MotoGP and Harley-Davidson officially announced a new global bagger racing series for 2026, including a six-round schedule. Officially named the Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup, the series will be held as supporting classes to the 2026 MotoGP World Championship at those six events.
The inaugural race will fittingly be held at Circuit of the Americas on March 27-29, followed by the May 29-31 round at Mugello, the June 26-28 round at the TT Circuit Assen, August 7-9 at Silverstone, August 28-30 at Aragón, and September 18-20 at Austria’s Red Bull Ring.
Harley-Davidson and MotoGP™ today officially unveiled the Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup, along with its full 2026 race calendar, marking the launch of the first global racing series dedicated to high-performance Harley-Davidson bagger motorcycles. Announced at a press conference at Austria’s iconic Red Bull Ring, the six-round series will debut next year, bringing American V-Twin power to legendary circuits across the U.S. and Europe.
Based on Harley-Davidson’s Grand American Touring platform, Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup race bikes will be radically transformed for speed, agility, and spectacle, offering fans a visceral new kind of racing experience unlike anything currently on the MotoGP™ schedule.
The series kicks off in the United States before making its way across Europe and onto the global stage. From the hills of Mugello to the historic straights of Silverstone, the Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup will bring distinctive American performance and international competition together in a thrilling, six-round championship.
2026 Race Calendar
- Grand Prix of The Americas – Circuit of the Americas (USA): March 27–29
- Grand Prix of Italy – Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello (Italy): May 29–31
- Grand Prix of the Netherlands – TT Circuit Assen (Netherlands): June 26–28
- Grand Prix of the United Kingdom – Silverstone Circuit (UK): August 7–9
- Grand Prix of Aragon – MotorLand Aragón (Spain): August 28–30
- Grand Prix of Austria – Red Bull Ring (Austria): September 18–20 – Championship Round
Austria’s Red Bull Ring will host the final and title-awarding round, honoring the country’s deep motorsport heritage and growing prominence on the global racing stage.
“The launch of the Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup signals a bold new era for Harley-Davidson and for the sport of motorcycle racing,” said Jochen Zeitz, Chairman, President and CEO, Harley-Davidson. “This series is about pushing limits, of our machines, our riders, and our brand, on a global stage. We’re proud to partner with MotoGP™ to bring this vision to life.”
The Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup was first teased earlier this year during the Grand Prix of France at the legendary Le Mans circuit, where Harley-Davidson and MotoGP™ shared their joint vision for a global bagger racing championship. The response from fans, media, and the industry was immediate and enthusiastic, setting the stage for today’s full reveal.
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