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The 2026 Monster Energy SMX World Championship schedule was released last week and now that the exclusive pre-sale window has expired, tickets are available for all 17 rounds of the 2026 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship to the public at SupercrossLive.com.
The 17-race Supercross schedule is poised to visit 16 different cities spread across 13 states, from California and Arizona to Ohio and Pennsylvania. New to the schedule this season is a stop at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland, Ohio for the first time in over 30 years. After a brief hiatus, stops in Houston, Texas at NRG Stadium and Nashville, Tennessee at Nissan Stadium, return. FanFest is currently planned for all Supercross rounds except Detroit, Michigan (Round 11). Ticketing information for Daytona International Speedway (Round 8) in Daytona Beach, Florida can be found at the following link: DAYTONA Supercross – Daytona International Speedway.
The biggest stars in the sport will be lining up at the Anaheim Opener in January as the 450SX Class once again promises to deliver one of the deepest fields in recent memory. Five past champions – Jason Anderson, Eli Tomac, Chase Sexton, defending Supercross champion Cooper Webb, and defending SMX World Champion Jett Lawrence (Australia) will be fighting for another title. Vying for their first crack at the crown will be top contenders Hunter Lawrence (Australia, SMX World Championship and Pro Motocross runner-up), Ken Roczen (Germany), Dylan Ferrandis (France), Justin Cooper, Aaron Plessinger, Malcolm Stewart, and Justin Barcia each of whom are former champions, race winners, and podium finishers.
In the 250SX Class fans can also expect some epic battles as 2026 will feature the return of defending Western Division Champion and 250 Class Pro Motocross Champion, Haiden Deegan and runner-up finishers on the East and West, Seth Hammaker and Julien Beaumer. Defending SMX World Champion Jo Shimoda is still seeking his first Supercross and Pro Motocross championships and will be in hot pursuit of those titles in 2026. Not to be forgotten, seasoned veterans Jordon Smith, Cameron McAdoo, Levi Kitchen, Austin Forkner, Max Anstie (U.K.), Chance Hymas and Nate Thrasher are all in the conversation for wins and championships in either division.
At the other end of the athlete spectrum, fans can be the first to see the fastest amateurs in the country at the following Supercross events as the SMX LeagueTM continues to develop the next generation of amateur prospects. Five Supercross rounds will feature top-level amateurs through the SMX Next program. Athletes competing in the SMX Next Class will be awarded points towards their pro Supercross license based on their finishing positions at each round.
SMX Next will be contested at the following rounds:
- Round 3 – Anaheim, Calif. on Saturday, January 24 at Angel Stadium of Anaheim
- Round 4 – Houston, Texas on Saturday, January 31 at NRG Stadium
- Round 8 – Daytona Beach, Fla. on Saturday, February 28 at Daytona International Speedway
- Round 10 – Birmingham, Ala. on Saturday, March 21 at Protective Stadium
- Round 15 – Philadelphia, Pa. on Saturday, April 25 at Lincoln Financial Field
The 2026 program will culminate with the SMX Next AMA National Championship at Round 15 in Philadelphia, Pa. for athletes who qualify.
In its 27th year of competition, the KTM Junior Supercross, presented by Wells Fargo and Powered by Ford F-150 Lightning, will be featured at 10 rounds throughout the 2026 season culminating in an 11th Championship Round that will take place in Salt Lake City at the final round of the indoor Supercross season.
The longstanding, exciting introductory platform first introduced by KTM North America, Inc. over two decades ago will continue to encourage the future stars of Supercross to hit the very same track as their factory heroes.
The KTM Junior Supercross will be presented at the following rounds:
- Round 1 – Anaheim, Calif. on Saturday, January 10 at Angel Stadium of Anaheim
- Round 2 – San Diego, Calif. on Saturday, January 17 at Snapdragon Stadium
- Round 4 – Houston, Texas on Saturday, January 31 at NRG Stadium
- Round 5 – Glendale, Ariz. on Saturday, February 7 at State Farm Stadium
- Round 7 – Arlington, Texas on Saturday, February 21 at AT&T Stadium
- Round 9 – Indianapolis, Ind. on Saturday, March 7 at Lucas Oil Stadium
- Round 11 – Detroit, Mich. on Saturday, March 28 at Ford Field
- Round 12 – St. Louis, Mo., on Saturday, April 4 at The Dome At America’s Center
- Round 13 – Nashville, Tenn. on Saturday, April 11 at Nissan Stadium
- Round 16 – Denver, Colo. on Saturday, May 2 at Empower Field at Mile High
- Round 17 – Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, May 9 at Rice-Eccles Stadium
Registration for the 2026 KTM Junior Supercross program will be announced soon via KTM North America. In the meantime, those interested in participating in the 2026 program can find more information at ktmjrsx.com.
Ticketing information and on sale dates for the Pro Motocross Championship season of the 2026 Monster Energy SMX World Championship series will be announced later in the year as well as the SMX Next Moto Combine and WMX rounds. St
