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Live text coverage of the 2026 Isle of Man TT Superbike race on Sunday 31 May.
The 2026 Isle of Man TT race week kicks off today with the six-lap Superbike TT on Sunday, May 31.
Originally, the race week was supposed to start with the three-lap Superstock TT on Saturday, but it had to be canceled due to unfavorable weather conditions.
John McGuinness, a 23-time TT winner, will lead the pack as the No.1 starter in honor of his 30th anniversary since debuting on the Isle of Man in 1996.
Although McGuinness showed strong performance in qualifying, it’s his Honda team-mate Dean Harrison who is considered the top contender for victory after dominating practice week.
Michael Dunlop and Peter Hickman are also expected to put up a strong fight, alongside other notable riders like Josh Brookes, Nathan Harrison, and Jamie Coward.
The action-packed Sunday schedule includes the roads closing at 12:30pm, followed by the adrenaline-pumping Superbike TT race consisting of 6 laps starting at 1:30pm.
