ADAC MX Masters 2026: New date, thinner calendar

The second ADAC MX Masters The 2026 season will get a new place on the calendar. To avoid a clash with the Motocross World and European Championships, the race will be held in Dreetz on May 9 and 10, 2026 Postponed. Officially, this postponement pursues a clear objective: above all, drivers in the junior classes should continue to have the opportunity to compete internationally in parallel, without having to choose between the national series and European or World Championship participation.

The argument is understandable – and certainly a plus for many young drivers. But the postponement is only part of the story.

A good solution for the next generation

The new date is a significant advantage, especially for young drivers. International starts are not only important from a sporting perspective, but also a key building block for development, visibility, and career planning. The ADAC is thus sending a signal that it takes the needs of the junior categories seriously and is not losing sight of national borders.

Bielstein shook the calendar.

The news surrounding the cancelled race in Bielstein is less positive. No replacement event is planned for the cancelled ADAC MX Masters weekend on the traditional forest track. As a result, the racing calendar is shrinking.

Specifically, in the 2026 season this means that only seven events will be held in each of the MX Masters and MX Youngster Cup classes. The ADAC MX Junior Cup 125 and the ADAC MX Junior Cup 85 will even have only six races on the calendar.

Disagreement regarding the team meeting in Dortmund

It is precisely at this point that many teams rub their eyes in disbelief. Team meeting as part of the ADAC Supercross Dortmund It was still suggested that there was a eight-round seasonFurthermore, it was apparently mentioned that a new venue for the originally planned Bielstein date would be announced soon – one to two weeks later.

Neither of these things has happened so far. Instead of a replacement, we now have a reduced calendar. For teams that based their season planning, budgets, personnel decisions, and sponsorship agreements on these statements, this requires at least some explanation.

Four years after Corona – back to under eight races

For the first time in years, the ADAC MX Masters calendar will feature fewer than eight races. Following the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent 2021 season, Bielstein's departure leaves a gap not only in terms of the sport but also in the structure of the series – a gap that apparently could not be filled quickly. The fact that no replacement has been found, despite early communication, raises questions about planning security and long-term strategy.

The fact that the calendar has been thinned out again shows that the structural challenges are still there.

Aspiration meets reality

The new date in Brandenburg shows that flexibility is fundamentally possible. At the same time, the reduced calendar highlights how fragile the overall structure remains. Fewer races mean less track time, less exposure for sponsors, and significantly less predictability – especially for teams and drivers who are entirely dependent on the national series.

A calendar that raises questions

The 2026 ADAC MX Masters calendar is therefore more than just a schedule. It symbolizes a sport caught between international ambition, the promotion of young talent, and organizational realities. Consideration for young riders is both right and important.

However, the fact that promises made at the team meeting in Dortmund were not kept and a promised replacement date has not materialized is a critical signalThis signal shows that trust is not built on good intentions, but on reliability. And that is precisely what the ADAC will have to measure itself against as the season progresses.

ADAC MX Masters 2026 Calendar (subject to change)

04. / 05.04.2026	Grevenbroich
09. / 10.05.2026	Dreetz
16. / 17.05.2026	Bitche (F) (without ADAC MX Junior Cup 85)
13. / 14.06.2026	Tensfeld (without ADAC MX Junior Cup 125)
08. / 09.08.2026	Gaildorf
29. / 30.08.2026	Vellan
26. / 27.09.2026	Princely Drehna