MXGP 2025 – MXGP Heads for Darwin

It’s been 24 years since the FIM World Motocross Grand Prix visited Australia, but next year it will take place in Darwin, thanks to an investment from the Northern Territory Government. The deal with MXGP rights-holder Infront Moto Racing was announced recently, and sees the event locked in at Darwin from 2025 until 2029.

The FIM Womens MX World Championship will also be held at the event.

The racing will take places on a purpose-built track at the Hidden Valley Raceway in September.

“This is big. The MXGP is an incredibly popular and high-profile major sporting event and to be able to host it here in the Territory is a real coup. It’s also incredible to be showcasing the women’s event, which has never before been held in Australia,” said Northern Territory Major Events Company CEO Suzana Bishop.

Motorcycling Australia CEO Peter Doyle said: *“Motorcycling Australia is delighted to see the FIM Motocross World Championship make its long-awaited return Down Under. Motocross racing at the highest level is electrifying, and I can’t wait to see the world’s best riders battling it out with Australia’s emerging ProMX stars in Darwin.

“It will be fast and furious from start to finish, with local and international fans in for an absolute treat. I’d like to congratulate the Northern Territory Government’s Northern Territory Major Events Company and Infront Moto Racing on forming this new partnership, with Motorcycling Australia providing all the support it can to make the MXGP round in Darwin a resounding success.”*

The top local talent will have the opportunity to compete as wildcards in all three championship classes, taking on the likes of superstars Jorge Prado and Romain Febvre, as well as New Zealand’s incredible Courtney Duncan in the ladies class. We’re looking forward to seeing young Queenslander Charli Cannon take her on.

You can keep up to date with the championship at www.mxgp.com