Check out the full 2026 Americas MotoGP weekend schedule, session start times and where to watch.
The roar of high-performance engines is set to electrify the Circuit of the Americas once again as the 2026 MotoGP season charges into Round 3 from Friday, March 27, to Sunday, March 29.
The iconic event promises thrilling battles among the world’s top riders with Marco Bezzecchi leading the championship charge for Aprilia after back-to-back victories in Thailand and a dominant Brazilian Grand Prix.
COTA is known as one of Marc Marquez‘s favourite tracks and he is a six-time winner there, though last year he crashed out of the lead in wet conditions which led to teammate Francesco Bagnaia picking up the victory.
Friday, March 27, kicks off the on-track action with FP1 at 10:45 AM local time, followed by afternoon MotoGP Practice at 15:00 PM where riders will battle for direct Q2 slots.
Saturday, March 28 is where the on‑track schedule ramps up with a double‑dose of both practice and qualifying, ahead of the highlight MotoGP Sprint Race, scheduled to start at 15:00 local time.
Sunday, March 29 stands as the climax of the Americas MotoGP weekend with warm-up kicking off the day at 10:40 AM before the full‑length Grand Prix takes centerstage at 15:00 PM for 19 laps.
For viewers worldwide, catching the race weekend is seamless through MotoGP’s official VideoPass, the gold standard streaming platform offering every session live with multi-angle onboard cams, live timing, and replays.
In the UK, TNT Sports will deliver comprehensive coverage via Discovery+, broadcasting from Friday’s FP1 through Sunday’s finale including Moto2/Moto3 and exclusive shows like MotoGP Inside Line.
US fans can tune into FOX Sports which snagged MotoGP rights in 2025 for live Sprints and Grands Prix, ensuring prime-time accessibility.
Full 2026 Americas MotoGP weekend schedule – COTA
| Day/Session | Time (GMT) | Time (Local) | Time (CET) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 27 March | |||
| FP1 | 15:45 – 16:30 | 10:45 – 11:30 | 16:45 – 17:30 |
| Timed Practice | 20:00 – 21:00 | 15:00 – 16:00 | 21:00 – 22:00 |
| Saturday 28 March | |||
| FP2 | 15:10 – 15:40 | 10:10 – 10:40 | 16:10 – 17:40 |
| Qualifying | 15:50 – 16:30 | 10:50 – 11:30 | 16:50 – 17:30 |
| Tissot Sprint | 20:00 – 21:00 | 15:00 – 16:00 | 21:00 – 22:00 |
| Sunday 29 March | |||
| Moto3 Race | 17:00 | 12:00 | 18:00 |
| Moto2 Race | 18:15 | 13:15 | 19:15 |
| MotoGP Race | 20:00 | 15:00 | 21:00 |
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