{"id":299917,"date":"2025-07-25T12:03:06","date_gmt":"2025-07-25T10:03:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rtrsports.com\/motogp-calendar-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-03-16T15:05:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T14:05:44","slug":"motogp-calendar-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rtrsports.com\/en\/blog\/calendar-motogp-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"MotoGP Calendar 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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 Goi\u00e2nia, 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<\/a> and the future of the world championship. <\/strong><\/p>\n

The MotoGP Calendar 2026<\/h2>\n
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  1. Thailand – Buriram<\/strong>: February 27 – March 1<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Brazil – Goi\u00e2nia<\/strong>: March 22-24 (to be homologated)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Americas – Austin (USA)<\/strong>: March 27-29<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Spain – Jerez<\/strong>: April 24-26<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  5. France – Le Mans<\/strong>: May 8-10<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Catalonia – Barcelona<\/strong>: May 15-17<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  7. Italy – Mugello<\/strong>: May 29-31<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  8. Hungary – Balaton Park<\/strong>: June 5-7<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  9. Czechia – Brno<\/strong>: June 19-21<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  10. Netherlands – Assen<\/strong>: June 26-28<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  11. Germany – Sachsenring<\/strong>: July 10-12<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  12. Great Britain – Silverstone<\/strong>: August 7-9<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  13. Arag\u00f3n – MotorLand Arag\u00f3n<\/strong>: August 28-30<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  14. San Marino – Misano<\/strong>: September 11-13<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  15. Austria – Red Bull Ring<\/strong>: September 20-22<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  16. Japan – Motegi<\/strong>: 2-4 October<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  17. Indonesia – Mandalika (Lombok)<\/strong>: Oct. 9-11<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  18. Australia – Phillip Island<\/strong>: October 23-25<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  19. Malaysia – Sepang<\/strong>: October 30 – November 1<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  20. Qatar – Lusail<\/strong>: Nov. 6-8<\/span><\/li>\n
  21. Portugal – Portim\u00e3o<\/strong>: November 13-15<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  22. Valencia – Valencian Community<\/strong>: November 20-22<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    A record-breaking year<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    The 2026 season will see a calendar packed with 22 Grand Prix races<\/strong> spread across five continents. MotoGP will start at the Chang International Circuit in Buriram<\/strong>, Thailand, on March 1 and conclude on Nov. 22 at the Valencia<\/strong> track in Spain<\/strong>. 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<\/strong>, with the Brazilian<\/strong> GP from March 20-22 at the Goi\u00e2nia circuit. <\/p>\n

    The return to Brazil<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    After more than two decades of absence from the world calendar (the last GP was in 2004), MotoGP will return to racing at theAut\u00f3dromo Internacional Ayrton Senna in Goi\u00e2nia<\/strong>. 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. Goi\u00e2nia will also offer exclusive hospitality packages in the MotoGP VIP Village<\/strong><\/a>, with behind-the-scenes access, thus enriching the experience for fans and business partners. <\/p>\n

    Rumors about Argentina 2027<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    The return of the South American world championship to theAut\u00f3dromo Oscar y Juan G\u00e1lvez in Buenos Aires<\/strong>is 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. <\/p>\n

    The displacement of the Qatar Grand Prix<\/h2>\n

    In the winter of 2026, escalating conflict in the Middle East<\/strong> forced the championship organizers to make a change to the previously communicated schedule. The Qatar Grand Prix<\/strong> at the Lusail<\/strong> circuit is thus moved from the beginning of April to the weekend of November 6-8<\/strong>, immediately after the Malaysian race. Consequently, the Portuguese<\/strong> and Valencia<\/strong> Grand Prix<\/strong> are also postponed by a week, with the Spanish race ending the championship on Nov. 27-29, 2026<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

    South American protagonists in Moto2 and Moto3.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    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:<\/p>\n