2026 European Motocross Championship

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The 2026 European Motocross Championship is the 38th European Motocross Championship season since its revival in 1988. It includes 16 events and 6 different classes. It starts in Spain on 22 March and concludes in Turkey on 6 September. [1] [2] All rounds act as support classes at the European rounds of the 2026 MXGP.

Contents

EMX250

A 12-round calendar for the 2026 season was announced in October 2025. [1]

EMX250 is for riders competing on 2-stroke and 4-stroke motorcycles between 175cc-250cc. Only riders under the age of 21 are allowed to compete.

Calendar

RoundDateGrand PrixLocationRace 1 WinnerRace 2 WinnerRound WinnerReport
121–22 MarchFlag of Andalucia.svg Andalucia Almonte Flag of Spain.svg Francisco García Flag of Spain.svg Francisco García Flag of Spain.svg Francisco García
228–29 MarchFlag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Switzerland Frauenfeld
311–12 AprilFlag of Sardinia.svg Sardinia Riola Sardo
418–19 April Flag of the Province of Trento.svg Trentino Pietramurata
530–31 MayFlag of Germany.svg Germany Teutschenthal
66–7 JuneFlag of Latvia.svg Latvia Ķegums
720–21 JuneFlag of Italy.svg Italy Montevarchi
827–28 JuneFlag of Portugal (official).svg Portugal Águeda
91–2 AugustFlag of Flanders.svg Flanders Lommel
1015–16 AugustFlag of Sweden.svg Sweden Uddevalla
1122–23 AugustFlag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands Arnhem
125–6 SeptemberFlag of Turkey.svg Turkey Afyonkarahisar

