About
The FIM Motocross World Championship.
From 18—20 September 2026, the world’s greatest riders, teams and bikes will descend on the Top End of Australia to put on one of the greatest shows in the motorsport calendar: MXGP of Australia.
The event will once again take place on a purpose-built track at Hidden Valley Motorsports Complex in Darwin and be broadcast to over 100 countries.
Australian riders will be competing in all 3 international classes, MXGP, MX2 and WMX.
In addition to those who make it to the world championship there will be ‘Wildcard’ rider entries selected by Motorcycling Australia (up to 10 in each class).
Event Format.
Day 1 - Friday 18 sept
Stay tuned for more details on the 2026 Friday programming.
Day 2 - Saturday 19 Sept
Saturday is a jam-packed day full of high-octane action. The WMX, MX2, and MXGP classes take to the track for Free and Time Practice sessions, building up to the thrilling Qualifying Races later in the day, setting the stage for Sunday's main events.
Day 3 - Sunday 20 Sept
Sunday is the pinnacle of the weekend, offering non-stop racing action that will have fans on the edge of their seats. The day starts with warm-up laps before the championship heats begin. Watch as the WMX riders battle it out in their final race, followed by the highly anticipated MX2 and MXGP races, each delivering two intense rounds of action-packed competition. With 30 minutes plus 2 laps per race, Sunday will determine who stands on top of the podium at this unforgettable event in Darwin.
