2026 WorldSBK calendar unveiled with new dates for classic rounds

WorldSBK: The provisional 2026 MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship calendar has been revealed with 12 rounds scheduled for the fastest production-based racing Championship in the world.

Several tracks featuring on the calendar have revised dates compared to this year’s calendar, with Balaton Park and Aragon featuring earlier while Cremona moves back to a September date.

The season begins at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit in Australia for WorldSBK and WorldSSP on the 20^th-22^nd February, with an Official Test taking place on the 16^th and 17^th just before. Then, it’s back to Europe for the Portuguese Round at the stunning Portimao venue – which will also be the racing debut for the new WorldSPB class – on the 27^th-29^th March. Assen retains its traditional April dateon the 17^th-19^th April for Round 3 of the 2026 season.

After making its debut in July on the 2025 schedule, the Balaton Park Circuit has a new date for WorldSBK’s second visit, taking place on the 1^st-3^rd May. The Autodrom Most takes place two weeks later, from the 15^th-17^th May, while MotorLand Aragon is the halfway stage of the 2026 season, taking place on the 29^th-31^st May.

After Spain, the paddock travels to the historic Misano World Circuit “Marco Simoncelli” for Round 7 on the 12^th-14^th June. After that, Donington Park welcomes WorldSBK and WorldSSP on the 10^th-12 July before the summer break.

The Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours retains its now traditional early September date, hosting Round 9 on the 4^th-6^th September. Two weeks later, the paddock travels to Italy for the third visit to the Cremona Circuit on the 25^th-27^th September. Then, it’s back to Portugal and the Circuito Estoril for the penultimate round of the season on the 9^th-11^th October. The season finale is scheduled for Jerez on the 16^th-18^th October, subject to contract.

For more info checkout our dedicated WorldSBK (World Superbike) News page superbike-news.co.uk/category/world-superbikes/

Or visit the official World Superbike website worldsbk.com

©Words/Images are from official press release posted courtesy of WorldSBK.com

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