MotoGP has released its calendar for 2027, the first season of a new technical era. The championship has 22 rounds, two new venues and a smaller engine size. Here are the key dates and changes.
MotoGP 2027 calendar
The season runs from 5 to 7 March in Thailand to 26 to 28 November in Valencia, Spain. It covers 22 rounds across 19 countries and five continents. Every round includes a Saturday sprint and a Sunday race. The calendar is provisional, and some venues remain subject to homologation.
The first rounds
- Round 1: Thailand, Buriram, 5 to 7 March.
- Round 2: Qatar, Lusail, 12 to 14 March. This is the only night race on the calendar.
- Round 3: Brazil, Goiania, early April.
- Round 4: Argentina, Buenos Aires, 9 to 11 April.
- Round 5: United States, Austin, late April.
Two new venues
Buenos Aires returns MotoGP to Argentina, and Adelaide replaces Phillip Island as the host of the Australian Grand Prix. The Adelaide street race is scheduled for 12 to 14 November, as the penultimate round of the season. The Hungarian race at Balaton Park has been dropped.
New rules in 2027
The 2027 season brings the biggest technical reset in years. Engine capacity falls from 1000cc to 850cc, aerodynamic rules are tightened and Pirelli replaces Michelin as the spec tyre supplier. Teams will therefore be working with new bikes and tyres at the same time.
Key European dates
Silverstone hosts the British Grand Prix on 13 to 15 August, as round 13, after the summer break. Further rounds follow in Austria, San Marino and Aragon before the season heads to Asia and Oceania for Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia and Australia.
The finale
Valencia closes the championship, as it has in recent seasons, on 28 November. The traditional post-season test follows the next week.
Where to watch in India
A broadcaster for India was not confirmed in the sources we found. Check the official MotoGP channels for the listing before the season starts.
What to watch for
With new rules, many teams will be unsure about their relative strength, so the opening rounds in Thailand and Qatar could be unpredictable. The sprint format means every round has two chances to score points, so riders cannot afford a quiet Saturday. Fans in India can follow results through the official MotoGP app and website.
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