The FIM World Supercross Championship has pulled the plug on its 2026 season, ending the championship with immediate effect after just one round of racing and throwing the future of the global series into serious question. World Supercross announced Wednesday that the remainder of the 2026 championship has been canceled as SX Global, the series’ commercial rights holder, continues discussions with potential investors.
The decision comes just two weeks after WSX canceled the scheduled British GP in Birmingham, England, citing the need for additional investment and short-term operational measures. The British round was originally scheduled for Oct. 10. With the cancellation of the British GP, the writing was already on the wall. Now the remaining rounds in Argentina, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand have also been scrapped, bringing the 2026 championship to an abrupt end.
Only the opening Canadian GP in Calgary was completed on Aug. 8. Cooper Webb took the SX1 victory, while Max Anstie dominated the SX2 class. The abbreviated season marks a major setback for a championship that entered 2026 promising an expanded global footprint across five continents. The original six-round schedule was designed to take World Supercross to Canada, the United Kingdom, Argentina, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand.
Despite the shutdown, SX Global insists the series is not necessarily finished.
“World Supercross remains in advanced discussions with potential investors regarding the future of the series,” the championship said in its announcement. The organization added that it remains confident in the global potential of World Supercross and hopes the ongoing investment discussions can provide a platform for the championship to return.
The abrupt cancellation leaves riders, teams, promoters and fans facing an uncertain future. It also ends what was expected to be a championship battle featuring some of the sport’s biggest names on an international stage.
