🔥 The Last Dance of the 1000cc BEASTS: MotoGP 2026 Calendar! 🔥
Hold onto your leathers, because 2026 it is not just another season—it’s the final, furious hurrah of the glorious, fire-breathing 1000cc MotoGP monsters before the great 850cc downsizing in 2027! The world’s fastest two-wheeled gladiators are prepping for one last savage season on the big bikes.
Look at the thrilling pre-season calendar where champions are forged and rivalries ignite:
| Event | Date | Location | The Inside Scoop (AKA, Why You Should Care) |
| Valencia Test (2025) | November 17, 2025 | Circuit Ricardo Tormo, Spain | The First Kiss! This is where new bike concepts meet the track and newly paired riders (like Marc Márquez and Pecco Bagnaia at Ducati or Toprak RazgatlıoÄŸlu’s highly anticipated debut with Pramac Yamaha!) have their awkward-but-powerful first dates. |
| Shakedown Test | Jan 29 – 31, 2026 | Sepang International Circuit, Malaysia | The Rookies’ Rumble! Only the fresh faces and the struggling “concession teams” (we’re looking at you, Honda and Yamaha, time to use those special privileges!) get to play. It’s like a secret training montage for the underdogs. |
| Official Sepang Test | Feb 3 – 5, 2026 | Sepang International Circuit, Malaysia | All Hands on Deck! The full field of 1000cc titans hits the asphalt. This is the moment the true pecking order starts to take shape—expect lap records to fall and the rumor mill to go into overdrive. |
| Season Launch | Feb 6 – 7, 2026 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | The Glitter and Glam! Think: Supermodels, blinding camera flashes, and the official unveiling of the liveries. This is the moment the teams stop talking about engine maps and start talking about sponsorship logos. |
| Buriram Test | Feb 21 – 22, 2026 | Chang International Circuit, Thailand | Final Exam! Two days to fine-tune the absolute last details before the flag drops. Get your binoculars out; whoever is fast here is a serious contender for the championship. |
| Season Opener | Feb 27 – Mar 1, 2026 | Chang International Circuit, Thailand | LET THE GAMES BEGIN! The first Grand Prix of a 22-race season and the start of the final 1000cc championship battle! Plus, you get to see how the returning-after-21-years Brazilian GP in Goiânia shakes up the early season! |
But Wait, There’s More Excitement!
- Brazil is BACK! MotoGP is finally returning to South America, with the Brazilian Grand Prix in Goiânia making a highly anticipated comeback after a 22-year absence. Expect a party!
- The Bagger Invasion: Get ready for a whole new level of awesome. The Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup will be racing alongside select MotoGP rounds, pitting beefed-up touring Harleys against each other. It’s ridiculous, and we love it.
The clock is ticking on the 1000cc era, so every single one of these dates is a step towards a championship fight for the ages!
Source
Official 2026 Calendar, Brazil Return, and 1000cc Final Season Details: MotoGP 2026 Calendar Revealed: 22 Rounds, Brazil’s Back & Fresh Highlights
Pre-Season Test Dates (Shakedown, Sepang, Buriram): Hello 2026: MotoGP pre-season dates confirmed
Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup Announcement: Series logo and first teams revealed for 2026 Harley-Davidson World Cup
2026 Rider Market and Grid Changes (e.g., Razgatlıoğlu, Márquez): MotoGP silly season 2025: the 2026 grid is decided!
Comprehensive 2026 Season Overview (Wikipedia): 2026 MotoGP World Championship – Wikipedia
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