The MotoGP™ Australian Grand Prix has been secured for South Australia, with the global event being held at the Adelaide Street Circuit from 2027.
The historic event brings the return of international racing to the original Adelaide Grand Prix Street Circuit - and will mark 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.
In 2025, global exposure combined with tourism and hospitality of Grand Prix events delivered an average of €130m ($217m) in economic impact to local economies.
Adelaide will benefit from that same powerful uplift. As a city with a world class major events strategy, combined with the uniqueness of the event, the upside has the potential to be even greater for South Australian businesses, hotels, restaurants, and tourism operators.
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.
Premier of South Australia, Peter Malinauskas said this is a major coup for South Australia and yet more evidence the state has real momentum.
"We are now competing with the rest of the nation for the world's best events - and winning," Premier Malinauskas said.
"Hosting the world's first MotoGP race on a street circuit will give Adelaide a truly unique offering that is sure to attract visitors from interstate and overseas.
"This is about so much more than a world-class motorsport event - it's about generating economic activity for our state, supporting jobs, and putting South Australia on the global stage.
"We back major events that deliver a strong economic return and MotoGP does exactly that. MotoGP is growing globally at record pace - and Adelaide will now be a key part of that growth story."
MotoGP Chief Sporting Officer, Carlos Ezpeleta said bringing MotoGP to Adelaide marks a major milestone in the evolution of our 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.
"This partnership represents bold ambition from both MotoGP and Australia - and we couldn't be prouder to begin this journey together."
