MXGP Calendar 2026: Foxhill is officially back, South Africa remains a hot rumor
Camden McLellan could contest his first home MXGP Grand Prix in 2026.
The MXGP scene finally has clarity: The updated calendar for 2026 is set, and with it two major highlights come into focus – one officially confirmed, one still a persistent but extremely exciting rumor.
Patagonia opens the season – MXGP starts on March 7–8 in Argentina
The World Cup begins on March 7th and 8th and returns to one of the most beautiful places that motocross has to offer: Bariloche in PatagoniaThe new lakeside circuit delivers exactly what you would expect from an opening GP: a magnificent backdrop, perfect terrain, and that very special atmosphere that decides on the first weekend who has truly made use of their winter training.
Argentina once again presents itself as one of the most emotional and popular stops in the series – a real exclamation mark to kick off the MXGP and MX2 campaigns.
Foxhill confirms: The iconic British route returns on July 18–19.
One of the most hotly debated topics of recent weeks is now official: Foxhill is on the calendar. In fact on July 18th and 19th - whole 26 years after the last Grand Prix on the legendary British soil.
Foxhill isn't just a track. Foxhill is iconic. A place where the history of British motocross resonates in every slope. A natural circuit that challenges riders, electrifies fans, and gives the calendar exactly the character that many have been longing for for years.
The British Grand Prix will be a triple package: MXGP, MX2 and WMX They're taking to the starting line – and making the weekend one of the absolute highlights of the upcoming season.
Two open dates – two TBAs with potential for tension
The updated calendar also includes two TBAs:
- April 25–26 – including WMX
- May 9–10 – According to Infront, without further details
Two slots that are already the subject of intense speculation behind the scenes – and one of them is particularly exciting.
South Africa? Terra Topia? A rumor that just won't go away.
Even if it not in the official calendar One topic persists: A potential South African Grand Prix. on May 10th at Terra Topia, JohannesburgThe date fits suspiciously well with the structure of the calendar – and even better with the rumors that have been circulating for weeks.
That would be particularly exciting for Camden McLellan, who would then contest his first home Grand Prix. And the return to South Africa would also have nostalgic value: The last MXGP race on African soil was won by Jonathan Barragan in July 2008.
Nothing is confirmed yet. But rarely has a rumor felt as "real" as this one.
A calendar that looks like diversity, tradition and new markets
The revised MXGP Calendar 2026 It clearly shows where the journey is headed: It combines old classics like Foxhill with global highlights like Argentina – while simultaneously leaving room for possible expansions like South Africa.
It is a mix of tradition, expansion and a clear message to make the sport more present around the world.
And if the open dates are filled as the rumor mill suggests, 2026 will be one of the most diverse and exciting calendars in recent MXGP history.
