MotoGP
MotoGP Qatar 2026 (Lusail): race and sprint times, qualifying and TV
The Qatar MotoGP starts at 8:00 pm local time on Sunday 8 November 2026, which is 12:00 pm ET; in the UK it is 17:00, in South Africa 19:00, in India 10:30 pm and in Sydney 4:00 am on Monday. The Sprint is at 17:00 UK time on Saturday (12:00 pm ET). Qualifying is at 13:05 UK time on Saturday (8:05 am ET). UK: TNT Sports. US: FOX Sports.
Qatar MotoGP takes place at Lusail International Circuit, Lusail.
Starts Sunday 8 November 2026Add to calendarTime card to shareBig times are in your own time zone.
Key facts
- Round 20 of 22, moved from its original April date because of the situation in the Middle East.
- The only night race on the MotoGP calendar: practice Friday, qualifying and Sprint Saturday 7 November, Grand Prix Sunday 8 November.
- If results go to the extreme, this is the earliest round at which the title can be decided.
What changed
- MotoGP moved the Qatar Grand Prix from 10 to 12 April to 6 to 8 November.
Qatar MotoGP race time around the world
| Where you are | Qualifying 1 | Qualifying 2 | Sprint | Warm Up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Your time (UK) | ||||
| At the venue (Lusail) | Sat 7 Nov, 15:40 | Sat 7 Nov, 16:05 | Sat 7 Nov, 20:00 | Sun 8 Nov, 15:40 |
| UK & Ireland (London, Dublin, GMT) | Sat 7 Nov, 12:40 | Sat 7 Nov, 13:05 | Sat 7 Nov, 17:00 | Sun 8 Nov, 12:40 |
| Central Europe | Sat 7 Nov, 13:40 | Sat 7 Nov, 14:05 | Sat 7 Nov, 18:00 | Sun 8 Nov, 13:40 |
| Nigeria (Lagos, WAT) | Sat 7 Nov, 13:40 | Sat 7 Nov, 14:05 | Sat 7 Nov, 18:00 | Sun 8 Nov, 13:40 |
| US & Canada Eastern | Sat 7 Nov, 7:40 am | Sat 7 Nov, 8:05 am | Sat 7 Nov, 12:00 pm | Sun 8 Nov, 7:40 am |
| US Central | Sat 7 Nov, 6:40 am | Sat 7 Nov, 7:05 am | Sat 7 Nov, 11:00 am | Sun 8 Nov, 6:40 am |
| US Mountain | Sat 7 Nov, 5:40 am | Sat 7 Nov, 6:05 am | Sat 7 Nov, 10:00 am | Sun 8 Nov, 5:40 am |
| US Pacific | Sat 7 Nov, 4:40 am | Sat 7 Nov, 5:05 am | Sat 7 Nov, 9:00 am | Sun 8 Nov, 4:40 am |
| Mexico City | Sat 7 Nov, 6:40 am | Sat 7 Nov, 7:05 am | Sat 7 Nov, 11:00 am | Sun 8 Nov, 6:40 am |
| Brazil (São Paulo) | Sat 7 Nov, 09:40 | Sat 7 Nov, 10:05 | Sat 7 Nov, 14:00 | Sun 8 Nov, 09:40 |
| Argentina | Sat 7 Nov, 09:40 | Sat 7 Nov, 10:05 | Sat 7 Nov, 14:00 | Sun 8 Nov, 09:40 |
| South Africa (SAST) and Central Africa (CAT) | Sat 7 Nov, 14:40 | Sat 7 Nov, 15:05 | Sat 7 Nov, 19:00 | Sun 8 Nov, 14:40 |
| Saudi Arabia and East Africa (Nairobi) | Sat 7 Nov, 15:40 | Sat 7 Nov, 16:05 | Sat 7 Nov, 20:00 | Sun 8 Nov, 15:40 |
| UAE | Sat 7 Nov, 16:40 | Sat 7 Nov, 17:05 | Sat 7 Nov, 21:00 | Sun 8 Nov, 16:40 |
| India (IST) | Sat 7 Nov, 6:10 pm | Sat 7 Nov, 6:35 pm | Sat 7 Nov, 10:30 pm | Sun 8 Nov, 6:10 pm |
| Philippines & Malaysia | Sat 7 Nov, 8:40 pm | Sat 7 Nov, 9:05 pm | Sun 8 Nov, 1:00 am | Sun 8 Nov, 8:40 pm |
| Australia (Sydney, AEDT) | Sat 7 Nov, 11:40 pm | Sun 8 Nov, 12:05 am | Sun 8 Nov, 4:00 am | Sun 8 Nov, 11:40 pm |
| New Zealand | Sun 8 Nov, 1:40 am | Sun 8 Nov, 2:05 am | Sun 8 Nov, 6:00 am | Mon 9 Nov, 1:40 am |
Full weekend schedule: practice, qualifying, sprint and race
| Session | Your time | UK | US Eastern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Practice 1 | 12:45 | Fri 6 Nov, 12:45 | Fri 6 Nov, 7:45 am |
| Practice | 17:00 | Fri 6 Nov, 17:00 | Fri 6 Nov, 12:00 pm |
| Free Practice 2 | 12:00 | Sat 7 Nov, 12:00 | Sat 7 Nov, 7:00 am |
| Qualifying 1 | 12:40 | Sat 7 Nov, 12:40 | Sat 7 Nov, 7:40 am |
| Qualifying 2 | 13:05 | Sat 7 Nov, 13:05 | Sat 7 Nov, 8:05 am |
| Sprint | 17:00 | Sat 7 Nov, 17:00 | Sat 7 Nov, 12:00 pm |
| Warm Up | 12:40 | Sun 8 Nov, 12:40 | Sun 8 Nov, 7:40 am |
| Race | 17:00 | Sun 8 Nov, 17:00 | Sun 8 Nov, 12:00 pm |
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 Qatar MotoGP in the UK?
- Race: 17:00 on Sunday 8 November UK time. Sprint: 17:00 on Saturday 7 November UK time. Qualifying 2: 13:05 on Saturday 7 November UK time.
- What time is the Qatar MotoGP in the US?
- Race: 12:00 pm on Sunday 8 November ET. Sprint: 12:00 pm on Saturday 7 November ET. Qualifying 2: 8:05 am on Saturday 7 November ET. On the West Coast: 9:00 am PT.
- What time is the Qatar MotoGP in Australia?
- Race: 4:00 am on Monday 9 November in Sydney. Sprint: 4:00 am on Sunday 8 November in Sydney. Qualifying 2: 12:05 am on Sunday 8 November in Sydney.
- Where is the Qatar MotoGP?
- Lusail International Circuit, Lusail.
- How can I watch the Qatar 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.
- MotoGP: official 2026 event timetable data (the events feed behind the motogp.com calendar)
- MotoGP: 2026 calendar
- Marhaba: MotoGP Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Qatar 2026
- MotoProWorks: Qatar GP moved to November
- Crash.net: F1 Middle East races (mentions MotoGP Qatar on 8 November)
- MotoGP: new date for the Qatar Grand Prix (15 March 2026)