MotoGP has confirmed that the Australian Grand Prix will move from Phillip Island to the Adelaide street circuit from the 2027 season.
After the Victorian Government rejected MotoGP’s request to relocate the race from Phillip Island to Albert Park, the race has instead moved to South Australia.
The initial agreement will see the premier class race in South Australia until 2032, penning a six-year agreement starting in November 2027.
The track itself will have 18 corners, which follows “the blueprint of the Adelaide Street Circuit that hosted Formula 1 events between 1985 and 1995.”
“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,” stated MotoGP Chief Sporting Officer Carlos Ezpeleta.
“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.
“This partnership represents bold ambition from both MotoGP and Australia – and we couldn’t be prouder to begin this journey together.”
The Premier of South Australia, Peter Malinauskas, added: “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.
“We back major events that deliver a strong economic return, and MotoGP does exactly that. MotoGP is growing globally at record pace – and Adelaide will now be a key part of that growth story.”
MotoGP is set to bid farewell to one of its most popular circuits among fans and riders alike, which has hosted races since 1987.
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