MotoGP will stay in Portugal through 2029
The championship and the Algarve International Circuit have renewed their agreement for three more seasons, keeping the Portuguese Grand Prix at Portimão.
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Archived 12 September 2026Fans and Algarve businesses can plan beyond the next race, while waiting for each season's confirmed date, tickets and transport arrangements.
- The new agreement covers the 2027, 2028 and 2029 seasons.
- The event remains at the Algarve International Circuit near Portimão.
- The 2026 Portuguese Grand Prix is scheduled for 20–22 November.
- Future renewal does not fix the date or ticket terms for every later season.
A longer commitment to Portimão
MotoGP has confirmed that Portugal will remain on the calendar through 2029. The circuit and organisers describe the extension as support for the event's sporting and regional economic role.
The 2025 weekend drew a reported 166,000 attendances across the event. Attendance totals are not the same as unique visitors and should not be used as a hotel-demand guarantee.
Plan the confirmed race first
For 2026, the official calendar places the race weekend on 20–22 November. Use the circuit and championship channels for tickets, access and any timetable change.
Accommodation and road demand can rise around Portimão and Lagos. Check cancellation terms and transport before paying, particularly if the trip depends on a later season whose exact date has not been published.
What you can do now.
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Use the official 2026 dates when booking this year's trip.
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Check ticket seller, access and cancellation terms.
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Wait for each later calendar before making non-refundable plans.
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