |
| 4 | Spanish Grand Prix | Apr 24 – 26 | Circuito de Jerez, Angel Nieto | Spain |
| 5 | French Grand Prix | May 8 – 10 | Bugatti Circuit, Le Mans | France |
| 6 | Catalan Grand Prix | May 15 – 17 | Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya | Spain |
| 7 | Italian Grand Prix | May 29 – 31 | Mugello Circuit | Italy |
| 8 | Hungarian Grand Prix | Jun 5 – 7 | Balaton Park Circuit | Hungary |
| 9 | Czech Grand Prix | Jun 19 – 21 | Brno Circuit | Czech Republic |
| 10 | Dutch TT | Jun 26 – 28 | TT Circuit Assen | Netherlands |
| 11 | German Grand Prix | Jul 10 – 12 | Sachsenring | Germany |
| 12 | British Grand Prix | Aug 7 – 9 | Silverstone Circuit | United Kingdom |
| 13 | Aragon Grand Prix | Aug 28 – 30 | MotorLand Aragon | Spain |
| 14 | San Marino Grand Prix | Sep 11 – 13 | Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli | Italy |
| 15 | Austrian Grand Prix | Sep 18 – 20 | Red Bull Ring, Spielberg | Austria |
| 16 | Japanese Grand Prix | Oct 2 – 4 | Mobility Resort Motegi | Japan |
| 17 | Indonesian Grand Prix | Oct 9 – 11 | Mandalika International Street Circuit | Indonesia |
| 18 | Australian Grand Prix | Oct 23 – 25 | Phillip Island Circuit | Australia |
| 19 | Malaysian Grand Prix | Oct 30 – Nov 1 | Sepang International Circuit | Malaysia |
| 20 | Qatar Grand Prix | Nov 6 – 8 | Lusail International Circuit | Qatar |
| 21 | Portuguese Grand Prix | Nov 13 – 15 | Algarve International Circuit, Portimao | Portugal |
| 22 | Valencia Grand Prix | Nov 20 – 22 | Circuit Ricardo Tormo | Spain |
How a MotoGP Weekend Works
Every 2026 round follows the same three-day rhythm. Friday is practice, which sets the cut for direct entry to the top qualifying group. Saturday brings qualifying followed by the Sprint, a short, high-intensity race worth half points to the top nine finishers. Sunday is the main event: the full-length Grand Prix that pays full championship points. Because every weekend now carries a Sprint, points pile up quickly and a bad Saturday can cost as much as a bad Sunday.
2026 Rider Championship Standings Tracker
We update the rider championship standings here after each round, Sprint and Grand Prix points combined. Bookmark this page and check back every race weekend to see how the title fight is shaping up as the season heads toward the Valencia finale.
Printable 2026 MotoGP Calendar
Download the free printable PDF below. It lists all 22 rounds with dates and circuits on a single page, so you can pin the whole season to the wall or keep it in the garage.
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2026 MotoGP Schedule FAQ
How many races are in the 2026 MotoGP season?
There are 22 Grands Prix in 2026, each with a Saturday Sprint and a Sunday Grand Prix.
When is the next MotoGP race?
The San Marino Grand Prix at Misano runs September 11 to 13, followed by the Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring on September 18 to 20.
When does the 2026 MotoGP season end?
The season finishes with the Valencia Grand Prix at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo on November 20 to 22.
What is new on the 2026 MotoGP calendar?
Brazil returns to the calendar after a 22-year absence with a round at the Ayrton Senna Circuit in Goiania, and Hungary joins the schedule for the first time at the new Balaton Park Circuit.