Entry list

TeamConstructorNoRiderRounds
MX-Handel Husqvarna Racing Husqvarna 2 Flag of Denmark.svg Nicolai Skovbjerg [3] 1
14 Flag of Estonia.svg Sebastian Leok 1
Team VENUM BUD Racing Kawasaki Kawasaki 3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jake Cannon 1
29 Flag of Spain.svg Francisco García 1
Triumph Racing Nordics Triumph 4 Flag of Sweden.svg Nike Korsbeck 1
320 Flag of Sweden.svg Sebastian Sundman 1
Team Beta MRT Racing Beta 5 Flag of Italy.svg Brando Rispoli [4] 1
717 Flag of France.svg Alexis Fueri [5] 1
Maddii Racing Honda – ABF Italia Honda 6 Flag of Spain.svg Elias Escandell [6]
20 Flag of Italy.svg Nicolò Alvisi [7] 1
FlyOver Competition Triumph 7 Flag of Italy.svg Niccolò Mannini [8]
De Baets AIT Racing [9] Yamaha 8 Flag of Bulgaria.svg Vencislav Toshev [10] 1
555 Flag of Ireland.svg Cole McCullough [11] 1
SB2 MX Talents Team Gas Gas 11 Flag of Spain.svg Gilen Albisua 1
Team VHR Racing Yamaha 17 Flag of France.svg Tom Brunet 1
Seven Motorsport TM Factory Support TM 18 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Douwe Van Mechgelen 1
Motovation Motorsport Husqvarna Husqvarna 28 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Dean Gregoire [12] 1
499 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Dani Hetink
Van Venrooy KTM Racing KTM 39 Flag of Hungary.svg Áron Katona [13] 1
Racestore KTM Factory Rookies KTM 58 Flag of Italy.svg Andrea Roberti [14] 1
Boutaca Racing Team KTM 78 Flag of Portugal (official).svg Gonçalo Cardoso 1
MX-Academy Honda Racing by Meuwissen Motorsports Honda 81 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Emile De Baere 1
747 Flag of South Africa.svg Jordan van Wyk
RFME MX Junior Team Gas Gas 82 Flag of Spain.svg Manuel López [15] 1
365 Flag of Spain.svg Adrià Monné [15] 1
Jezyk Racing Team Triumph 86 Flag of Spain.svg Daniel Castañondo
259 Flag of France.svg Félix Cardineau [16]
Mequitec Gas Gas Racing Team Gas Gas 96 Flag of Spain.svg Mauro Osinalde 1
494 Flag of Spain.svg Pablo Lara 1
Beddini Racing Ducati Corse Factory MX2 Team Ducati 97 Flag of Italy.svg Simone Mancini [17] 1
SixtySeven Racing Team KTM 100 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Harry Seel 1
919 Flag of Austria.svg Maximilian Ernecker 1
MTA MX Racing KTM 102 Flag of Italy.svg Filippo Mantovani [18] 1
KTM 112 Flag of Spain.svg Víctor Beltrán 1
KTM 114 Flag of Ecuador.svg Allan Tapia 1
JK Racing Yamaha Yamaha 124 Flag of Latvia.svg Jēkabs Kubuliņš [19] 1
Yamaha 115 M78 Team Yamaha 137 Flag of Brazil.svg Bernardo Tibúrcio [20] 1
300 Flag of Spain.svg Salvador Pérez [21] 1
Cat Moto Bauerschmidt KTM KTM 141 Flag of Italy.svg Francesco Bellei [22] 1
304 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Liam Owens [22] 1
515 Flag of Denmark.svg Mads Fredsøe [22] 1
TRT Motorcycles Team KTM 166 Flag of Spain.svg Álex Lasheras
Gas Gas 268 Flag of Spain.svg Samuel Tapia
Yamaha Europe Monster Energy MJC Yamaha 228 Flag of Italy.svg Michael Conte 1
Max Bart Motorsports Husqvarna 240 Flag of Chile.svg César Paine Díaz [23] 1
336 Flag of Italy.svg Lorenzo Aglietti 1
Husqvarna 247 Flag of South Africa.svg Jean Visser 1
Dörr Motorsport Triumph Racing Triumph 275 Flag of Germany.svg Eric Rakow 1
VHR Yamaha Official EMX250 Team Yamaha 295 Flag of France.svg Mano Faure [24] 1
503 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Jarne Bervoets [24] 1
KTM 321 Flag of Italy.svg Alessandro Traversini 1
Ghidinelli Racing Team KTM 329 Flag of Italy.svg Maurizio Scollo
Gas Gas 337 Flag of Spain.svg Bruno Miró 1
Triumph Racing Pavo & Rueda Triumph 351 Flag of Spain.svg Carlos Prat 1
KTM Sarholz Racing Team KTM 363 Flag of Liechtenstein.svg Lyonel Reichl [25] 1
770 Flag of Germany.svg Leon Rudolph [25] 1
Cat Moto Prospects Husqvarna 400 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Roan Tolsma 1
DVS Junior Racing TM TM 417 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Jayson van Drunen [26] 1
Nationwide Signs Triumph Triumph 419 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Joe Brookes 1
Dirt Store Triumph Racing Triumph 441 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Billy Askew 1
Yamaha Motor France/Monster Army/Drag'on Tek Yamaha 446 Flag of France.svg Adrien Petit 1
Osička MX Team KTM 466 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Václav Janout 1
F4E Gas Gas Racing Team Gas Gas 474 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Ian Ampoorter 1
529 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Maxime Lucas 1
Husqvarna 477 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Guus Oomen 1
MRA Racing Team Husqvarna 490 Flag of Slovakia.svg Jaroslav Katriňák
Gabriel SS24 KTM KTM 574 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Gyan Doensen 1
Beta 666 Flag of Spain.svg Alejo Peral 1
Diana MX Team Husqvarna 669 Flag of Italy.svg Luca Ruffini
Motobike Racing Team KTM 712 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Toni Ziemer 1
Husqvarna 884 Flag of Sweden.svg Casper Lindmark 1
Westside Racing Husqvarna 939 Flag of Denmark.svg Emil Lodal 1
Kullen 1502 KTM KTM 961 Flag of Sweden.svg August Frisk [27] 1

