2026 FIM MotoGP Calendar (Updated)

MotoGP confirms that the Qatar Grand Prix, originally scheduled for April, has been postponed to November 8 due to the ongoing geopolitical situation in the Middle East.

(March 15, 2026) — MotoGP confirms that the Qatar Grand Prix, originally scheduled for April, has been postponed to November 8 due to the ongoing geopolitical situation in the Middle East.

This decision has been taken in close coordination with the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM), the Promoter and the local authorities in Qatar, with the primary objective of ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and highest quality delivery of the event for all participants and attendees.

Following extensive scenario planning and calendar analysis, the revised date has been chosen to ensure minimal disruption to the wider MotoGP schedule. As a result, the Portuguese GP in Portimao will now take place on November 22, and the season finale in Valencia will move to November 29, while all other rounds of the 2026 MotoGP World Championship remain unaffected.

Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of MotoGP, said: “This decision was taken with great care and in full coordination with our partners in Qatar and across the paddock. Our priority is always the safety and wellbeing of everyone involved in MotoGP, as well as ensuring that every Grand Prix is delivered to the highest possible standard. We also recognise the importance of providing clarity for our fans as early as possible and ticket holders will be given the opportunity to rollover their tickets to the next event.

“I would also like to thank our partners in Portimão and Valencia for their collaboration and flexibility in helping us deliver a smooth transition to the revised calendar. We are confident that the updated schedule will allow us to preserve the quality of the championship while offering fans an exceptional season of racing.”

Abdulrahman bin Abdullatif Al Mannai, President of the Qatar Motor & Motorcycle Federation and Lusail International Circuit (LIC), said: “The Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) and Lusail International Circuit (LIC) respect and support the decision of the MotoGP Sport and Entertainment Group to postpone the MotoGP™ Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Qatar to November 6–8, 2026. We sincerely thank our fans, teams and partners for their understanding and ongoing support, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back to Lusail International Circuit.”

Jorge Viegas, President of the FIM, added: “The FIM fully supports the decision to reschedule the Qatar Grand Prix. Considering the current geopolitical situation, safeguarding our riders, teams, officials, and fans must always come first. We are confident that the updated calendar ensures that the event in Qatar can be delivered in the safest and most professional conditions.”

2026 FIM MotoGP Calendar (Updated)

 

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The provisional 2026 FIM MotoGP World Championship calendar has been announced, with 22 Grands Prix to take place across five continents from February to November.

The following is a press release from the FIM…

The FIM and MotoGP are pleased to unveil the Provisional FIM Grand Prix World Championship calendar with 22 Grands Prix to take place across five continents.

From February to November, a well balanced year sees MotoGP return to the key market of Brazil and gives fans lots to look forward to next season.

2026 MotoGP Calendar at a Glance

MotoGP returns to Brazil
Our much-anticipated return to Brazil puts MotoGP in one of the world’s biggest markets and work is already underway in Goiania to make it a true flagship event. The vibrant city of Goiania, capital of Goias, will welcome MotoGP for the second round of 2026 at the end of March before we head north to Austin, TX, and the USA!

From Qatar to Europe
From the night lights of Qatar at Lusail, Jerez welcomes us back to Europe with its incredible passion, and then France rolls out to compete with it as the Marseillaise makes your hair stand on end at Le Mans. Barcelona gives fans chance to make some Mediterranean memories in May, and then it’s the fabulous rolling hills of Tuscany for Mugello and the Italian GP. That’s a callback run of classics for long-time fans!

Austria in September, Hungary and Czechia Move Up
Meanwhile, some established favourites get a new date next year, including Austria. We head for the fabulous Red Bull Ring in September as the perfect send off before the flyaways, and Brno moves forward to June. The return of the Czech GP was much celebrated in 2025 and next season it will be preceded by our second visit to Balaton Park in Hungary.

Great British summer
Following our date with the Sachsenring in Germany, it’s time to recharge. A three-weekend summer break through mid-July and early August gives the paddock a good pause before the most exciting sport on Earth lands at fast, flowing, sensational Silverstone in the height of the British summer. Then, it’ll be time to enjoy two more weekends off in a schedule planned perfectly for both MotoGP fans and the paddock. From there we get back in gear at MotorLand Aragon on the 28th of August to the 30th for some late summer Spanish sun.

Flyaways!
This part of the season looks familiar—it takes the same shape as 2025. First stop: Motegi, Japan from the 2nd of October the 4th, before we hop straight down to the beautiful island of Lombok for the Grand Prix of Indonesia less than a week later in Mandalika.

A weekend off then allows the paddock to get geared up for the exciting Australia-Malaysia doubleheader at the end of October. Will the championship showdowns go to the wire or will those rounds be decisive? Our date with the phenomenal Phillip Island precedes our pitstop in the dazzling capital of Kuala Lumpur for the Malaysian GP at Sepang.

European Finale
Finally, the Algarve rollercoaster of Portimao and the vibrant amphitheater of Valencia bring the curtain down on a stunning 2026 season of racing. More history is just around the apex—we call it the most exciting sport on Earth for a reason.

2026 FIM MotoGP Calendar

Now, stay tuned for the next dates to be confirmed: preseason and the much-anticipated season launch. Bangkok was just the beginning, with a new city set to host our first spectacular of the 2026 season.

 

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