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This year’s roster sees international headliner Jason Anderson join to compete for the World Championship title in SX1, along with the addition of Justin Hill who returns to the series joining Venom Bud Racing Kawasaki. While in SX2 a fierce battle is expected as Max Anstie returns as a full series rider in 2025, looking to reclaim his 2023 world title by facing off against last year’s champion Shane McElrath, who will be looking to make it two world titles in a row.
They are joined by a stellar cast of established race winners and rising talent across the rest of the starting gate, setting the stage for the most anticipated season in championship history. The 2025 season also sees the return of former World Champion Ken Roczen, as well as wildcard entries from Eli Tomac, Cooper Webb, Justin Cooper and Tom Vialle adding even more firepower at key events, ensuring world-class matchups across all five rounds.
Tom Burwell, CEO at World Supercross said: “The depth and quality of this year’s lineup is unmatched – this is without doubt the strongest roster we’ve ever had. Nowhere is this more apparent than in Buenos Aires which will see the strongest rider line up assembled outside of the USA for the past 20 years, this is only possible due to the support of the city of Buenos Aires and local promoter EDV Entertainment, as well as the long-term stability provided by the Geneva Agreement. Fans worldwide are going to witness something very special this year, with our big name stars heading around the globe, there isn’t a stop on the tour you’d want to miss out on. We’re delivering on our mission to give global supercross fans what they deserve, a true world class championship with even more star talent to go with it. Bring it on.”
The season kicks off under the lights in Kuala Lumpur with Round 01, when the Malaysian GP sets the tone for the rest of the season as championship favourites, reigning title holders and upcoming challengers take to the starting gate for the 2025 season.
Round 02, the Buenos Aires City GP, will mark a pivotal moment as the strongest supercross rider lineup assembled outside of the USA in the past two decades – a milestone for Argentina’s passionate motorsport fans. Championship stars including Jason Anderson and Justin Hill will race against big name wildcards including Justin Cooper and Tom Vialle, with more riders to be announced. While in SX2, reigning world champion Shane McElrath is back to defend his title against full season debutant Max Anstie and a name sure to bring the South American fans to town, Brazilian star Enzo Lopes. The event brings global icons together once again in a market already steeped in elite motocross history.
Other highlight moments on the global calendar include Round 03 in Vancouver as Eli Tomac and Ken Roczen take on Justin Cooper in a fierce face off, before Round 04’s Australian GP will see another trio of Ken Roczen, Eli Tomac and this time Cooper Webb doing battle down on the Gold Coast. The season is then wrapped up with Round 05 in Cape Town for the South African GP, as the titles of World Champion are decided and history is written in a high-stakes showdown.
Team and rider highlights:
- Pipes Motorsports Group: Kyle Chisholm and Robbie Wageman set to compete for the SX2 title, with further announcements still to come on the team’s full lineup.
- Quad Lock Honda: Shane McElrath and Joey Savatgy return, and Brodie Connolly brought in as the reigning champions look to defend their team crown.
- Team GSM: Max Anstie returns to the series after a standout wildcard appearance last season, joining French stars Jordi Tixier and Maxime Desprey.
- Venum Bud Racing Kawasaki, Rick Ware Racing, and MotoConcepts Racing all add depth and international talent, highlighting the breadth of competition across SX1 and SX2.
- Stark Future join as the seventh team enabled by the long-term stability of the recently signed Geneva Agreement, with riders to be announced soon.
Kurt Nicoll, Vice President of Race Development at World Supercross, said: “This is, without doubt, the deepest, most competitive field we’ve ever had, and we have the data to back that up. We’ve analysed rider performance, championship finishes, and global rankings to ensure fans see the world’s best on a truly international stage.
This is, without doubt, the deepest, most competitive field we’ve ever had, and we have the data to back that up. We’ve analysed rider performance, championship finishes, and global rankings to ensure fans see the world’s best on a truly international stage.
“It speaks volumes about the championship’s growth and the riders’ desire to race against the elite. The Geneva Agreement has played a key role in making this possible, giving teams the stability to invest in elite talent and ensuring the championship continues to grow at a global level. Fans around the world are in for an incredible season of supercross action.”
Shane McElrath, reigning SX2 World Supercross Champion, added: “I can’t wait to get back out on the global stage and defend my World Supercross title. The rider lineup is shaping up to be incredibly strong, and I’m ready to prove I can do it again against the best in the world.”
The landmark Geneva Agreement, signed with teams earlier this year, provides financial stability and ensures the participation of world-class talent through 2027. With prize funding, participation fees, and incentives tied to elite rider recruitment, the agreement underpins the growth of the championship and allows teams to invest confidently in marquee names.
With long-term stability secured through the Geneva Agreement, a calendar spanning five continents, and a roster filled with the sport’s biggest stars, the 2025 championship is set to deliver the most thrilling season in World Supercross history.
Even more rider announcements will be revealed soon. Fans can purchase tickets here now.
2025 FIM World Supercross Championship Rider Lineup to date:
PIPES MOTORSPORTS GROUP
• SX1 TBC
• SX1 TBC
• SX2 Kyle Chisholm (USA)
• SX2 Robbie Wageman (USA)
QUAD LOCK HONDA
• SX1 Joey Savatgy (USA)
• SX1 TBC
• SX2 Shane McElrath (USA)
• SX2 Brodie Connolly (NZL)
MOTOCONCEPTS RACING
• SX1 Austin Politelli (USA)
• SX1 Ryan Breece (USA)
• SX2 Noah Viney (CAN)
• SX2 Cullin Park (USA)
VENUM BUD RACING KAWASAKI
• SX1 Justin Hill (USA)
• SX1 Quentin Prugnieres (FRA)
• SX2 Cole Thompson (CAN)
• SX2 Kyle Peters (USA)
RICK WARE RACING
• SX1 Henry Miller (USA)
• SX1 Devin Simonson (USA)
• SX2 Enzo Lopes (BRA)
• SX2 Coty Schock (USA)
TEAM GSM
• SX1 Greg Aranda (FRA)
• SX1 Jordi Tixier (FRA)
• SX2 Max Anstie (GBR) Star Racing Yamaha
• SX2 Maxime Desprey (FRA)
STARK FUTURE
• SX1 TBC
• SX1 TBC
• SX2 TBC
• SX2 TBC
WILDCARDS
• SX1 Cooper Webb (USA) Australian GP
• SX1 Eli Tomac (USA) Australian GP & Canadian GP
• SX1 Justin Cooper (USA) Buenos Aires City GP & Canadian GP
• SX1 Tom Vialle (FRA) Buenos Aires City GP & Australian GP
• SX1 Reid Taylor (AUS) Australian GP
• Plus more to be announced
2025 FIM World Supercross Championship Calendar
Round 01: Malaysian GP, Kuala Lumpur – Stadium Merdeka, 18th October > Get Tickets
Round 02: Buenos Aires City GP, Argentina – Oscar & Juan Gálvez Racetrack, 8th November > sign up
Round 03: Canadian GP, Vancouver – BC Place, 15th November > Get Tickets
Round 04: Australian GP, Gold Coast – Cbus Super Stadium, 29th November > Get Tickets
Round 05: South African GP, Cape Town – DHL Stadium, 13th December > Get Tickets