Riders Championship

PosRiderBike AND
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SUI
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SAR
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TRE
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GER
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LAT
Flag of Latvia.svg
ITA
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POR
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FLA
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SWE
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NED
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TUR
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Points
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Emile De Baere Honda DNQDNQ0
Flag of Sweden.svg Casper Lindmark Husqvarna DNQDNQ0
Flag of Sweden.svg Nike Korsbeck Triumph DNQDNQ0
Flag of Bulgaria.svg Vencislav Toshev Yamaha DNQDNQ0
Flag of Spain.svg Gilen Albisua Gas Gas DNQDNQ0
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Harry Seel KTM DNQDNQ0
Flag of Spain.svg Pablo Lara Gas Gas DNQDNQ0
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Jayson van Drunen TM DNQDNQ0
Flag of Italy.svg Lorenzo Aglietti Husqvarna DNQDNQ0
Flag of Spain.svg Carlos Prat Triumph DNQDNQ0
Flag of Spain.svg Alejo Peral Beta DNQDNQ0
Flag of Portugal (official).svg Gonçalo Cardoso KTM DNQDNQ0
Flag of Sweden.svg Sebastian Sundman Triumph DNQDNQ0
Flag of Spain.svg Mauro Osinalde Gas Gas DNQDNQ0
Flag of Italy.svg Alessandro Traversini KTM DNQDNQ0
Flag of South Africa.svg Jean Visser Husqvarna DNQDNQ0
Flag of Spain.svg Víctor Beltrán KTM DNQDNQ0
Flag of Denmark.svg Emil Lodal Husqvarna DNQDNQ0
Flag of Italy.svg Michael Conte Yamaha DNQDNQ0
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Toni Ziemer KTM DNQDNQ0
Flag of Ecuador.svg Allan Tapia KTM DNQDNQ0
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Václav Janout KTM DNQDNQ0
PosRiderBike AND
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SUI
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg
SAR
Flag of Sardinia.svg
TRE
Flag of the Province of Trento.svg
GER
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LAT
Flag of Latvia.svg
ITA
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POR
Flag of Portugal (official).svg
FLA
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SWE
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NED
Flag of the Netherlands.svg
TUR
Flag of Turkey.svg
Points

Manufacturers Championship

PosBike AND
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SUI
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SAR
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TRE
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GER
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LAT
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ITA
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POR
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FLA
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SWE
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NED
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TUR
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Points
0
PosBike AND
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SUI
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SAR
Flag of Sardinia.svg
TRE
Flag of the Province of Trento.svg
GER
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LAT
Flag of Latvia.svg
ITA
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POR
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FLA
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SWE
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NED
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TUR
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Points

EMX125

A 10-round calendar for the 2026 season was announced in October 2025. [1]

EMX125 is for riders competing on 2-stroke motorcycles of 125cc.

Calendar

RoundDateGrand PrixLocationRace 1 WinnerRace 2 WinnerRound WinnerReport
121–22 MarchFlag of Andalucia.svg Andalucia Almonte Flag of Austria.svg Moritz Ernecker Flag of Denmark.svg Bertram Thorius Flag of Austria.svg Moritz Ernecker
228–29 MarchFlag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Switzerland Frauenfeld
311–12 AprilFlag of Sardinia.svg Sardinia Riola Sardo
418–19 April Flag of the Province of Trento.svg Trentino Pietramurata
523–24 MayFlag of France.svg France Lacapelle-Marival
66–7 JuneFlag of Latvia.svg Latvia Ķegums
727–28 JuneFlag of Portugal (official).svg Portugal Águeda
818–19 JulyFlag of the United Kingdom (1-2).svg United Kingdom Foxhill
915–16 AugustFlag of Sweden.svg Sweden Uddevalla
105–6 SeptemberFlag of Turkey.svg Turkey Afyonkarahisar

