SpeedwayGP Will Return to Australia in 2027
The FIM has unveiled an 11-round calendar featuring a historic return to Gillman Speedway in Adelaide.
Updated on Sept. 27, 2026 in Motorsports
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The FIM announced the 2027 SpeedwayGP world championship schedule, which will culminate with two rounds in Australia on October 29 and 30, 2027. This marks the first time the series has visited Australia in a decade.
Why it matters
The decision to return to Australia follows fan demand and demonstrates a global expansion strategy following Mayfield Sports Events' acquisition of the championship. It also marks the first season to feature two rounds outside of Europe.
The 2027 series will include 11 total rounds, highlighted by Prague's 30th consecutive year hosting the event and a debut at Ipswich. This schedule marks the first time in the sport's history that two rounds will be held outside of Europe in a single season.
The players
FIM
The International Motorcycling Federation serves as the global governing body for motorcycle racing and sanctioned the 2027 schedule.
Mayfield Sports Events
This organization acquired the rights to the SpeedwayGP championships one year prior to the calendar announcement.
Gillman Speedway
Located in Adelaide, this venue was selected to host the final two rounds of the 2027 world championship.
The details
The season begins in Croatia and Poland before moving through iconic venues including Warsaw's PGE Narodowy and Prague's Marketa Stadium. The Australian finale at Gillman Speedway in Adelaide signifies a major geographical shift for the motorsport.
Timeline
May 1, 2027: The SpeedwayGP series begins in Donji Kraljevec.
August 13-14, 2027: SpeedwayGP and SGP2 rounds held in Ipswich.
August 27-28, 2027: SON2 and Speedway of Nations Final in Vastervik.
October 29-30, 2027: Final two SpeedwayGP rounds held in Adelaide.
Season Trajectory
The inclusion of two Australian rounds and an Ipswich debut signals a definitive shift toward globalizing the FIM calendar. This strategy challenges the traditional European-heavy dominance of the sport and establishes a new competitive landscape for the 2027 season.
Fans and participants should anticipate an expanded travel requirement with the inclusion of two rounds in Adelaide at the end of October. This creates a high-stakes finale in the Southern Hemisphere that will influence the ultimate championship point standings.
The takeaway
The 2027 season marks a significant milestone for the sport as it celebrates its centennial with a truly global footprint. Fans should look to the expanded geographic diversity of the 11-round schedule as a sign of the series' ongoing international expansion.
What happens next
The FIM is expected to announce the specific dates and venues for the two SON Semi-Finals and associated youth events in the coming months.
Further reading
For more information on the evolving international racing calendar, visit the Motorsports section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Cycle News.
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