The 2026 FIM Speedway calendar has been revealed as Polish city Lodz hosts its first FIM Speedway Grand Prix event on August 1, while the FIM Speedway World Cup returns with an exciting new format, culminating in a Final at Warsaw’s PGE Narodowy on August 29.
• Polish club Lodz stages its first-ever Speedway GP event on August 1 as 10-round series confirmed for 2026
• FIM Speedway World Cup to be contested across three different countries, climaxing at Warsaw’s PGE Narodowy on August 29
• Manchester’s National Speedway Stadium set for a second straight Speedway GP double-headeron June 5 and 6
• Torun’s Marian Rose Motoarena returns to the Speedway GP calendar, hosting the final round on September 26
• The knockout-style Qualifying format is retained, with Speedway GP World Championship points on the line in five sprint races
• The sport’s next generation of stars compete in a three-round SGP2 series, with SON2 and youth categories SGP3 and SGP4 returning
• The 2026 FIM Speedway season will be the first under incoming FIM Speedway global promoter Mayfield Sports Events Ltd, with Warner Bros. Discovery to continue as global broadcaster and rights distributor
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Richard Coleman, founder of Mayfield Sports Events Ltd, looks forward to an epic season of world-championship action as the Silverstone-based company takes over as FIM Speedway global promoter from Warner Bros. Discovery, who will continue to serve as global broadcaster and rights distributor for the championships.
He said: “This is the start of a very exciting journey for Mayfield Sports Events Ltd, and we have much to look forward to in 2026. I am delighted to welcome Lodz on to the Speedway GP calendar for the first time, and there’s no doubt all eyes will be on Warsaw for what should be an unforgettable PZM FIM Speedway World Cup Final.
“We also look forward to seeing the FIM SWC contested over a slightly different format, with the three events staged across three different countries. I am sure the German fans in Landshut and Latvian supporters in Riga will be keen to get behind their teams, who will be at home for the two Semi-Finals, and we are expecting an incredible atmosphere, as ever, in Warsaw.
“Along with Lodz joining the Speedway GP calendar, we have another Manchester double-header, Torun returning to the Speedway GP calendar, and more FIM Speedway action in Landshut, Prague, Wroclaw, Malilla, Riga and Vojens.
“My team and I look forward to meeting our fans and stakeholders from around the world in the coming weeks and months as we work with our partners at the FIM to deliver a fan-focused, stable and sustainable future for FIM Speedway.”
FIM Track Racing Commission (CCP) director Armando Castagna commented: “I’m very pleased to welcome Lodz on to the Speedway GP calendar. I’m sure fans will be excited to visit the Moto Arena Lodz, perhaps for the first time, along with all of our returning venues.
“We also look forward to taking the FIM Speedway World Cup to three different countries. With both Semi-Finals and the Final all featuring the host nation, I’m sure there will be plenty of interest in all three events.
“On behalf of the FIM, I welcome our new global promoter Mayfield Sports Events Ltd. We are looking forward to working with Richard Coleman and his team to develop the FIM Speedway World Championships in the coming years.”
FIM Speedway Race Director Phil Morris added: “The 2025 season saw us crown six individual and team world champions from five different countries, and one of the most exciting Speedway GP World Championship battles in the series’ 30-year history.
“Poland’s Bartosz Zmarzlik beat Australia’s Brady Kurtz to the gold medal by just one point, and we are expecting another great series in 2026. I look forward to working with all of our riders from around the world and our new FIM Speedway global promoter Mayfield Sports Events Ltd to deliver a superb season for our fans at trackside and watching around the world.”