Entry list

TeamConstructorNoRiderRounds
JK Racing Yamaha Yamaha 4 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Jarno Jansen 1
418 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Drew Stock [28] 1
Yamaha 9 Flag of Spain.svg Gonzalo Salvador 1
737 Performance KTM/D'stock 41 KTM 15 Flag of Sweden.svg Max Lindström 1
214 Flag of France.svg Léo Diss-Fenard [29] 1
309 Flag of France.svg Eliot Buysschaert [29] 1
715 Flag of France.svg Rafael Mennillo [29] 1
RFME MX Junior Team Gas Gas 16 Flag of Spain.svg Jordi Alba [15] 1
367 Flag of Spain.svg Pau Caudet [15] 1
Yamaha 18 Flag of Slovenia.svg Alex Novak 1
Husqvarna 22 Flag of Sweden.svg Liam Sörensson 1
E. Castro Motos Yamaha 23 Flag of Spain.svg Alejandro Torres 1
128 Flag of Spain.svg Óscar Rueda 1
385 Flag of Spain.svg Jorge Salvador 1
Team Yamaha Europe MJC Yamaha 26 Flag of New Zealand.svg Levi Townley [30]
350 Flag of France.svg Sleny Goyer 1
Yamaha Motor Scandinavia Yamaha 28 Flag of Denmark.svg Storm Maymann 1
KTM 29 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Jannes Vos 1
Team CTM Motorhomes / Priem MX Gas Gas 32 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Seth Priem 1
MX-Handel Husqvarna Racing Husqvarna 40 Flag of Estonia.svg Travis Leok [31]
De Baets AIT Racing [32] Yamaha 61 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Torre Van Mechgelen 1
484 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Dex Kooiker [11]
Mandrile Racing Team Yamaha 65 Flag of Italy.svg Francesco Assini [33] 1
Fantic Factory Racing EMX125 Fantic 71 Flag of Denmark.svg Bertram Thorius [34] 1
911 Flag of Italy.svg Gennaro Utech [34] 1
KTM 105 Flag of Spain.svg Bruno López 1
KTM Eesti KTM 111 Flag of Estonia.svg Lucas Leok 1
Yamaha 137 Flag of Colombia.svg Jacobo Roman 1
Oppliger Racing KTM 202 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Ryan Oppliger 1
Dreams Racing KTM 205 Flag of Italy.svg Raffaele Frappa [35] 1
281 Flag of Italy.svg David Cracco [35] 1
737 Flag of Italy.svg Luca Colonnelli [35] 1
MCV Motorsport-TM Moto TM 211 Flag of Italy.svg Riccardo Pini [36] 1
777 Flag of Italy.svg Cristian Amali 1
Motobike Racing Team KTM 223 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Emil Ziemer [37] 1
Drag'on Tek Yamaha 227 Flag of France.svg Arno Cazet 1
DP19 Racing TM 246 Flag of Italy.svg Giorgio Verderosa 1
Mequitec Gas Gas Racing Team Gas Gas 268 Flag of Spain.svg Joel Mataró 1
Insubria Team Motocross Yamaha 275 Flag of Italy.svg Edoardo Riganti 1
Norman KTM Factory Rookies KTM 292 Flag of Austria.svg Ricardo Bauer [38] 1
929 Flag of Austria.svg Moritz Ernecker [38] 1
Team TMX Competition KTM 301 Flag of France.svg Liam Bruneau [39] 1
882 Flag of France.svg Enzo Herzogenrath [39] 1
Max Bart Motorsports Husqvarna 306 Flag of Italy.svg Lapo Aglietti 1
Yamaha 311 Flag of Italy.svg Leonardo Calandra 1
Seven Motorsport TM Factory Support TM 320 Flag of Italy.svg Francesco Quintili [40] 1
Pavo & Rueda Team Yamaha 322 Flag of Spain.svg Nil Pallarès 1
TM Moto CRD Motosport Factory Racing TM 353 Flag of Italy.svg Andrea Uccellini [41] 1
Gas Gas 372 Flag of Peru.svg Bernardo Caiado 1
Ausió Racing Team - Yamaha Yamaha 374 Flag of Spain.svg Oleguer Riba 1
Team KTM Scandinavia KTM 431 Flag of Sweden.svg Dante Lantz [42]
Husqvarna 451 Flag of Sweden.svg Melker Larsson 1
MRA Racing Team Husqvarna 520 Flag of Slovakia.svg Maxim Zimmerman 1
Jopa MX Fantic 522 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Timo Heuver 1
Chambers KTM Racing KTM 548 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Hayden Statt [43] 1
Complete Racing Solutions Elite Team KTM 567 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Brian Gyles 1
Yamaha Keskus Yamaha 602 Flag of Estonia.svg Aston Allas 1
CanaryFactory Yamaha 646 Flag of Spain.svg José Hernández 1
Becker Racing KTM 811 Flag of Germany.svg Mark Tanneberger 1
DVS Junior TM Racing TM 834 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Oscar Gilham [44]
Yamaha 868 Flag of France.svg Maxence Maupin 1

