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The World Superbike series will feature a new weekend format in 2026
The World Superbike organisers have introduced a new event schedule for the 2026 season in alignment with MotoGP’s changes from a few years back, focusing on Saturday and Sunday for the main races.
World Superbike races will now be the final contests of each event day, establishing a clear hierarchy within the championship’s structure.
Saturday’s racing will kick off with the WorldWCR at midday, followed by the World Sportsbike class and World Supersport before the first World Superbike race at 3:30pm.
On Sunday, the World Superbike Superpole race will start the day at 11:10am, maintaining the same order as Saturday for the remaining races.
This updated schedule aims to provide a more engaging and intuitive race weekend experience for fans, culminating in the WorldSBK race and podium celebrations at the Paddock Show.
The 2026 season kicks off on 20-22 February at Phillip Island, promising a high-intensity and high-reward show across the full race programme.
