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Feld Motor Sports have released the track maps for the three round SuperMotocross Playoffs coming in September.
The 2026 Playoffs will feature three all new locations in 2026. Playoff 1 will take place on Saturday, September 12 at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Playoff 2 will take place on Saturday, September 19 at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California and the SMX World Championship Final will take place on Saturday, September 26 at Thunder Ridge Nature Arena in Ridgedale, Missouri.
Check out the track maps and full press release below:
Round 1 – Columbus, OH
Round 2 – Carson, CA
Round 3 – Ridgedale, MO
Tickets are officially on sale for the 2026 SMX World Championship Playoffs and Final. As previously announced by the SMX League, Playoff 1 will take place on Saturday, September 12 at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Playoff 2 will take place on Saturday, September 19 at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California and the SMX World Championship Final will take place on Saturday, September 26 at Thunder Ridge Nature Arena in Ridgedale, Missouri.
SMX Priority Members can purchase tickets starting today, January 27 with public on-sale availability beginning Tuesday, February 3 at SuperMotocross.com.
Last year’s postseason run saw two of the sport’s brightest stars cement their place in the history books as Japanese athlete Jo Shimoda won his very first 250cc World Championship while era-defining Jett Lawrence successfully defended his 450cc World Championship and became the first athlete to win three back-to-back SMX World Championship titles in the premier class.
Columbus sits at the heart of the Midwest, a region long known for its passionate motorsports fan base and deep grassroots racing culture. Ohio has produced generations of riders and racing fans, making Historic Crew Stadium a natural fit for the SMX World Championship Playoffs. Every square foot of the venue’s expansive floor space will be utilized to create a unique SMX track layout that will include a large contingent of sand; an elevated start and use of an existing stage built into the stands.
Southern California is a staple in the Supercross and Motocross racing history books, making the area highly desirable for racing when the opportunity is presented. The 2026 regular season began in California a mere three weeks ago and for the first time in its history will also include a postseason round late in the year. Situated in the greater Los Angeles area, Dignity Health Sports Park brings the Playoffs to a market with a long-standing connection to the sport and a strong motorsports and media presence. Sand will be integrated into the track design to create a more natural terrain environment.
The Monster Energy SMX World Championship will culminate in a special Final at Thunder Ridge Nature Arena in Ridgedale, Missouri, which has already drawn rave reviews as one of the most picturesque and jaw-dropping venues in North America. Set within a stunning natural amphitheater, Thunder Ridge Nature Arena presents a one-of-a-kind outdoor experience that promises to create unforgettable memories by combining the natural beauty of the Ozarks with the striking architecture that seamlessly integrates into the surrounding environment. The SMX World Championship Final will offer world-class racing alongside a premier stay at Big Cedar Lodge, the Official Accommodations partner, featuring championship-level golf, exceptional restaurants and an immersive outdoor experience across its iconic resort. The natural terrain at Thunder Ridge Nature Arena will provide the most Motocross-inspired track design of this year’s postseason with natural elevation, rough sections, and one-of-a-kind viewing options close to the track that fans have come to expect.
A variety of travel packages will be available to fans for the SMX World Championship Final. Please visit SuperMotocross.com for more details. Fans can purchase hotel and camping accommodations that include many ticketing and VIP experience options.
Fans can expect a two-day experience in Columbus, Ohio and Ridgedale, Missouri as these rounds will offer a Friday Fan Zone and a Saturday FanFest experience. Friday’s Fan Zone will feature access to the pre-race press conference, free practice sessions, and the SMX Insiders Live show. Further details and a complete programming schedule will be released later in the year. Playoff 2 in Carson, California will be a one day event and will include access to all the race teams, athletes, and experiential activities in a one-day Saturday FanFest experience format.
The SMX World Championship Playoffs and Final will feature the best athletes in the world as the top 20 in combined Supercross and Pro Motocross points are automatically seeded into the playoff rounds. Athletes will be competing for the sport’s ultimate World Championship title, and the prestige that comes from overcoming adversity through a 28-round, dual-discipline (indoor and outdoor) season, plus two SMX Playoffs and a Final.
The entire SMX World Championship series is now on sale, including 17 Rounds of Monster Energy Supercross, 11 Rounds of the Pro Motocross Championship, and the post-season Playoffs and Final. To purchase tickets and stay up to date on the latest news and highlights, visit SuperMotocross.com, SupercrossLIVE.com or ProMotocross.com.
