Phillip Island continues as Supercars venue despite losing MotoGP
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 9:16 AM
Last updated Oct 17, 2026
On October 17, 2026, Phillip Island will host the Australian Grand Prix for the last time, marking the end of its MotoGP and World Superbike events. The venue, known for its iconic status among fans, will shift to be a key location on the Supercars calendar starting in 2027. The departures of MotoGP and WorldSBK come as part of a broader repositioning in motorsport scheduling. The upcoming event next weekend will conclude this chapter of Phillip Island's racing history.
- •Phillip Island will lose MotoGP and WorldSBK events in the coming months.
- •The venue will become a major fixture for Supercars starting in 2027.
- •The Australian Grand Prix will take place at Phillip Island for the final time next weekend.
- •Phillip Island is known as one of the most popular venues among fans.
- 9:16 AMMotorsport.com — Phillip Island to remain in use despite MotoGP and WorldSBK departures
- 9:16 AMYahoo Sports — Phillip Island to remain in use despite MotoGP and WorldSBK departures
"Although the Phillip Island circuit will lose MotoGP and the World Superbike Championship over the next few months, it will become a major fixture on the Supercars calendar from 2027. MotoGP is preparing to bid farewell to one of its most iconic venues, and one of the most popular among fans, next weekend when it hosts the Australian Grand Prix for the final time. The circuit has hosted the ...Keep reading
"Phillip Island to continue to host top-line motorsport as Supercars announces return for 2027
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External links- Motorsport.comOct 17, 2026, 9:16 AMPhillip Island to remain in use despite MotoGP and WorldSBK departures
Although the Phillip Island circuit will lose MotoGP and the World Superbike Championship over the next few months, it will become a major fixture on the Supercars calendar from 2027. MotoGP is preparing to bid farewell to one of its most iconic venues, and one of the most popular among fans, next weekend when it hosts the Australian Grand Prix for the final time. The circuit has hosted the ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsOct 17, 2026, 9:16 AMPhillip Island to remain in use despite MotoGP and WorldSBK departures
Phillip Island to continue to host top-line motorsport as Supercars announces return for 2027
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