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CHAMPIONSHIP FINALE MEETS THE TOP END.
September 18-20, 2026. The MXGP season finale returns to Darwin's Hidden Valley circuit.
This is where the world's best motocross riders come to settle the championship. Three days of elite racing on a rider acclaimed purpose-built track. The stakes are championship titles. The location is the Northern Territory of Australia. And the atmosphere is pure Darwin—outdoor, laid-back, and unlike anywhere else on the MXGP calendar.
Welcome to the MXGP of Australia.
The event showcases three world championships:
MXGP - The premier 450cc class featuring the world's elite riders
MX2 - The 250cc championship where future stars prove themselves
FIM Women's Motocross World Championship - The world's best female riders
Plus Australian support categories that bring local talent to the international stage.
The Hidden Valley circuit was purpose-built to challenge the best. Technical sections, fast straights, and elevation changes that test skill and strategy. This is championship-level racing on Territory soil.
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.