Riders Championship

PosRiderBike AND
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SUI
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SAR
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TRE
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FRA
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LAT
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POR
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GBR
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SWE
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TUR
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Points
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Jannes Vos KTM DNQDNQ0
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Brian Gyles KTM DNQDNQ0
Flag of Colombia.svg Jacobo Roman Yamaha DNQDNQ0
Flag of Sweden.svg Max Lindström KTM DNQDNQ0
Flag of Slovenia.svg Alex Novak Yamaha DNQDNQ0
Flag of France.svg Maxence Maupin Yamaha DNQDNQ0
Flag of Spain.svg Gonzalo Salvador Yamaha DNQDNQ0
Flag of Spain.svg José Hernández Yamaha DNQDNQ0
Flag of Spain.svg Bruno López KTM DNQDNQ0
Flag of Spain.svg Joel Mataró Gas Gas DNQDNQ0
Flag of France.svg Enzo Herzogenrath KTM DNQDNQ0
Flag of Spain.svg Nil Pallarès Yamaha DNQDNQ0
Flag of Italy.svg Raffaele Frappa KTM DNQDNQ0
Flag of Italy.svg Lapo Aglietti Husqvarna DNQDNQ0
Flag of Peru.svg Bernardo Caiado Gas Gas DNQDNQ0
Flag of Italy.svg Francesco Quintili TM DNQDNQ0
PosRiderBike AND
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SUI
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg
SAR
Flag of Sardinia.svg
TRE
Flag of the Province of Trento.svg
FRA
Flag of France.svg
LAT
Flag of Latvia.svg
POR
Flag of Portugal (official).svg
GBR
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SWE
Flag of Sweden.svg
TUR
Flag of Turkey.svg
Points

Manufacturers Championship

PosBike AND
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SUI
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg
SAR
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TRE
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FRA
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LAT
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POR
Flag of Portugal (official).svg
GBR
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SWE
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TUR
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Points
0
PosBike AND
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SUI
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg
SAR
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TRE
Flag of the Province of Trento.svg
FRA
Flag of France.svg
LAT
Flag of Latvia.svg
POR
Flag of Portugal (official).svg
GBR
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SWE
Flag of Sweden.svg
TUR
Flag of Turkey.svg
Points

EMXOpen

A 1-round calendar for the 2026 season was announced in October 2025. [1] EMXOpen is for riders competing on 2-stroke and 4-stroke motorcycles up to 450cc.

Calendar

RoundDateGrand PrixLocationRace 1 WinnerRace 2 WinnerRound WinnerReport
11–2 AugustFlag of Flanders.svg Flanders Lommel

Entry list

TeamConstructorNoRider

Riders Championship

PosRiderBike BEL
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Points
10
PosRiderBike BEL
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Points

Manufacturers Championship

PosBike BEL
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Points
10
PosBike BEL
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Points

EMX2T

A 1-round calendar for the 2026 season was announced in October 2025. [1] EMX2T is for riders competing on 2-stroke motorcycles of 250cc.

Calendar

RoundDateGrand PrixLocationRace 1 WinnerRace 2 WinnerRound WinnerReport
125–26 JulyFlag of the Czech Republic.svg Czech Republic Loket

Entry list

TeamConstructorNoRider

Riders Championship

PosRiderBike CZE
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Points
10
PosRiderBike CZE
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Points

Manufacturers Championship

PosBike CZE
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Points
10
PosBike CZE
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Points

EMX85

A 1-round calendar for the 2026 season was announced in October 2025. [1] EMX85 is for riders competing on 2-stroke motorcycles of 85cc.

