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North West 200 Confirms 2026 Dates and Full Race Week Schedule

A detailed timetable highlighting road closures plus evening racing positions the North Coast meet as the season’s lead‑in to the Isle of Man TT.

Overview

  • The 2026 event runs from Monday 4 May to Saturday 9 May on the Triangle course on Northern Ireland’s North Coast.
  • Practice is set for Wednesday 6 May and Thursday 7 May, with roads closed from 9:00 to 15:00 on both days.
  • Racing opens on Thursday evening with four‑lap Superstock, Superbike and Supersport contests, with roads shut from 16:45 to 21:00.
  • Saturday 9 May features two Superbike, two Supertwin, one Supersport and one Superstock race, with closures from 9:00 to 19:00.
  • Broadcast plans have not been announced, with local reports suggesting BBC Northern Ireland is likely to carry live coverage; the Isle of Man TT follows on 25 May–7 June 2026.