The International Motorcycling Federation (FIM) and Dorna unveiled the 2026 calendar of MotoGP this summer. With 22 grand prix on the calendar, the 2026 MotoGP season promises to be long and exciting for all fans of the premier category. A dive into the key dates and events of the year.
In summary
- Brazil makes its big comeback and replaces Argentina, which disappears from the 2026 calendar
- The French Grand Prix will take place at the Mans circuit starting May 8, 2026
- Some European grand prix dates have been shifted
The first grand prix of the season in Thailand before a return to Brazil
As in the past season, the first grand prix of the season will take place in Thailand, at the Chang International Circuit in Buriram, from February 27 to March 1, 2026.
After more than 20 years of absence (the last grand prix of MotoGP having taken place in 2004), Brazil returns to the 2026 calendar. The second grand prix of the season will take place at the Autódromo Internacional Ayrton Senna in Goiânia. This date replaces the Argentine grand prix, removed from the calendar.
Revised European dates
In the 2026 calendar, many dates have been revised compared to 2025, namely:
- The British Grand Prix will be held in August 2026 (instead of late May in 2025)
- The Aragon Grand Prix will be held at the end of August 2026 (instead of June in 2025)
- The Italian Grand Prix is moved up by a month, as is the Czech Republic Grand Prix
- The grand prix of Hungary and Catalonia are moved up to mid-May and early June 2026
- Austria sees its Grand Prix moved to September 2026 (instead of August in 2025)
The complete MotoGP 2026 calendar
Below you will find the entire 2026 MotoGP calendar with the 22 dates and circuits :
| Date | Grand Prix | Circuit | Country | 2025 Winner | Broadcaster |
| From February 25 to March 1, 2026 | Thailand GP | Chang International Circuit | Thailand | Marc Márquez (Ducati) | Canal+ |
| From March 20 to 22, 2026 | Brazil GP | Autódromo Internacional de Goiânia – Ayrton Senna | Brazil | - | Canal+ |
| From March 27 to 29, 2026 | United States GP | Circuit Of The Americas | United States | Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati) | Canal+ |
| From April 10 to 12, 2026 | Qatar GP | Lusail International Circuit | Qatar | Marc Márquez (Ducati) | Canal+ |
| From April 24 to 26, 2026 | Spain GP | Circuito de Jerez - Ángel Nieto | Spain | Álex Márquez (Ducati) | Canal+ |
| From May 8 to 10, 2026 | France GP | Le Mans | France | Johann Zarco (Honda) | Canal+ |
| From May 15 to 17, 2026 | Catalonia GP | Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya | Spain | Marc Márquez (Ducati) | Canal+ |
| From May 29 to 31, 2026 | Italy GP | Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello | Italy | Marc Márquez (Ducati) | Canal+ |
| From June 5 to 7, 2026 | Hungary GP | Balaton Park | Hungary | Marc Márquez (Ducati) | Canal+ |
| From June 19 to 21, 2026 | Czech Republic GP | Automotodrom Brno | Czech Republic | Marc Márquez (Ducati) | Canal+ |
| From June 26 to 28, 2026 | Netherlands GP | TT Circuit Assen | Netherlands | Marc Márquez (Ducati) | Canal+ |
| From July 10 to 12, 2026 | Germany GP | Sachsenring | Germany | Marc Márquez (Ducati) | Canal+ |
| From August 7 to 9, 2026 | Great Britain GP | Silverstone Circuit | United Kingdom | Marc Márquez (Ducati) | Canal+ |
| From August 28 to 30, 2026 | Aragon GP | MotorLand Aragón | Spain | Marc Márquez (Ducati) | Canal+ |
| From September 11 to 13, 2026 | San Marino GP | Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli | San Marino | Marc Márquez (Ducati) | Canal+ |
| From September 18 to 20, 2026 | Austria GP | Red Bull Ring - Spielberg | Austria | Marc Márquez (Ducati) | Canal+ |
| From October 2 to 4, 2026 | Japanese GP | Mobility Resort Motegi | Japan | Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati) | Canal+ |
| From October 9 to 11, 2026 | Indonesian GP | Pertamina Mandalika Circuit | Indonesia | Marc Márquez (Ducati) | Canal+ |
| From October 22 to 25, 2026 | Australian GP | Phillip Island | Australia | Marc Márquez (Ducati) | Canal+ |
| From October 30 to November 1, 2026 | Malaysian GP | Petronas Sepang International Circuit | Malaysia | Marc Márquez (Ducati) | Canal+ |
| From November 13 to 15, 2026 | Portuguese GP | Autódromo Internacional do Algarve | Portugal | Marc Márquez (Ducati) | Canal+ |
| From November 20 to 22, 2026 | Valencia GP | Circuit Ricardo Tormo | Spain | Álex Márquez (Ducati) | Canal+ |
Spain is the most represented country in this 2026 calendar with 4 dates. Valencia will be the last date of the 2026 season on November 22.
See you at Le Mans in May 2026 for the French Grand Prix
Who will succeed Johann Zarco, rider Shark, winner in 2025 in the rain after an exceptional grand prix? Answer on May 10, 2026, at the Bugatti Circuit in Le Mans.
Who will also succeed Fabio Quartararo who set the circuit record MotoGP in Le Mans last year in 1'29.342. The weekend will start on May 8, 2026.
For more information, do not hesitate to visit the official website of the French Grand Prix.
Shark: two riders in MotoGP and an official partnership MotoGP
This year again, Johann Zarco (LCR Honda) and Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) will represent the colors of Shark during the 22 scheduled dates on the calendar. An honor for us who place performance and innovation at the heart of its DNA.
But that's not all. We have just signed a major collaboration with MotoGP, giving birth to the first official collection of helmets MotoGP with five models Shark x MotoGP (2 Aeron GP - FIM2 approved, 1 Aeron, 1 Skwal Cup, 1 Skwal Jet Cup). The collection will be presented in March 2026.
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