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The seventh round of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship will take place Saturday in Arlington, TX. Things are getting tight atop the 450SX championship standings as Hunter Lawrence holds a slim one point lead over Eli Tomac. Ken Roczen and Cooper Webb are tied for third in points, 11 back.
Arlington will mark the opening round of the 250SX East Division.
Scroll on for the latest injury updates, viewing guide and more for round seven.
450SX
Christian Craig will race despite suffering fractures in his ring and pinky fingers in a first-turn crash with Jason Anderson in his heat race in Seattle.
RJ Hampshire broke two of his metatarsals and displaced another in his foot prior to Seattle Supercross. He’s out for Arlington.
Jorge Prado is dealing with a shoulder injury sustained in Seattle. The team said he suffered no major injuries but that he’s dealing with excessive swelling and irritation in his shoulder joint. He is out for this weekend but is hopeful to return in Daytona.
Jordon Smith will make his 2026 and 450SX debut this weekend after missing the first six rounds due to a shoulder injury sustained at the 2025 SMX World Championship.
Also out: Justin Barcia, Benny Bloss, Cade Clason, Austin Forkner, Logan Karnow, Jett Lawrence, Max Miller, Mitchell Oldenburg
250SX East
Casey Cochran broke his collarbone earlier this week while preparing for the opener and is out for Arlington.
Gage Linville sustained “five broken ribs, grade three lacerated liver, and a small collapsed lung” in a practice crash. He noted on his social media that he plans to return before the end of Supercross.
Jo Shimoda is expected to race the opener after suffering a neck injury during the off-season.
Arlington Supercross Viewing Guide
| Date | Race | Time | Channel | |
| Sat, Feb 21 | Race Day Live | 1:00 p.m. ET | Peacock | Live |
| Sat, Feb 21 | Pre-Race Show | 6:30 p.m. ET | Peacock | Live |
| Sat, Feb 21 | Night Show | 7:00 p.m. ET | Peacock | Live |
International viewers can stream the race live and watch on-demand with the SuperMotocross Video Pass.
Arlington Race Day Schedule
All times local
11:30am – 11:42am 250 Group C Qualifying (First 2 Minutes Free)
11:47am – 11:59am 250 Group B Qualifying (First 2 Minutes Free)
12:04pm – 12:16pm 250 Group A Qualifying (First 2 Minutes Free)
12:21pm – 12:33pm 450 Group A Qualifying (First 2 Minutes Free)
12:38pm – 12:50pm 450 Group B Qualifying (First 2 Minutes Free)
12:55pm – 1:07pm 450 Group C Qualifying (First 2 Minutes Free)
1:12pm – 1:22pm KTM Junior Racing Free Practice
2:10pm – 2:22pm 250 Group C Qualifying
2:27pm – 2:39pm 250 Group B Qualifying
2:44pm – 2:56pm 250 Group A Qualifying
3:01pm – 3:13pm 450 Group A Qualifying
3:18pm – 3:30pm 450 Group B Qualifying
3:35pm – 3:47pm 450 Group C Qualifying
3:52pm – 4:02pm KTM Junior Racing Qualifying
5:30pm – 6:06pm Opening Ceremonies
6:06pm – 6:14pm 250 Heat #1 – 6 Minutes/Plus 1 lap – 20 riders (1 – 9 to Main)
6:20pm – 6:28pm 250 Heat #2 – 6 Minutes/Plus 1 lap – 20 riders (1 – 9 to Main)
6:34pm – 6:42pm 450 Heat #1 – 6 Minutes/Plus 1 lap – 20 riders (1 – 9 to Main)
6:48pm – 6:56pm 450 Heat #2 – 6 Minutes/Plus 1 lap – 20 riders (1 – 9 to Main)
7:02pm – 7:08pm KTM Junior Racing Main Event – 3 Laps – 15 Riders
7:21pm – 7:28pm 250 Last Chance Qualifier – 5 Minutes/Plus 1 lap – 22 riders (1 – 4 to Main)
7:33pm – 7:40pm 450 Last Chance Qualifier – 5 Minutes/Plus 1 lap – 22 riders (1 – 4 to Main)
7:56pm – 8:13pm 250 Main Event – 15 Minutes/Plus 1 lap – 22 riders
8:29pm – 8:51pm 450 Main Event – 20 Minutes/Plus 1 lap – 22 riders
