KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — MotoGP is set to usher in its 2026 season with a landmark city-wide launch in Kuala Lumpur, marking the first time the championship brings its global season opener into the heart of a major capital city.
Taking place on 7 February 2026, the season launch will transform the Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) precinct and the iconic Petronas Twin Towers into the backdrop for an immersive celebration that blends motorsport, entertainment and urban culture. The free-to-attend event positions Kuala Lumpur not just as a host city, but as part of the spectacle itself.
In the lead-up to the main event, fans and city visitors can experience a week-long MotoGP Fan Zone housed inside KLCC Shopping Mall from 2 to 7 February, operating daily from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. The Fan Zone will feature interactive showcases, close-up bike displays and exclusive experiences designed to bring fans closer to the sport beyond the racetrack.
The highlight of the week unfolds on Saturday night, 7 February, with a Pit Box-style motorcycle display at the KLCC entrance, followed by the MotoGP 2026 Season Launch Show staged against the Petronas Twin Towers. The evening programme will combine an urban bike run, rider presentations and live entertainment, offering a rare fusion of racing culture and city nightlife.
All MotoGP riders are expected to attend the launch, with the event streamed live globally across MotoGP’s official digital platforms, allowing fans worldwide to take part in the celebration.
The main launch show will run from 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM, while fan activations continue throughout the week. Entry to all public events is free, with fans encouraged to register their interest in advance.
By placing its season launch at one of Asia’s most recognisable landmarks, MotoGP signals a bold, lifestyle-forward approach to the sport — one that brings racing out of the circuit and into the rhythm of the city.
Fans can register their interest in attending the 2026 MotoGP Season Launch at KLCC via MotoGP’s official fan platform.
