2026 Malaysian MotoGP dates set

The 2026 Malaysian MotoGP Grand Prix, the 19th race in the championship calendar, will take place at the Petronas Sepang International Circuit near Kuala Lumpur from October 30 to November 1.

Australian Grand Prix relocation

The event follows the cancellation of the 2026 Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island due to weather conditions, with the Australian track to be replaced by a new circuit in Adelaide starting in 2027.

Race timing challenges for European fans

The race weekend will impose early morning times for French and Belgian fans due to time zone differences. Free practice sessions will take place largely before dawn on Friday, followed by qualifications and the Sprint on Saturday morning.

Race schedule details

On Sunday, the Moto3, Moto2, and MotoGP races will occur in the morning, with the MotoGP race starting at 8:00 AM in French and Belgian time zones. Specific times for each day are as follows:

Friday schedule

- **Friday, October 30:** Free practice sessions for Moto3, Moto2, and MotoGP, with times ranging from 2:00 AM to 9:00 AM in French and Belgian time.

Saturday schedule

- **Saturday, October 31:** Qualifications and the Sprint, with sessions starting at 1:40 AM and ending at 9:00 AM.

Sunday schedule

- **Sunday, November 1:** Warm-up, Moto3, Moto2, and MotoGP races, with the MotoGP race starting at 8:00 AM.

Broadcast in France

In France, the entire Malaysian weekend will be broadcast on the CANAL+ group's channels, with Free practice, qualifications, and the Sprint shown on CANAL+ SPORT 360. Subscribers can also watch these sessions via myCANAL. The MotoGP race on Sunday will be broadcast on the main CANAL+ channel.

Broadcast in Belgium

In Belgium, the event will be broadcast live on RTBF Auvio, with free access after account creation on computers, mobile devices, or connected televisions. The Moto3, Moto2, and MotoGP races will also be rebroadcast in the afternoon on Sunday on Tipik.

Global access

Fans outside of France and Belgium can access the event via the official MotoGP VideoPass service.