2027 North West 200 moves dates, returns to previous schedule
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 5:22 AM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026
The 2027 North West 200 international road race will take place a week later, with qualifying starting on Tuesday, May 11. The change is made to avoid a clash with Northern Ireland Assembly elections on May 6. Event organizers have reverted to the previous format, which includes practice sessions on Tuesday and Thursday followed by six races on Saturday. The adjustment aims to enhance the event's festival atmosphere. Sponsors Briggs Equipment have extended their title sponsorship to coincide with the event's centenary celebrations.
- •First qualifying session on May 11, 2027.
- •Main race day scheduled for Saturday, May 15.
- •Roads will close at 09:00 BST on race days.
- •Briggs Equipment extends title sponsorship through the centenary in 2027.
- •Event formats reverts back to Tuesday and Thursday practices.
- 5:22 AMBBC Sport — New date and return to previous format for 2027 NW200
"The 2027 North West 200 international road race moves back a week to avoid a clash with the Northern Ireland Assembly and reverts back to its previous format, with qualifying commencing on Tuesday.
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