The 2026 FIM Speedway calendar has been revealed as Polish metropolis Lodz hosts its first FIM Speedway Grand Prix occasion on August 1, whereas the FIM Speedway World Cup returns with an thrilling new format, culminating in a Last at Warsaw’s PGE Narodowy on August 29.
Making a well-liked return to the FIM Speedway calendar for the primary time since 2023, the FIM Speedway World Cup – the game’s authentic crew world championship – might be staged throughout three completely different nations.
FIM SWC Semi-Last 1 opens the FIM Speedway season at German venue Landshut on Friday, Could 1, with Latvian capital Riga staging 11.lv FIM SWC Semi-Last 2 on Friday, August 7. 4 groups will participate in every occasion, with each host nations represented of their dwelling Semi-Last, and Denmark, Sweden, Nice Britain, Czech Republic, Ukraine and Norway additionally set to participate. The road-ups for the 2 Semi-Finals might be introduced quickly.
The winners of every Semi-Last advance to the Last in Polish capital Warsaw on Saturday, August 29, when PGE Narodowy levels the most important world crew closing for generations, with hosts Poland and 2025 FIM Speedway of Nations world champions Australia already assured locations.
As a part of a 10-round Speedway GP season, spanning seven completely different nations, Britain’s Nationwide Speedway Stadium in Manchester hosts a second straight SGP double-header on June 5 and 6, whereas the sequence finale returns to Torun’s Marian Rose Motoarena in Poland on September 26.
Richard Coleman, founding father of Mayfield Sports activities Occasions Ltd, appears ahead to an epic season of world-championship motion because the Silverstone-based firm takes over as FIM Speedway world promoter from Warner Bros. Discovery, who will proceed to function world broadcaster and rights distributor for the championships.
He stated: “That is the beginning of a really thrilling journey for Mayfield Sports activities Occasions Ltd, and we have now a lot to sit up for in 2026. I’m delighted to welcome Lodz on to the Speedway GP calendar for the primary time, and there’s little question all eyes might be on Warsaw for what needs to be an unforgettable PZM FIM Speedway World Cup Last.
“We additionally sit up for seeing the FIM SWC contested over a barely completely different format, with the three occasions staged throughout three completely different nations. I’m certain the German followers in Landshut and Latvian supporters in Riga might be eager to get behind their groups, who might be at dwelling for the 2 Semi-Finals, and we predict an unbelievable environment, as ever, in Warsaw.
“Together with Lodz becoming a member of the Speedway GP calendar, we have now one other Manchester double-header, Torun returning to the Speedway GP calendar, and extra FIM Speedway motion in Landshut, Prague, Wroclaw, Malilla, Riga and Vojens.
“My crew and I sit up for assembly our followers and stakeholders from around the globe within the coming weeks and months as we work with our companions on the FIM to ship a fan-focused, secure and sustainable future for FIM Speedway.”
FIM Monitor Racing Fee (CCP) director Armando Castagna commented: “I’m very happy to welcome Lodz on to the Speedway GP calendar. I’m certain followers might be excited to go to the Moto Area Lodz, maybe for the primary time, together with all of our returning venues.
“We additionally sit up for taking the FIM Speedway World Cup to 3 completely different nations. With each Semi-Finals and the Last all that includes the host nation, I’m certain there might be loads of curiosity in all three occasions.
“On behalf of the FIM, I welcome our new world promoter Mayfield Sports activities Occasions Ltd. We’re trying ahead to working with Richard Coleman and his crew to develop the FIM Speedway World Championships within the coming years.”
FIM Speedway race director Phil Morris added: “The 2025 season noticed us crown six particular person and crew world champions from 5 completely different nations, and one of the crucial thrilling Speedway GP World Championship battles within the sequence’ 30-year historical past.
“Poland’s Bartosz Zmarzlik beat Australia’s Brady Kurtz to the gold medal by only one level, and we predict one other nice sequence in 2026. I sit up for working with all of our riders from around the globe and our new FIM Speedway world promoter Mayfield Sports activities Occasions Ltd to ship an outstanding season for our followers at trackside and watching around the globe.”
After the 2026 season launches with FIM SWC Semi-Last 1 on Friday, Could 1, the FIM Speedway Grand Prix sequence will get underway with the FIM Speedway GP of Germany – Landshut on Saturday, Could 2.
The FIM Speedway GP of Czech Republic – Prague returns on Saturday, Could 23, with the storied Marketa Stadium internet hosting its record-extending thirty second SGP occasion, in addition to FIM Speedway of Nations – SON2 on Friday, Could 22, which sees eight nations battle it out throughout a marathon 28 heats for the FIM Staff Speedway Underneath-21 World Championship.
