MotoGP
MotoGP Portugal 2026 (Portimao): race and sprint times, qualifying and TV
The Portuguese MotoGP starts at 1:00 pm local time on Sunday 22 November 2026, which is 8:00 am ET; in the UK it is 13:00, in South Africa 15:00, in India 6:30 pm and in Sydney 12:00 am on Monday. The Sprint is at 15:00 UK time on Saturday (10:00 am ET). Qualifying is at 11:15 UK time on Saturday (6:15 am ET). UK: TNT Sports. US: FOX Sports.
Portuguese MotoGP takes place at Autodromo Internacional do Algarve, Portimao.
Starts Sunday 22 November 2026Add to calendarTime card to shareBig times are in your own time zone.
Key facts
- Round 21 of 22, moved to 22 November when the Qatar round was rescheduled.
What changed
- The Portuguese Grand Prix moved to 22 November when the Qatar round was rescheduled.
Portuguese MotoGP race time around the world
| Where you are | Qualifying 1 | Qualifying 2 | Sprint | Warm Up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Your time (UK) | ||||
| At the venue (Portimao) | Sat 21 Nov, 10:50 | Sat 21 Nov, 11:15 | Sat 21 Nov, 15:00 | Sun 22 Nov, 09:40 |
| UK & Ireland (London, Dublin, GMT) | Sat 21 Nov, 10:50 | Sat 21 Nov, 11:15 | Sat 21 Nov, 15:00 | Sun 22 Nov, 09:40 |
| Central Europe | Sat 21 Nov, 11:50 | Sat 21 Nov, 12:15 | Sat 21 Nov, 16:00 | Sun 22 Nov, 10:40 |
| Nigeria (Lagos, WAT) | Sat 21 Nov, 11:50 | Sat 21 Nov, 12:15 | Sat 21 Nov, 16:00 | Sun 22 Nov, 10:40 |
| US & Canada Eastern | Sat 21 Nov, 5:50 am | Sat 21 Nov, 6:15 am | Sat 21 Nov, 10:00 am | Sun 22 Nov, 4:40 am |
| US Central | Sat 21 Nov, 4:50 am | Sat 21 Nov, 5:15 am | Sat 21 Nov, 9:00 am | Sun 22 Nov, 3:40 am |
| US Mountain | Sat 21 Nov, 3:50 am | Sat 21 Nov, 4:15 am | Sat 21 Nov, 8:00 am | Sun 22 Nov, 2:40 am |
| US Pacific | Sat 21 Nov, 2:50 am | Sat 21 Nov, 3:15 am | Sat 21 Nov, 7:00 am | Sun 22 Nov, 1:40 am |
| Mexico City | Sat 21 Nov, 4:50 am | Sat 21 Nov, 5:15 am | Sat 21 Nov, 9:00 am | Sun 22 Nov, 3:40 am |
| Brazil (São Paulo) | Sat 21 Nov, 07:50 | Sat 21 Nov, 08:15 | Sat 21 Nov, 12:00 | Sun 22 Nov, 06:40 |
| Argentina | Sat 21 Nov, 07:50 | Sat 21 Nov, 08:15 | Sat 21 Nov, 12:00 | Sun 22 Nov, 06:40 |
| South Africa (SAST) and Central Africa (CAT) | Sat 21 Nov, 12:50 | Sat 21 Nov, 13:15 | Sat 21 Nov, 17:00 | Sun 22 Nov, 11:40 |
| Saudi Arabia and East Africa (Nairobi) | Sat 21 Nov, 13:50 | Sat 21 Nov, 14:15 | Sat 21 Nov, 18:00 | Sun 22 Nov, 12:40 |
| UAE | Sat 21 Nov, 14:50 | Sat 21 Nov, 15:15 | Sat 21 Nov, 19:00 | Sun 22 Nov, 13:40 |
| India (IST) | Sat 21 Nov, 4:20 pm | Sat 21 Nov, 4:45 pm | Sat 21 Nov, 8:30 pm | Sun 22 Nov, 3:10 pm |
| Philippines & Malaysia | Sat 21 Nov, 6:50 pm | Sat 21 Nov, 7:15 pm | Sat 21 Nov, 11:00 pm | Sun 22 Nov, 5:40 pm |
| Australia (Sydney, AEDT) | Sat 21 Nov, 9:50 pm | Sat 21 Nov, 10:15 pm | Sun 22 Nov, 2:00 am | Sun 22 Nov, 8:40 pm |
