Get ready for World Superbikes

On February 20 - 22, the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) heads down under to the picturesque Phillip Island Circuit to kick off the 2026 season.

Heralding its traditional place on the Championship's calendar, the Phillip Island Circuit will open the gates to WorldSBK fans for its 35th year, providing ticket-goers with an unforgettable three-days of worldclass production motorbike racing.

Supporting the header categories' three races, will be the World Supersport, Australian Superbike, Supersport and Supersport 300 grid who respectively will take to the tarmac with riders vying for their first critical points and wins of the season.

The Australian contingent remains strong with home hero Remy Gardner retaining his ride with GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team who will take to the world-class grid for his fourth season, along with young gun Oli Bayliss in World Supersport who will race with PTR Triumph Factory Racing for a second season.

Alongside the season regulars, some new faces will take to the WorldSBK championship including Miguel Oliveria - heralding a longtime career within MotoGP - who will make his WorldSBK debut with ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team at Phillip Island.

Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing - Ducati) looks set to be the competitor to beat in 2026 as the Italian comes off a strong 2025 season after finishing the championship in second place, just 13 points behind three-time World Championship winner Toprak Razgatlioglu who makes his move to MotoGP with Pramac Yamaha for 2026.

Off-track, the thrill of the action continues with entertainment operating near Gardner Straight both within and outside the exhibition building throughout the three-days. Including retail manufacturers, a bar, music, motorbike simulators, kids come and try activities plus more.

Locals free Friday

Bass Coast Shire residents are invited to take advantage of Locals Free Friday on February 20. Show proof of residency at the gate and gain free entry.

Ticketing

Various ticketing options are available including single and three-day General Admission, BarSBK, camping and VIP hospitality. Gather your mates and enjoy the adrenaline fuelled atmosphere of world-class production motorbike racing and witness the globe's motorcycling elites in action, on-track, as they push the limits vying for their first points of the season.

Book at worldsbk.com.au or Ticketek.

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