MotoGP heads to the United States for the third round of the 2026 season, with plenty of momentum after an action-packed start to the year. Here’s everything you need to know about the tournament, including the full schedule and how to watch
Marco Bezcicchi arrives at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) as the championship leader following back-to-back wins in Thailand and Brazil. of The Italian secured his last victory at the Autódromo Internacional Ayrton SennaAprilia beating teammate George Martin and completing the manufacturer’s first premier class one-two.
Bezeci made a decisive start in Brazil, taking the lead from Fabio Di Giannantonio at Turn 1. Behind him, Martin immediately put pressure on Marc Marquez to beat the reigning world champion in the opening corners to claim second place.
But the weekend was not without drama. Saturday’s action was significantly delayed after a sinkhole appeared on the circuit.. When the race finally resumed, Marquez bounced back in style, charging from third to win the grid race, passing both Bezsicci and pole sitter Di Giantonio.
Who will win the Americas Grand Prix?
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When is the MotoGP 2026 United States Grand Prix?
The third round of the 2026 MotoGP season sees the grid move to the Circuit of the Americas for the United States Grand Prix. The tournament in the US will take place between 27-29 March 2026, with the 19-round battle starting at 3pm.
Saturday’s sprint race is scheduled for 10 laps around the Texas-based track at 3 p.m.
| Session | day | Tracking time | Prime Time (GMT) | ACST |
| Free Practice 1 | Friday 27 March 2026 | 10:45 – 11:30 am | 3:45 – 4:30 p.m | 2:15 am – 3 am (Saturday March 28) |
| Free practice 2 | Friday 27 March 2026 | 3pm – 4pm | 8pm – 9pm | 6:30 am – 7:30 am (Saturday March 28) |
| Free practice 3 | Saturday 28 March 2026 | 10:10 – 10:40 am | 3:10 – 3:40 p.m | 1:45 am – 2:10 am (Sunday March 29) |
| Eligibility 1 | Saturday 28 March 2026 | 10:50 am – 11:05 am | 3:50 – 4:05 p.m | 2:20 am – 2:35 am (Sunday March 29) |
| Eligibility 2 | Saturday 28 March 2026 | 11:15 am – 11:30 am | 4:15 – 4:30 p.m | 2:45 am – 3 am (Sunday March 29) |
| Sprint Race (10 laps) | Saturday 28 March 2026 | 3 o’clock in the evening | 8 o’clock in the afternoon | 6:30 am (Sunday March 29) |
| Tournament (19 rounds) | Sunday 29 March 2026 | 3 o’clock in the evening | 9:00 (BST) | 6:30 am (Monday March 30) |
How to watch the MotoGP 2026 United States Grand Prix
The 2026 MotoGP United States Grand Prix can be streamed. MotoGP’s Videopass. A basic VideoPass subscription costs £26.13 (€29.99) per month or £174.27 (€199.99) per year, which gives fans access to live and on-demand matches.
A small price upgrade to £28.74 (€32.99) monthly and £182.97 (€209.99) unlocks TimingPass, which gives subscribers access to real-time live data.
UK viewers can watch the MotoGP United States Grand Prix by subscribing to TNT Sports and Mission. A subscription to the streaming service Discovery+ costs £30.99 a month and gives viewers access to four live TV channels and a host of other live sports.
Fans in Australia can watch MotoGP live on FoxSports via Kayo. The streaming platform, which has broadcasting rights to several motorsport series, including Formula 1, starts at $29.99 per month and allows viewers to access more than 50 sports live and on demand.
Free highlights of the 2026 MotoGP United States Grand Prix are available at MotoGP website And his YouTube channel After the race.
What is the weather forecast for the MotoGP 2026 United States Grand Prix?
The MotoGP 2026 United States Grand Prix is ​​forecast to have warm and sunny intervals, before the cloud cover clears for the main race on Sunday.
Temperatures should reach around 30°C on Sunday, with gentle breezes hitting the track for the Grand Prix weekend.
There is a small chance of rain on Friday between training sessions, but with a 10% risk for two hours, this should not cause any disruption.
Where is the MotoGP 2026 United States Grand Prix taking place?
The MotoGP 2026 United States Grand Prix will be held at the Circuit of the Americas, known as COTA, in Austin, Texas. The 5.513 km (3.426 mi) circuit was designed by American businessman Tavo Helmand and 1993 motorcycle world champion Kevin Schwantz, who worked with renowned track architect Hermann Tilke to create some of the most exciting circuits of Formula 1 and MotoGP.
COTA officially opened in 2012 hosting the F1 United States Grand Prix before MotoGP made its debut at the circuit the following year. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic Only in 2020 was the missing MotoGP race held at the track.
Marc Marquez is the most successful rider at the United States Grand Prix, winning seven times in a row between 2013 and 2018 before winning again in 2021. The world champion also holds the track record with a time of 2:02.221 on a Ducati GP25 last year.
| A very fast lap | Marc Marquez (2025 -2:02.221) |
| Most wins (Rider – MotoGP) | x7 Marc Marquez (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2021) |
| Most wins (Manufacturer – MotoGP) | x8 Honda (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2023) |
Who will win the MotoGP 2025 United States Grand Prix?
Francesco Bagnaia wins the 2025 United States Grand Prix; After Marc Marquez was leading the race, his winning streak ended in failure. Marquez looked set for a third consecutive victory before cutting an edge just before the halfway mark, leaving him out of the Grand Prix.
Teammate Bagnaia won ahead of Alex Marquez and Fabio Di Gianntonio to give his younger Marquez brother the lead in the world championship standings.
The race got off to a turbulent start after M. Marquez chose to run his smooth bike into the garage, where the Spaniard stood on the side of his bike instead of sitting on the board before the race. The move from the pole setter prompted several other drivers, including A. Marquez and D’Gianantonio and Bagnaia, to scramble for wet tyres.
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