MSR Championship – The 2026 calendar is out
Tom Oster has been one of the starters of the MSR for years.
While people outside are still debating whether to even take their bikes out of the garage yet, the planning for 2026 is already complete. MSR The series launches with a calendar that is less noticeable for its flashy effects, but all the more clearly shows how a regional racing series can develop in a meaningful way: with moderation, with direction – and with the courage to make even uncomfortable decisions.
Structure instead of activism
The season once again spans from April to October and thus follows a proven rhythm. Ten race weekends form the sporting foundation, supplemented by a fixed training module in the spring and a clearly defined conclusion in the autumn. The season kicks off again in Aarbergen Instead – not out of habit, but because the location has established itself as a reliable starting point. Continuity here is not a lack of ideas, but a mark of quality.
Routes that give nothing away
The rest of the season reads like a cross-section of what makes the MSR what it is: technically demanding courses, honest soils and tracks where routine counts just as much as courage. Geisled, Meckbach and Kassel/Spessart They are symbolic of exactly this kind of racing. Not show tracks, but places where it becomes clear who has mastered their craft.
At the same time, the calendar opens up space for conscious reflection. With sontra and Kaltenholzhausen Events are returning that have been missed, both from a sporting and organizational perspective. This approach becomes even clearer with the stop in GoldbachAfter a two-decade hiatus, the series returns to a location that was more of a memory than a racetrack for many – and is now regaining sporting relevance.
Development begins before the first launch
Before any points are even awarded, the focus traditionally shifts to the next generation. The youth training course in March is not a symbolic obligation, but rather part of a long-term strategy: racing series that don't invest in training age faster than their drivers. The MSR adheres to this approach – regardless of the size of the starting grid.
Experience gets its own stage
With the new MX 55+ Class The series responds to a reality that many organizations ignore: a large proportion of active drivers haven't gotten any younger – but they haven't gotten any slower either. The new class isn't a concession, but recognition. Those who have been racing for decades shouldn't be held back by age limits, but should find suitable sporting conditions.
Electrically powered, but controlled
Electric motorcycles will also be addressed in 2026. Their approval in selected classes will not be based on trend awareness, but rather on clearly defined technical specifications. The focus is on comparability and fairness – not on symbolic politics. A step forward, but with the brakes on.
A calendar with attitude
The 2026 MSR doesn't clamor for attention. It impresses with its clarity. The calendar feels well-thought-out, not bloated. The innovations are targeted, not arbitrary. Those who want to race won't find a circus here – but rather a series that knows its strengths and weaknesses.
And that could be their biggest advantage.
MSR Championship Calendar 2026
March 14/15.03 Obersinn youth course
18th/19.04th April, Aarbergen
May 02nd/03.05rd, Geisleden
16th/17.05th May, Meckbach
30th/31.05st May Kassel/Spessart
June 27th/28.06th, Schefflenz
July 25th/26.07th, Goldbach
August 15th/16.08th, Sontra
September 05th/06.09th, Bad Salzungen
September 19th/20.09th, Schrecksbach
October 03rd/04.10th, Kaltenholzhausen
November 14.11th, Championship celebration in Bad Orb
