Held at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, the Superbike World Championship showcases the latest high-performance superbikes.
Held over three days, this huge event on Phillip Island is guaranteed to bring thrills and spills and is a great event for all ages.
Superbike World Championship Phillip Island 2026 Dates, Schedule & Tickets
The 2026 Australian event is setting the scene for the most anticipated #WorldSBK season opener yet at the acclaimed Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit. The WorldSBK championship has returned every year since 1990, bar 1993.
No other circuit on the global tour has hosted as many rounds, with riders, teams and fans flocking for three decades to the sweeping turns and thrillingly fast 4.445 km circuit that borders the stunning ocean vista of Bass Strait.
Over the event weekend, you will get to see two-wheel racing action you won’t believe on a challenging and formidable race track that is the fastest in the world.
The motorcycles that race in the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship are based on recent or current production bikes on sale to the general public through the normal manufacturer channels.
Being an internationally renowned race, the Superbike World Championship is one of the top three global motorsport series alongside Formula 1 and MotoGP and is televised to millions of people worldwide.
The World Superbike Championship is a series of 14 races over three continents, and Phillip Island is stage one of the Championship. As the season opener, be one of the first to see your favourite riders test their new bikes in the 2026 season. The championship regulations allow four-cylinder bikes of up to 1000cc or twins up to 1200cc.
Entry is FREE into the WORLDSBK Expo, located alongside Gardner Straight, showcasing many major motorcycle manufacturers and suppliers with the latest news and releases.
Super screens are strategically positioned around the circuit in premium viewing locations, including Gardner Straight North and South, at the Start/Finish line, Doohan Corner, Siberia and Turn 10, giving you uninterrupted viewing of all the world-class racing action.
Purchase your Pit Walk pass for Saturday and Sunday from the Event Information Office, located at the base of the pedestrian overpass on Gardner Straight (until sold out).
The Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit Visitor Centre will be open to event patrons. Located within the Visitor Centre, the Champions Cafe is the perfect place to take a break, relax and watch live coverage of the event. Check out all the official event and Circuit merchandise, try your skills on the GP Slot Car track and Simulator Race Centre or browse through the History of Motorsport Display and marvel at the superb collection of 25 Grand Prix motorcycles from the famous Italian marques, Aprilia and Cagiva.
General Admission
Whether you plan to be along the Gardner Straight fence line, perched up at Lukey Heights or roaming around the circuit soaking up the atmosphere, General Admission is for you!
Choose a 3-day adrenaline-filled weekend or an action-packed Single-day ticket!
Upgrade your single-day experience to include paddock access for only $20 extra, and enjoy up-close and personal access to all the action. Here, you can celebrate the wins, enjoy food and drinks plus live entertainment, and feel part of the event!
Campground Packages
If you’re after the ultimate Superbike weekend, you can’t go past camping at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit. Whether you’re on your bike, bringing the whole family or looking for somewhere to park your caravan, there is an option for you!
Whether you’re on your bike, bringing the whole family or looking not to leave all the creature comforts at home, there is an option for you!
Bikes Only Area
The dedicated bikes-only area gives campers on bikes a safer and exclusive area where they can ride their bikes in and out during the event. So, bring your mates, park next to your tent, and enjoy the Superbike weekend.
Powered Sites
A limited number of powered sites (5m x 10m) are available in the Trackside General Campground for those who don’t want to leave all the creature comforts at home. Get in early, as sites are expected to sell out fast!
General Area
In addition to these areas, there will be a general campground for campers with vehicles, motorcycles and powered campsites. Campers in this area can move their vehicles in and out of the campground during the event.
Bar SBK
Capture all the exhilarating action from the circuit’s optimum viewing locations – Doohan Corner, Siberia and Lukey Heights. If stepping it up a notch is your thing, then Bar SBK is just for you!
Package inclusions:
– Pre-Purchase Bar SBK tickets are now available for only $315.00
– 3-Day Access to all Bar SBK facilities
– 3-Day WorldSBK Paddock access
– Three prime undercover viewing locations – Doohan Corner, Siberia & Lukey Heights
– Superscreen viewing from each facility
– Bar SBK bike parking at Siberia & Lukey Heights
– Dedicated toilets at all facilities
– Garden furniture in all facilities
– Wide selection of beer available in stubbies
Please note Bar SBK tickets must be pre-purchased as they will not be available at the gate.
Trackside VIP Hospitality experience!
Our VIP Hospitality experience allows you to kick back in the comfort of our Pit Roof facilities and witness the World Superbikes as they scream down Gardner Straight.
Package Features:
– Circuit entry, including access to the World SBK Paddock
– Access to the Paddock Show, Pit Walks, Parc Fermé, rider autograph signing sessions, press conferences and other media events
– Official World SBK program
– Reserve carpark outfield (per 2 guests) Or reserved infield motorcycle pass (per motorcycle)
– VIP shuttle bus from the reserved carpark to the infield area and return
– Access to the History of Motorsport Museum at the Circuit Visitors Centre
Club Superbike
Kick back and relax in the comfort of our VIP hospitality suite located on the Pit Roof. See the World Supers hit speeds of 320 km/hr as they scream down Gardner Straight.
VIP Facility:
– Comfortable climate-controlled glass-fronted VIP suite overlooking Pit Lane & Gardner Straight
– Access to an exclusive outdoor rooftop viewing area
– Reserved seating per person within a shared VIP suite (book early for the best available seat)
– Hot buffet lunch, morning tea and afternoon tea
– Beer, wine, soft drink, tea & coffee service, Eftpos bar for purchase of spirits
– Flat screen TVs within the VIP suite showing all the on-track action
– Large screen viewing within the suite with live course commentary
How to Get Here
Drive or Ride
The route to the circuit from the airport is via the “Tullamarine Freeway” connecting to Citylink, follow directional signage to the Monash Freeway, South Gippsland Hwy, Bass Highway to San Remo, then cross the bridge onto Phillip Island.
Follow the Phillip Island Tourist Road signs, turning off at Back Beach Road, where the circuit is located.
Train
V/Line also operates daily train services from Melbourne, Dandenong & Cranbourne with a coach connection to Cowes.
Shuttle Bus
Services will operate daily between the circuit and various points around Phillip Island and San Remo on Saturday and Sunday during the event.
Ferry
Daily services between Stony Point and Cowes with connecting shuttle bus to Circuit.
Helicopter
Get exclusive access to the Circuit with transfers from Essendon, Moorabbin, Tyabb, Tooradin and Phillip Island Airports.
Are you able to buy tickets now or when the date is confirmed? Thanks, Gill
Hi Gillian,
Tickets aren’t yet on sale, you will need to wait until the dates are announced which will occur later in the year. I am not sure when exactly that will be, so make sure to check back with us regularly as I will keep an eye on any announcements made by the organisers.
Kind regards,
Jess
Date is TBA.
How can anyone book accommodation?
Hi there, not much we can do about confirming the date, as the organisers haven’t announced it as yet.
However, in previous years the event has always been held in late February. Perhaps you could book accommodation for the last weekend in February with a “free cancellation” option so that you can change the dates (if required) once they are announced.
Check out the link here for Booking.com and make sure you select accommodation with the “free cancellation” option.
Kind regards,
Jess
Can you share this information to my email, would very much like to organised a group of friends to go
Hi Diane,
If you are just after a link to the page, share this email with your friends as I have posted the link to the page here.
The dates will be updated as soon as they are released.
Best regards,
Jess