Watch 2026 Austrian MotoGP Event

The 2026 Austrian MotoGP takes centre stage at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg from 18 to 20 September, with the event forming the 15th round of the MotoGP World Championship. The fast and flowing Austrian circuit is set to host another important weekend as the title battle intensifies heading into the final stages of the season.

The Austrian Grand Prix is also a significant home event for KTM, with the manufacturer looking to deliver a strong performance in front of its home crowd. Pedro Acosta will be one of the riders to watch for KTM, while Ducati and Aprilia are expected to feature prominently in the battle for victory.

Much of the attention will be on Marc Márquez and Jorge Martín, who arrive in Austria level on 274 points at the top of the championship standings. Márquez currently leads on countback because of his greater number of race victories. Marco Bezzecchi is also in contention, although he arrives after a difficult weekend at Misano.

The Red Bull Ring's combination of long straights, heavy braking zones and relatively short lap length often produces close racing. With the Sprint on Saturday and the main Grand Prix on Sunday, there will be two opportunities for riders to score valuable championship points.

2026 Austrian MotoGP schedule

All times below are Central European Summer Time (CEST) at the Red Bull Ring.

Friday, September 18: Free Practice 1 – 10:45; Practice – 15:00
Saturday, September 19: Free Practice 2 – 10:10; Qualifying – 10:50; Sprint – 15:00
Sunday, September 20: Warm-up – 09:40; MotoGP Race – 14:00

For viewers in India (IST), the key sessions are Free Practice 1 at 2:15 PM Friday, Practice at 6:30 PM Friday, qualifying at 2:20 PM Saturday, the Sprint at 6:30 PM Saturday, and the main race at 5:30 PM Sunday.

When and where to watch 2026 Austrian MotoGP?

Fans can follow the Austrian Grand Prix through their local MotoGP broadcasters, while the official MotoGP VideoPass provides live coverage of MotoGP sessions and on-demand content. Availability of television and streaming coverage varies by country.

The Austrian weekend also marks the end of the main European stretch of the 2026 MotoGP calendar. After Spielberg, the championship heads into its Asia-Pacific phase before returning to Europe for the season-ending races in Portugal and Valencia in November.

With the championship leaders tied on points and multiple manufacturers capable of fighting at the front, the 2026 Austrian MotoGP promises a crucial weekend of racing at the Red Bull Ring.