The original Adelaide Grand Prix Street Circuit will roar to life once more with South Australia securing the rights to the MotoGP Australian Grand Prix from 2027.
It will be the first time a MotoGP-era event has ever been held in a downtown circuit with uncompromised modern day safety measures.
MotoGP brings enormous economic value to every destination it races in, with global exposure combined with tourism and hospitality delivering an average of $217m in economic impact to local economies in 2025.
The arrival of MotoGP in 2027 cements South Australia’s reputation as the nation’s premier destination for major events, building on the success of events such as LIV Golf and AFL Gather Round.
The first Australian MotoGP™ in Adelaide will be held across three days in November 2027 in the period before the bp Adelaide Grand Final to maximise utilisation of the circuit and minimise disruptions.
The event will see the return of the full-length Adelaide Grand Prix Street Circuit used during the Formula 1 era, with important modifications to meet Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme’s (FIM) rigorous safety standards.
The circuit length is planned to be approximately 4.195 km with 18 turns and expected top speeds of more than 340 km/h. The current Supercars version of the Adelaide Street Circuit is 3.22 km and 14 turns.
MotoGP™ is enjoying unprecedented growth around the world, with a global fanbase of more than 630 million people, a record 3.6 million attendees at races in 2025 and TV audiences up 9 per cent over the past year.
The 2026 MotoGP™ World Championship season features 22 Grand Prix races held in 18 different countries across five continents with riders coming from all points of the globe placing Adelaide back on the international motorsport calendar.
MotoGP Chief Sporting Officer Carlos Ezpeleta said that bringing MotoGP to Adelaide marked a major milestone in the evolution of the championship.
“This city has a world‑class reputation for hosting major events, and the opportunity to design a purpose‑built circuit in the heart of the city is something truly unique in our sport,” Mr Ezpeleta said.
“From the very beginning, we made sure that safety remained uncompromised - every element of the Adelaide City Circuit has been engineered to meet the highest standards of modern MotoGP, ensuring our riders can race at full intensity with complete confidence.
“Adelaide’s passion, culture, and commitment to major events make it the perfect home for MotoGP’s next chapter in Australia.
“We’re incredibly excited to showcase a new style of Grand Prix racing here and to create a festival experience that brings fans even closer to the action.”
