The 2026 MotoGP calendar is preparing to make history: for the first time in more than two decades, the Circus will return to race in Goiânia, Brazil, with a possible South American expansion in 2027 with a return to Buenos Aires. In this article we explore the full schedule, details of the Brazilian debut, rumors about the Argentine event, South American players in Moto2 and Moto3, and the impact this expansion could have on MotoGP sponsors and the future of the world championship.

The MotoGP Calendar 2026

1. Thailand – Buriram: February 27 – March 1
2. Brazil – Goiânia: March 22-24 (to be homologated)
3. Americas – Austin (USA): March 27-29
4. Qatar – Lusail: April 10-12
5. Spain – Jerez: April 24-26
6. France – Le Mans: May 8-10
7. Catalonia – Barcelona: May 15-17
8. Italy – Mugello: May 29-31
9. Hungary – Balaton Park: June 5-7
10. Czechia – Brno: June 19-21
11. Netherlands – Assen: June 26-28
12. Germany – Sachsenring: July 10-12
13. Great Britain – Silverstone: August 7-9
14. Aragón – MotorLand Aragón: August 28-30
15. San Marino – Misano: September 11-13
16. Austria – Red Bull Ring: September 20-22
17. Japan – Motegi: 2-4 October
18. Indonesia – Mandalika (Lombok): Oct. 9-11
19. Australia – Phillip Island: October 23-25
20. Malaysia – Sepang: October 30 – November 1
21. Portugal – Portimão: November 13-15
22. Valencia – Valencian Community: November 20-22

A record-breaking year

The 2026 season will see a calendar packed with 22 Grand Prix races spread across five continents. MotoGP will start at the Chang International Circuit in Buriram, Thailand, on March 1 and conclude on Nov. 22 at the Valencia track in Spain. The calendar includes eight consecutive double weekends and a three-week summer break after the German Grand Prix at Sachsenring, designed to provide a breather for teams and riders. Compared to 2025, the stages in Asia and Oceania remain confirmed, but the real novelty is the second round in Latin America, with the Brazilian GP from March 20-22 at the Goiânia circuit.

The return to Brazil

After more than two decades of absence from the world calendar (the last GP was in 2004), MotoGP will return to racing at theAutódromo Internacional Ayrton Senna in Goiânia. The 3.835-kilometer track is known for its fast corners alternating with challenging braking, elements that promise spectacle and tight competition for riders and teams. This new stage is strategic for Dorna, which aims to preside over a fast-growing market with more than two million fans in Brazil, as well as to attract local sponsors interested in investing in a global brand like MotoGP. Goiânia will also offer exclusive hospitality packages in the MotoGP VIP Village, with behind-the-scenes access, thus enriching the experience for fans and business partners.

Rumors about Argentina 2027

The return of the South American world championship to theAutódromo Oscar y Juan Gálvez in Buenos Airesis speculated for 2027. The Argentine circuit will undergo renovations starting in October 2025 to meet the safety and infrastructure standards required by the FIM. Although admitted by Dorna as a possible addition to the calendar, the contract renewal is not yet official and therefore remains to be considered a rumor until the final signing. This possible return would consolidate the MotoGP presence on the South American continent, confirming a policy of strategic expansion beyond mere tourist reasons.

South American protagonists in Moto2 and Moto3.

The Latin American presence in Moto2 and Moto3 is confirmed to be of quality and numerically significant, with several emerging talents ready to make their mark:

• Prominent in Moto2 is Brazilian Diogo Moreira, an Italtrans team rider who is fresh off a prestigious podium finish at the Sachsenring in 2025.
• Colombian Juan Esteban Guevara, the CEV Moto2 vice-champion, is preparing to make his wildcard debut and conduct private testing with the Aspar team.
• In Moto3, Juan Pérez dominated CEV 2025 and has already collected wildcard points.
• Argentine Martín Gómez, winner of the South America Talent Cup, is aiming for a full-time seat in 2027.
• Finally, Brazilian Gabriel Pires, affiliated with the VR46 Academy, showed remarkable talent in the most difficult race conditions, such as wet conditions.

David Alonso: the Colombian phenomenon.

David Alonso, Moto3 2024 champion with an impressive haul of 18 wins, made his Moto2 debut in the 2025 season with the CFMOTO Inde Aspar team. Halfway through the season he has already earned a podium at Silverstone, scoring 43 points. Born in Madrid but racing for Colombia, Alonso is one of the most promising youngsters in the paddock, representing a perfect example of internationalization and multiculturalism in MotoGP, and a strategic driver for brand expansion in South America.

Future Perspectives

The entry of Brazil and the possible return of Argentina represent a momentous turning point for MotoGP, which is increasingly expanding its global reach, moving beyond its traditional European and Asian dominance. The investment in local talent, from Moreira to Alonso, shows how Dorna aims not only to compete in new countries, but to build its future there, rooting MotoGP in new markets. If the renovations and local partnerships deliver on their promises, we could see an even more exciting calendar, with cheering crowds and spectacular races. In addition, Africa and the United States remain concrete targets for further additions to the calendar, pushed by current ownership Liberty Media, which continues to make a strong push for the internationalization and development of motorsport globally.