Adelaide is officially preparing for a new era of motorsport, with the Australian Grand Prix set to head through the heart of the city from 2027.
In a huge announcement today, MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group, the South Australian Government and the City of Adelaide confirmed a six-year agreement that will see the world’s premier motorcycle racing championship take over the Adelaide Street Circuit from 2027 to 2032 inclusive.
The move is the first time in history that a MotoGP Grand Prix will be staged on a true city-centre circuit without compromising the rigorous safety standards demanded in modern racing.
The new 4.195-kilometre track layout was revealed today before national media by MotoGP Chief Sporting Officer Carlos Ezpeleta and South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas. The circuit will feature 18 corners through Adelaide’s CBD streets, with riders expected to reach speeds of more than 340km/h.
The design pays homage to the iconic Australian Grand Prix circuit that hosted Formula 1 from 1985 to 1995, but with significant modifications to meet the highest contemporary MotoGP safety requirements. Every element has been engineered alongside the FIM to make sure riders can compete at full intensity with complete confidence.
MotoGP Chief Sporting Officer, Carlos Ezpeleta, shared, “Bringing MotoGP to Adelaide marks a major milestone in the evolution of our championship. This city has a world‑class reputation for hosting major sporting events, and the opportunity to design a purpose‑built circuit in the city streets is something truly unique in our sport.
“From the very beginning, together with the FIM, we made sure that safety remained uncompromised – every element of the Adelaide Street Circuit has been engineered to meet the highest standards of modern MotoGP, ensuring riders can race at full intensity with complete confidence.
“Adelaide’s commitment to major events makes it the perfect home for MotoGP’s next chapter in Australia. We’re incredibly excited to showcase a new style of racing here and to create a true celebration of our sport that brings fans even closer to the action.”
The inaugural Adelaide MotoGP will run across three days in November 2027, transforming the CBD into an electric festival zone. The city’s proven track record for hosting world-class events promises an elevated, festival-style fan experience unlike anything currently on the MotoGP calendar.
Premier Peter Malinauskas shared, “This is a major coup for South Australia and yet more evidence our state has real momentum. We are now competing with the rest of the nation for the world’s best events – and winning. Hosting the world’s first MotoGP race on a street circuit will give Adelaide a truly unique offering that is sure to attract visitors from interstate and overseas.
“This is about so much more than a world‑class motorsport event – it’s about generating economic activity for our state, supporting jobs, and putting South Australia on the global stage.”
With MotoGP experiencing record global growth, Adelaide is set to become a key stop in its next chapter from 2027.
