Darwin to host MXGP round in 2025

After an absence of 24 years, international-level motocross is coming back to Australia in 2025, with Darwin to host a round of the FIM Motocross World Championship (MXGP) in 2025.  A deal struck between the Northern Territory Major Events Company (NTMEC) and MXGP rights holder Infront Moto Racing will see an MXGP round held in Darwin from 2025 to 2029, with an option to extend beyond the initial five-year term.

The last time the FIM Motocross World Championship came to Australia was in 2001, when the likes of Stefan Everts, Joel Smets and Mickael Pichon rode at Broadford. Back then, Andrew McFarlane showed he was more than a match for the world’s best, taking a runner-up finish in the 500cc moto, while a young Chad Reed impressed in the 250cc class and went on to finish second in the championship that year.

The return of MXGP to Australia in 2025 will also see Darwin host the FIM Women’s Motocross World Championship - an Australian first. Dates are still to be confirmed, but expected to be sometime in September. The Aussie round will be held on a purpose-built track within Darwin’s Hidden Valley Motorsports Complex.
 

"This is big. The MXGP is an incredibly popular and high-profile major sporting event and to be able to host it here in the Territory is a real coup," said Northern Territory Major Events Company CEO Suzana Bishop. “It’s also incredible to be showcasing the women’s event, which has never before been held in Australia.
“Not only are thousands of Australian fans expected to attend the inaugural Darwin round, but a huge contingent of international visitors will also make the journey as the city becomes the epicentre of world motocross."

The MXGP of Australia will feature the current MXGP, MX2 and Women’s MX classes, plus a national support class. All three world championship classes will include Australian wildcard entries.
“Motorcycling Australia is delighted to see the FIM Motocross World Championship make its long-awaited return Down Under,” said MA CEO, Peter Doyle. “I can’t wait to see the world’s best riders battling it out with Australia’s emerging ProMX stars in Darwin.
"I’d like to congratulate the Northern Territory Government’s Northern Territory Major Events Company and Infront Moto Racing on forming this new partnership, with Motorcycling Australia providing all the support it can to make the MXGP round in Darwin a resounding success.”

Further details on the 2025 MXGP of Australia will be released later this year. Go to: mxgp.com for general updates. For key dates and ticket information regarding the Australian round, go to: ntmajorevents.com.au