Students Day

Calling all Top End schools!

After a successful 2025, the FIM Motocross World Championship returns to Australia. The world’s greatest riders, teams and bikes will descend on Darwin for one of motorsport’s biggest shows – the MXGP of Australia.

Hosted by Tourism and Events NT (TENT) the event will take place on a purpose-built track at Hidden Valley Motorsports Complex and will be broadcast to over 100 countries.

On Friday, 18 September TENT is offering a FREE opportunity for students and teachers to experience the thrill, speed, and spectacle of world-class motocross. See elite riders soar over jumps, meet pro athletes, explore pit garages, and be inspired by the passion and skill behind this global event. As well as this, students will be able to enjoy a range of off-track entertainment and activities, making it an enjoyable, action-packed day!

Friday kicks off the weekend of action with the State Challenge, which features the Territory’s own team – The Territory Dingos where some of Australia’s most promising junior riders compete on the world stage. Pro riders will also hit the track in MX3 and MX85 practice sessions before the day wraps up with three high-stakes races to crown the State Challenge Champion.

MXGP Students Day is a unique opportunity that can complement classroom learning or to enjoy as a full-day excursion to wrap up the term. Don’t let your students miss this historic event!

Food stalls will operate throughout the day, and students can also bring their own lunches. Students are encouraged to bring a hat and reusable water bottle; however, this must be empty when entering the event. We will have plenty of water stations to refill around the venue.

Click the link below to register with registrations open until Friday, 4 September, acceptance of applications will be based on event capacity. Government and non-government schools are welcome to participate.