| New Zealand | Sat 21 Nov, 11:50 pm | Sun 22 Nov, 12:15 am | Sun 22 Nov, 4:00 am | Sun 22 Nov, 10:40 pm |
Full weekend schedule: practice, qualifying, sprint and race
| Session | Your time | UK | US Eastern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Practice 1 | 10:45 | Fri 20 Nov, 10:45 | Fri 20 Nov, 5:45 am |
| Practice | 15:00 | Fri 20 Nov, 15:00 | Fri 20 Nov, 10:00 am |
| Free Practice 2 | 10:10 | Sat 21 Nov, 10:10 | Sat 21 Nov, 5:10 am |
| Qualifying 1 | 10:50 | Sat 21 Nov, 10:50 | Sat 21 Nov, 5:50 am |
| Qualifying 2 | 11:15 | Sat 21 Nov, 11:15 | Sat 21 Nov, 6:15 am |
| Sprint | 15:00 | Sat 21 Nov, 15:00 | Sat 21 Nov, 10:00 am |
| Warm Up | 09:40 | Sun 22 Nov, 09:40 | Sun 22 Nov, 4:40 am |
| Race | 13:00 | Sun 22 Nov, 13:00 | Sun 22 Nov, 8:00 am |
Every date still to come is on the MotoGP 2026 race and sprint times for the last rounds, and TV page.
Where to watch
| Country | Where to watch | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| All countries | VVOLTIX Ad Every sport and every channel in one IPTV subscription: 55,000+ live channels from 80+ countries, PPV and events included | From $6.66 a month for all of it. Free trial, no card |
| UK | TNT Sports (streaming on HBO Max); Quest free highlights | TNT Sports: subscription; Quest: free |
| US | FOX Sports (FS1 and FS2; Fox One streaming) | Subscription |
| Spain | DAZN | Subscription |
| Italy | Sky Sport MotoGP (NOW streaming); TV8 free | Sky: subscription; TV8: free |
| Australia | Fox Sports via Foxtel and Kayo Sports | Subscription |
| Indonesia | Trans7 (free-to-air); SPOTV via Vidio and Vision+ | Trans7: free; Vidio/Vision+: subscription |
| Worldwide | MotoGP VideoPass | Subscription |
The row marked Ad is advertising. Every other row is the official broadcaster there.
Quick answers
- What time is the Portuguese MotoGP in the UK?
- Race: 13:00 on Sunday 22 November UK time. Sprint: 15:00 on Saturday 21 November UK time. Qualifying 2: 11:15 on Saturday 21 November UK time.
- What time is the Portuguese MotoGP in the US?
- Race: 8:00 am on Sunday 22 November ET. Sprint: 10:00 am on Saturday 21 November ET. Qualifying 2: 6:15 am on Saturday 21 November ET. On the West Coast: 5:00 am PT.
- What time is the Portuguese MotoGP in Australia?
- Race: 12:00 am on Monday 23 November in Sydney. Sprint: 2:00 am on Sunday 22 November in Sydney. Qualifying 2: 10:15 pm on Saturday 21 November in Sydney.
- Where is the Portuguese MotoGP?
- Autodromo Internacional do Algarve, Portimao.
- How can I watch the Portuguese MotoGP?
- UK: TNT Sports (streaming on HBO Max); Quest free highlights; US: FOX Sports (FS1 and FS2; Fox One streaming); Australia: Fox Sports via Foxtel and Kayo Sports. The table above has the other countries.
Sources
Checked 26 October 2026. We update this page when a time, card or broadcaster changes.