Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup Announces 2026 Schedule

Harley-Davidson, in partnership with MotoGP, has announced a series of key milestones for the inaugural season of the Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup, as the provisional grid expands, the official weekend schedule format is confirmed, and ticket packages go on sale for all six rounds of the 2026 championship.

The provisional entry list now stands at four teams and nine riders, with Niti Racing (Indonesia) joining previously announced teams Saddlemen Race Development (USA), Cecchini Racing Garage (Italy), and Joe Rascal Racing (Australia). Joe Rascal Racing has also received approval to expand its entry from two to three riders.

"With the addition of Niti Racing, and the approval of a third rider for Joe Rascal Racing, the provisional entry list now stands at four teams and nine riders," said Jeffrey Schuessler, Global Director of Racing Programs at Harley-Davidson. "This gives us a strong and competitive foundation for year one, and with ongoing discussions involving additional teams, we're encouraged by the level of global interest as we continue to build the series in a structured and sustainable way."

The 2026 Bagger World Cup schedule features six rounds across North America and Europe:

• United States – Circuit of the Americas (Austin): March 27–29 • Italy – Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello: May 29–31 • Netherlands – TT Circuit Assen: June 26–28 • Great Britain – Silverstone Circuit: August 7–9 • Aragón (Spain) – MotorLand Aragón: August 28–30 • Austria – Red Bull Ring: September 18–20 (Championship Round)

At most rounds, the weekend follows a three-day format with Free Practice on Friday, Qualifying and Race 1 on Saturday (immediately after the MotoGP Tissot Sprint), and Race 2 on Sunday. The Italian Grand Prix at Mugello will feature a modified format with Qualifying on Friday and both races on Saturday.

Bagger World Cup race bikes are built on Harley-Davidson's Grand American Touring platform, featuring a Milwaukee-Eight V-Twin 131R race-modified motor producing over 200 horsepower with top speeds up to 300 km/h (186 mph).