Speedway GP rounds three and 4 happen at Manchester’s Nationwide Speedway Stadium, broadly considered one of many world’s greatest racetracks, which made its SGP debut in 2025. The ATPI FIM Speedway GP of Nice Britain – Manchester double-header is on Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June 6.
The DeWalt FIM Speedway GP of Poland – Wroclaw returns to the legendary Olympic Stadium on Saturday, June 20, with the 2026 FIM Speedway Youth World Championship winner additionally set to be topped on Friday, June 19, when Wroclaw levels the FIM SGP3 Last for 250cc, under-16 riders for the primary time since 2022.
Three FIM Speedway World Championship occasions happen on an action-packed weekend at Swedish membership Malilla, kicking off with the FIM SGP2 of Sweden – Malilla on Friday, July 10 – the opening spherical of the 2026 FIM Speedway Underneath-21 World Championship.
The 2026 FIM SGP4 World Championship for the game’s 190cc stars, aged 11-13, takes place on Saturday, July 11, earlier than the day climaxes with the principle occasion – the FIM Speedway GP of Sweden – Malilla.
The primary-ever FIM Speedway GP of Poland – Lodz takes place on the gorgeous Moto Area Lodz on Saturday, August 1, with the SGP sequence’ latest venue additionally internet hosting the FIM SGP2 of Poland – Lodz on Friday, July 31.
Racing shortly shifts to Latvian capital Riga, because the final FIM Speedway World Cup finalist is determined at 11.lv FIM SWC Semi-Last 2 on Friday, August 7, earlier than an upgraded Bikernieki observe hosts the FIM Speedway GP of Latvia – Riga on Saturday, August 8.
The 2026 world crew champions might be determined within the eagerly-anticipated PZM FIM Speedway World Cup Last at Warsaw’s gorgeous PGE Narodowy on Saturday, August 29.
One other champion might be topped at Vojens Speedway Heart in Denmark on Friday, September 11, when the Deluxe Homeart FIM SGP2 of Denmark – Vojens brings the curtain down on the FIM Speedway Underneath-21 World Championship sequence. The penultimate SGP occasion, the Deluxe Homeart FIM Speedway GP of Denmark – Vojens, then takes place on the dwelling of Danish speedway on Saturday, September 12.
The season concludes with the FIM Speedway GP of Poland – Torun on the well-known Marian Rose Motoarena on Saturday, September 26 because the venue makes its return to the SGP calendar after internet hosting this yr’s FIM Speedway of Nations week.
The knockout-style Qualifying format will proceed at Speedway GP and SGP2 occasions in 2026, which sees riders battle to set the quickest lap instances in a quest to earn first alternative of beginning positions for the night’s predominant occasion.
The 5 SGP Qualifying periods in Manchester R3, Wroclaw, Lodz, Vojens and Torun will all culminate in dash races, the place riders compete for as much as 4 World Championship factors for the winner, with three for ending second, two for third and one for fourth place.
Tickets for every occasion might be obtainable in the end. Please observe FIMSpeedway.com and @SpeedwayGP social media within the coming months for extra info.
2026 FIM SPEEDWAY CALENDAR
FIM SPEEDWAY GRAND PRIX SERIES (SPEEDWAY GP)
Could 2 – FIM Speedway GP of Germany – Landshut
Could 23 – FIM Speedway GP of Czech Republic – Prague
June 5 – ATPI FIM Speedway GP of Nice Britain – Manchester R3
June 6 – ATPI FIM Speedway GP of Nice Britain – Manchester R4
June 20 – DeWalt FIM Speedway GP of Poland – Wroclaw
July 11 – FIM Speedway GP of Sweden – Malilla
August 1 – FIM Speedway GP of Poland – Lodz
August 8 – FIM Speedway GP of Latvia – Riga
September 12 – Deluxe Homeart FIM Speedway GP of Denmark – Vojens
September 26 – FIM Speedway GP of Poland – Torun
FIM SPEEDWAY WORLD CUP (SWC)
Could 1 – FIM Speedway World Cup Semi-Last 1 (Landshut, Germany)
August 7 – 11.lv FIM Speedway World Cup Semi-Last 2 (Riga, Latvia)
August 29 – PZM FIM Speedway World Cup Last (Warsaw, Poland)
FIM SPEEDWAY UNDER-21 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP (SGP2)
July 10 – FIM SGP2 of Sweden – Malilla
July 31 – FIM SGP2 of Poland – Lodz
September 11 – Deluxe Homeart FIM SGP2 of Denmark – Vojens
FIM SPEEDWAY OF NATIONS – SON2
Could 22 – FIM Speedway of Nations – SON2 (Prague, Czech Republic)
FIM SPEEDWAY YOUTH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP (SGP3)
June 19 – FIM SGP3 Last (Wroclaw, Poland)
FIM SGP4 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
July 11 – FIM SGP4 World Championship (Malilla, Sweden)
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