Round 01
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08 Aug
Calgary, Canada
McMahon Stadium
McMahon Stadium
The World Supercross Championship has confirmed that Tom Vialle will race in the 2026 British GP at Alexander Stadium on Saturday 10 October 2026, adding another world-class name to the SX1 grid.
Tickets will go on presale on Wednesday 1 July, before general sale opens on Friday 3 July. Sign up here.
For British supercross fans, this is your major save-the-date notice. The British GP will mark the second round of the 2026 World Supercross Championship and will bring the world’s best supercross riders back to Birmingham, one of the UK’s great sporting cities.
Vialle Steps into SX1
Vialle’s appearance in Birmingham will be one of the biggest talking points of the 2026 British GP. The Frenchman has already built one of the most impressive CVs in modern motorcycle racing, with two MX2 World Championships and success in the United States to his name.
Now, he is set to take on the SX1 class on the global World Supercross stage. The move adds another layer of intrigue to the 2026 Championship. Vialle has long been recognised for his precision and racecraft, qualities that have made him one of the most respected riders of his generation.
In SX1, he will face bigger bikes, bigger rivals, and the intensity of a packed international field and the Alexander Stadium will provide a fitting stage for that challenge.
The Birmingham venue is a major sporting arena in the UK and on 10 October it will be covered in dirt and transformed into a supercross track. With Vialle joining the SX1 line-up, fans can expect one of the most exciting rider rosters seen in the UK for years.
A Huge Night for British Supercross
In 2023, Villa Park hosted a memorable season opener, with Ken Roczen taking the overall victory and Max Anstie sending the home crowd into full voice in SX2. That night proved Birmingham could deliver a world-class supercross atmosphere, combining elite racing with the noise and passion of British fans.
In 2026, World Supercross returns to the city with a new venue, a new track, and a new headline storyline. Alexander Stadium will host the British GP on Saturday 10 October 2026, giving fans the chance to watch global supercross under the lights in a purpose-built stadium environment.
The event will feature fast-paced racing, tight battles, and a full international field across the Championship classes and with revised fan experiences and VIP ticket options, Vialle’s confirmation only raises the anticipation.
Save the Date: Ticket Presale Opens 1 July
Fans should mark their calendars now. Tickets for the 2026 World Supercross British GP will go on presale on Wednesday 1 July, with general onsale beginning on Friday 3 July.
Demand is expected to be high as World Supercross returns to Birmingham with one of the strongest international line-ups in the Championship’s history. With Vialle now confirmed for SX1, the British GP is shaping up as one of the must-see motorsport events of 2026.
The Frenchman joins the likes of Cooper Webb, Joey Savatgy, Enzo Lopes, Christian Craig and Shane McElrath in what promises to generate some interesting storylines.
Whether you followed the drama of Villa Park in 2023, watched Vialle’s rise through the world championship ranks, or simply want to experience supercross at its most intense, Alexander Stadium on 10 October is the place to be.
Birmingham Gets Ready
The 2026 British GP will bring the speed, sound, and spectacle of World Supercross back to the Midlands. The city has already shown its passion for the sport, and Alexander Stadium offers a new stage for the Championship to build on that momentum.
Expect world-class riders, fireworks, enhanced fan experiences and a crowd ready to create another unforgettable British GP atmosphere.
Tom Vialle’s SX1 entry gives the event a major international headline, but it also speaks to the growing strength of the World Supercross Championship. The series continues to attract elite talent from across the sport, giving fans around the world the chance to see top riders compete in major global cities.
Presale opens Wednesday 1 July. General sale opens Friday 3 July. Save the date for the 2026 World Supercross British GP at Alexander Stadium, Birmingham.