MotoGP 2026 United States Grand Prix: how to watch, race schedule and weather forecast

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MotoGP heads to the United States for the third round of the 2026 season, with plenty of momentum building after an action-packed start to the year. Here’s everything you need to know about the race, including the full schedule and how to watch.

Marco Bezzecchi arrives at Circuit of the Americas (COTA) as the championship leader, following back-to-back victories in Thailand and Brazil. The Italian secured his latest win at the Autódromo Internacional Ayrton Senna, beating Aprilia teammate Jorge Martin and delivering the manufacturer its first-ever premier class one-two finish.

Bezzecchi made a decisive start in Brazil, snatching the lead from Fabio di Giannantonio at Turn 1. Behind him, Martin immediately piled pressure on Marc Marquez, overtaking the reigning world champion in the opening corners to secure second place.

The weekend, however, was not without drama. Saturday’s action was significantly delayed after a sinkhole appeared on the circuit. When racing finally resumed, Marquez bounced back in style, charging from third on the grid to win the sprint race, overtaking both Bezzecchi and polesitter di Giannantonio.

When is the MotoGP 2026 United States Grand Prix?

The third round of the 2026 MotoGP season sees the grid head to the Circuit of the Americas for the United States Grand Prix. The race in America will take place between 27-29 March 2026, with the 19-lap battle beginning at 3pm track time.

Saturday’s Sprint race is scheduled for 3pm, lasting 10 laps around the iconic Texas-based track.

How to watch the MotoGP 2026 United States Grand Prix

The 2026 MotoGP United States Grand Prix can be streamed via MotoGP’s Videopass. A subscription to the basic Videopass costs £26.13 (€29.99) a month or £174.27 (€199.99) a year, which gives fans access to live and on-demand races.

A small price upgrade to £28.74 (€32.99) monthly and £182.97 (€209.99) unlocks TimingPass, which gives subscribers access to real-time live data.

UK viewers can watch the MotoGP United States Grand Prix via a subscription to TNT Sports and Quest. A subscription to the streaming service, through Discovery+ costs £30.99 a month and gives viewers access to four live TV channels and a number of other streamed live sports.

Fans in Australia can watch MotoGP live on FoxSports via Kayo. The streaming platform, which also has broadcast rights to a number of motorsport series, including Formula 1, starts at $29.99 a month, and allows viewers access to over 50 sports live and on demand.

Free highlights of the 2026 MotoGP United States Grand Prix will be available on the MotoGP website and its YouTube channel after the race.

What is the weather forecast for the MotoGP 2026 United States Grand Prix?

The MotoGP 2026 United States Grand Prix is forecast to be warm, with sunny intervals, before cloud coverage clears on Sunday for the main race.

Temperatures should reach highs of 30°C on Sunday, with a gentle breeze hitting the track over the course of the grand prix weekend.

There is a minimal chance of rain on Friday between the practice sessions, however, at a 10% risk for two hours, this should not cause any disruptions.

Where is the MotoGP 2026 United States Grand Prix being held?

The MotoGP 2026 United States Grand Prix will be staged at the Circuit of the Americas, also known as COTA, in Austin, Texas. The 5.513km (3.426mi) circuit was designed by American businessman Tavo Hellmund and 1993 Motorcycle World Champion Kevin Schwantz, who worked with iconic track architect Hermann Tilke, who has created some of Formula 1 and MotoGP’s most exciting circuits.

COTA officially opened in 2012, hosting the F1 United States Grand Prix, before MotoGP made its debut at the circuit the following year. A MotoGP race has been held at the track ever since, missing just 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Marc Marquez is the most successful rider at the United States Grand Prix, winning seven times, including consecutively between 2013 and 2018, before winning again in 2021. The reigning world champion also holds the track record, setting a time of 2:02.221 last year on his Ducati GP25.

Who won the MotoGP 2025 United States Grand Prix?

Francesco Bagnaia won the 2025 United States Grand Prix after Marc Marquez’s winning streak came to a crashing end whilst he was leading the race. Marquez looked set for this third consecutive victory before clipping a kerb just before the halfway mark of the race, leaving him out of the grand prix.

His teammate Bagnaia then stormed to victory ahead of Alex Marquez and Fabio Di Giannantonio, giving the younger Marquez brother the lead in the world championship standings.

The race had started with chaos after M.Marquez opted to run to the garage for his slick bike, with the Spaniard standing to the side of his bike before the start of the race instead of sitting on board. The move from the polesitter then triggered a number of other drivers to rush for wet tyres, including A.Marquez and di Giannantonio and Bagnaia.