The MXGP World Championship will again be decided on Australian soil, with the MXGP of Australia presented by Sitzler returning to Darwin from 18 to 20 September as the final, championship-deciding round of the 2026 season.

The provisional on-track timetable released today confirms a packed three-day program, with the all-Australian MX3 and MX85 State Challenge kicking off the action on Friday as teams from across the country battle for national bragging rights.

For the first time, Australian support classes will also race on Saturday morning, giving fans even more local action before the world championship classes take over.

Saturday, 19 September, marks the first full day of international action, with MXGP, MX2 and WMX riders hitting the track for practice, qualifying races and the opening WMX race.

Sunday brings the championship intensity to its peak, featuring the final WMX race and two races each for MXGP and MX2, delivering a full day of elite racing as the world's best fight for crucial points in the final round of the 2026 title chase.

The world’s best MXGP and MX2 riders will descend on Hidden Valley Raceway for one adrenaline-fuelled weekend, joined by the final round of the FIM Women’s Motocross World Championship (WMX) and Australian wildcard riders eager to test themselves against the sport’s global elite. With world titles on the line, Darwin will once again become the centre of the motocross world.

Fans can expect bar-to-bar action at Hidden Valley’s purpose-built 1.6-kilometre track, with Australian wildcard riders in all three international classes set to line up against the sport’s biggest names. Those wildcard selections will be announced soon.

In another major boost for the event, Sitzler has signed on as Presenting Partner for the MXGP of Australia for 2026 and the following three years, reinforcing confidence in Darwin’s place on the global motocross calendar and the long-term future of MXGP in the Territory.

Tickets are on sale now and offer a range of options for all fans. Premium hospitality packages, including the iconic Skybox and Valley View Terrace, provide unmatched views and exclusive access. The event also offers affordable choices like the Holeshot Hotel, a premium general admission area capturing the laid-back spirit of the Northern Territory.

A 3-Day Hot Pass is only $150, day passes start from $45, and kids 12 and under enjoy free entry with a paying adult. A $30 Paddock Pass upgrade offers exclusive behind-the-scenes access. For more information, to secure tickets, or to download the provisional on-track timetable, visit: mxgpaustralia.com.au

Beyond the track, visitors can turn the MXGP weekend into a true Top End escape, pairing world-class motocross with dry season sunsets, fishing adventures, national parks, wildlife encounters and Darwin’s laid-back tropical lifestyle. From waterfront dining and croc cruises to Kakadu day trips and outback adventure, MXGP offers fans the chance to build an unforgettable Northern Territory experience around the world championship finale.

Quote from Tourism and Events NT CEO Suzana Bishop: “Following an incredible debut last year, we’re thrilled to welcome the MXGP of Australia back to Darwin as the championship-deciding finale of the 2026 season. This is a rare opportunity for Australian fans to see the world’s best motocross riders battle for world championship honours on home soil, while experiencing everything that makes the Top End so special – from adventure and world-class events to the laid-back Territory lifestyle. MXGP is more than a sporting event for the Territory, it’s a chance to showcase Darwin and inspire visitors to turn race weekend into an unforgettable Top End experience.”

Quotes from Infront Moto Racing Chief Executive Officer David Luongo: Global Rights Holder and Promoter of FIM World Motocross Championships) Darwin has earned its place on the MXGP world calendar, not by accident, but because every element that makes a Grand Prix truly great comes together here. The Hidden Valley circuit challenges our riders in ways that produce spectacular racing, the Northern Territory Government has shown genuine commitment to making this event world class, and the atmosphere that Australian fans create is something that has stayed with all the riders and team.

“What we are building in Darwin is a permanent fixture on the global motocross map. The addition of the WMX World Championship final to the MXGP and MX2 is very exciting. We are also welcoming the Australian wildcard programme and a three-day format that celebrates local talent alongside the world's best. We cannot wait to be back racing in Darwin and Australia in September."

Quotes from Motorcycling Australia Chief Executive Officer, Peter Doyle: The MXGP of Australia is set to deliver another three days of gripping motocross competition, starting off with the top Aussie junior talent before the event reaches a thrilling crescendo on Sunday as riders battle for world championship honours. The 2026 FIM Motocross World Championship and FIM Women’s Motocross World Championship have already started with a bang, producing spectacular battles and budding rivalries that will continue all the way to the Top End in September – and with some boom Aussie wildcards also thrown into the mix, there’s going to be action aplenty. Motorcycling Australia is again delighted to be partnering with Tourism and Events NT to deliver a dynamic, world-class event.”

Quote from Sitzler Director, Michael Sitlzler: “As a born and bred long term Territory company Sitzler are incredibly proud to have played a role in delivering this facility alongside the Northern Territory Government and equally proud to now support the event as naming rights partner. Projects like this are about more than construction. They're about creating opportunities, attracting visitors, supporting local communities and building infrastructure that Territorians can be proud of. To see a venue, we delivered host the world's best motocross riders is something special, and we're excited to be part of that journey.”