2026 MotoGP Grand Prix of the Netherlands | Automotive Experience
Motorbike Road Racing
2026 MotoGP Grand Prix of the Netherlands
Assen, Drenthe, Netherlands2026-06-26 to 2026-06-28
About This Event
The oldest event on the MotoGP calendar, held at TT Circuit Assen since the world championship series began in 1949 — the only venue to have hosted a Grand Prix every season. Three races across the weekend on a 4.5km permanent circuit known as The Cathedral of Speed, with Moto3, Moto2 and MotoGP classes competing through 18 corners of grippy asphalt.
What to Expect
Support categories include Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup and Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup
Saturday Sprint race introduced to the format since 2023
Friday and Saturday general admission permits access to all grandstands
Geert Timmer chicane tests rider precision through fast direction changes
Ossebroeken hairpin corner sits where overtaking action concentrates
Best Way to Experience It
Haarbocht Grandstand at Turn 1 captures heavy braking and first-corner battles
Arrive early to secure best general admission spots on grass banks
MotoGP VIP Village packages include paddock tours and pit lane walks
Good to Know
Children 15 and under enter free everywhere Friday and Saturday
Parking at circuit free of charge in designated areas
Shuttle buses run between train station and circuit entrance
Late June brings mild conditions with frequent rainfall totaling 80-85mm monthly
Small personal food and beverages permitted, such as sandwich or bottle
Is This Event Right For You?
Best fit if you value historic venues — 77th edition of MotoGP's oldest event, attained world championship status in 1949, only circuit hosting motorcycle Grand Prix uninterruptedly since series creation except 2020.
Best fit if you enjoy championship finales — three classes racing same weekend with Moto3, Moto2, MotoGP each holding separate races, Saturday sprint and Sunday feature format, mid-season championship points crucial.
Best fit if you like passionate fan atmosphere — 200,000+ weekend attendance at "The Cathedral of Speed," free admission for youth under 16, largest one-day sporting event in Netherlands drawing European touring enthusiasts.
Not ideal if you prefer intimate viewing experiences — 105,000+ race day crowds filling 110,000 circuit capacity mean packed grandstands, limited trackside proximity, narrow 4.555km circuit with rapid direction changes surrounded by grass banks.