Calendar

RoundDateGrand PrixLocationRace 1 WinnerRace 2 WinnerRound WinnerReport
125–26 JulyFlag of the Czech Republic.svg Czech Republic Loket

Entry list

TeamConstructorNoRider

Riders Championship

PosRiderBike CZE
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Points
10
PosRiderBike CZE
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Points

Manufacturers Championship

PosBike CZE
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Points
10
PosBike CZE
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Points

EMX65

A 1-round calendar for the 2026 season was announced in October 2025. [1] EMX86 is for riders competing on 2-stroke motorcycles of 65cc.

Calendar

RoundDateGrand PrixLocationRace 1 WinnerRace 2 WinnerRound WinnerReport
125–26 JulyFlag of the Czech Republic.svg Czech Republic Loket

Entry list

TeamConstructorNoRider

Riders Championship

PosRiderBike CZE
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Points
10
PosRiderBike CZE
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Points

Manufacturers Championship

PosBike CZE
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Points
10
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Points

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "European Motocross Championships: 2026 provisional calendar unveiled". fim-europe.com. 2 October 2025. Retrieved 1 January 2026.
  2. "MXGP 2026 Calendar Update Brings Historic Returnas and a Spectacular Season Kick-Off". mxgp.com. 28 November 2025. Retrieved 1 January 2026.
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  4. Andy McKinstry (12 January 2026). "Official: Brando Rispoli signs with MRT Beta for 2026". gatedrop.com. Retrieved 12 January 2026.
  5. Andy McKinstry (3 December 2025). "Official: Alexis Fueri signs with Beta MRT Racing for 2026". gatedrop.com. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
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  23. Andy McKinstry (November 2025). "Official: Cesar Paine inks deal with Max Bart Motorsport for 2026". gatedrop.com. Retrieved 6 January 2026.
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  25. 1 2 Andy McKinstry (23 December 2025). "Official: Lyonel Reichl and Leon Rudolph remain with Sarholz KTM for 2026". gatedrop.com. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
  26. Andy McKinstry. "Official: Jayson van Drunen signs with DVS Junior TM Racing for 2026". gatedrop.com. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
  27. Andy McKinstry (November 2025). "Official: August Frisk confirms plans for 2026". gatedrop.com. Retrieved 6 January 2026.
  28. Andy McKinstry. "Official: Drew Stock signs with JK Yamaha for 2026". gatedrop.com. Retrieved 3 January 2026.
  29. 1 2 3 Andy McKinstry (3 November 2025). "Confirmed: Team 737 Performance name 2026 EMX125 rider line up". gatedrop.com. Retrieved 3 January 2026.
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  32. Andy McKinstry (9 January 2026). "Official: De Baets and AIT Racing join forces for 2026". gatedrop.com. Retrieved 9 January 2026.
  33. Massimiliano Serafino (13 October 2025). "L'MR Team e Francesco Assini insieme per la stagione 2026". motocrossaddiction.com. Retrieved 3 January 2026.
  34. 1 2 Fantic Racing. "Fantic Announces All-New Line-Up for the 2026 MXGP Season". mxgp.com. Retrieved 3 January 2026.
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  36. Andy McKinstry (22 October 2025). "Official: MCV Motorsport TM reveal 2026 rider line up – Pini stays". gatedrop.com. Retrieved 3 January 2026.
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  38. 1 2 Andy McKinstry (30 November 2025). "Official: Moritz Ernecker joins KTM Factory Rookies for 2026". gatedrop.com. Retrieved 6 January 2026.
  39. 1 2 Andy McKinstry (12 November 2025). "Confirmed: A new team to contest the EMX125 series in 2026 – TMX Competition". gatedrop.com. Retrieved 3 January 2026.
  40. Andy McKinstry (November 2025). "Confirmed: Seven Motorsport TM sign Francesco Quintili for 2026". gatedrop.com. Retrieved 6 January 2026.
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