MotoGP Calendar and Circuit Overview 2026

The 2026 MotoGP season consists of 22 rounds, 4 of which take place in Spain, with the rest held in different countries around the world. The season started on March 1 in Thailand and will finish on November 22 in Valencia.

Compared to last season, there are two changes to the MotoGP calendar. A race in Brazil has been added, and the Argentine Grand Prix has been removed. Most MotoGP rounds are held in Europe, but because of the war that has started in the Middle East region, some races may not take place, or their dates may be changed. This guide covers the full 2026 MotoGP calendar and circuit overviews.

The 2026 MotoGP season runs from March 1 to November 22. The opening round was held in Thailand, and the season finale and last race will take place in Valencia, Spain.

There will be no race in Argentina this year, but after a 21-year break MotoGP returns to Brazil, where the second round of the season will be held on March 22 in the city of Goiania. The full 2026 MotoGP calendar is listed below.

The MotoGP calendar can be compared to the Formula 1 calendar, where the number of races is also very similar. Throughout the season teams travel around the world and race in different countries. As in Formula 1, MotoGP also has unique tracks that stand out for their history or other features.

Below is a closer look at the most interesting circuits on the 2026 MotoGP calendar.

TT Circuit Assen is one of the most iconic tracks on the entire MotoGP calendar. It is the circuit that has been on the MotoGP schedule for the longest period, with races held there since 1949. The only year when a race did not take place at Assen was 2020 because of the pandemic at that time. Initially the Dutch TT was held on public roads, and the current circuit layout was built in 1955.

TT Circuit Assen is 4.54km long and has 12 right hand and 6 left hand corners. The track is known for its excellent visibility, which allows thousands of spectators to attend and watch the race.

Balaton Park Circuit opened in 2023 and was added to the MotoGP calendar in the 2025 season. With this track, Hungary returned to MotoGP after a 33-year break. The circuit is located near Lake Balaton, 85km from Budapest.

The track length is 4.08km and it has 18 corners, most of which are left handers. For this reason, it stands out from many other circuits and can resemble Sachsenring in Germany. Because the track is still almost completely new, it brings a sense of freshness, and the races have an element of unpredictability.

Circuit of the Americas is known as COTA. It is a circuit in Austin, Texas that stands out as the first track built specifically for Grand Prix racing in the United States. It made its MotoGP calendar debut in 2013.

The track is 5.513km long, has 20 corners and is run anti clockwise. One of its main characteristics is the elevation change, with almost 41 meters of height difference. The circuit can accommodate up to 120,000 spectators.

The first races at Sachsenring took place back in 1927. The circuit made its MotoGP debut in 1961 and remained on the calendar until 1972. In 1990 the track was closed, and from 1998 it has been part of the MotoGP calendar again. The current contract runs until 2031.

The circuit length is 3.67km and the longest straight is 700m. Sachsenring is often considered one of the most technical tracks. It has 10 left hand corners and only 3 right hand corners. Last year the event attracted 250,000 spectators and MotoGP bettors, which confirms that this is one of the most popular circuits on the MotoGP calendar.

Petronas Sepang International Circuit opened in 1999, and in the same year it hosted its first MotoGP race. The track remained on the calendar until 2019 and returned again in 2022. From 1999 to 2017 Sepang also hosted Formula 1 races.

The circuit is 5.543km long and has 15 corners. One of its distinctive features is two long straights, where overtakes and maximum rider speeds are often seen.

Sepang is notable not only for its width and layout designed for high speed, but also for its challenging weather conditions. Because of the heat, humidity and tropical rain, the race is one of the most demanding on the MotoGP calendar.

Every MotoGP circuit has its own distinctive characteristics. When analyzing races and preparing for betting at top bookmakers, attention should be paid not only to the track itself but also to the climate. Races are held in different countries, where it can be very hot and humid, which makes the events physically demanding.

Riders have their favourite circuits, where they usually deliver better results than at other rounds, so past results are worth considering. One of the best examples is Sachsenring, where Marc Marquez had won 8 times in a row since 2013. He also won there in 2025.

The 2026 MotoGP season consists of 22 rounds, 14 of which will take place in Europe. It should be noted that because of the war that started in the Middle East region at the beginning of the season, some rounds may not take place or may be postponed. For example, the fourth round is scheduled for April 12 in Doha.