For the first time ever, Cape Town steps into the global spotlight as it hosts the FIM World Supercross Championship — bringing the speed, energy, and adrenaline of world-class racing to South Africa. The Mother City isn’t just another stop on the tour; it’s the season’s most electrifying destination, where the championship battles reach their peak and new legends will be crowned.
The South African GP promises an unforgettable night under the lights, featuring both SX1 (450cc) and SX2 (250cc) classes as the world’s fastest riders go bar-to-bar for glory. Expect massive jumps, razor-sharp precision, explosive battles through the whoops, and that signature South African crowd energy that takes the atmosphere to another level.
FIM World Supercross South Aftica Schedule Local Time
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 15:30 | EARLY ENTRY GATES OPEN (For Early Entry Ticket Holders) |
| 16:15 | SX2 Practice |
| 16:30 | SX1 Practice |
| 16:45 | SX2 Qualifying |
| 17:00 | SX1 Qualifying |
| 17:12 | SX2 Superpole (Top 4 Riders from Qualifying) |
| 17:20 | SX1 Superpole (Top 4 Riders from Qualifying) |
| 17:30 | MAIN GATES OPEN |
| 19:00 | OFFICIAL SOUTH AFRICAN GP OPENING |
| 19:38 | SX2 Sprint Race 1 (8 laps) |
| 19:55 | SX1 Sprint Race 1 (8 laps) |
| 20:20 | SX2 Sprint Race 2 (8 laps) |
| 20:37 | SX1 Sprint Race 2 (8 laps) |
| 21:04 | SX2 Main Race 3 (12 laps) |
| 21:20 | SX2 Podium Presentation (with SX2 World Supercross Champion) |
| 21:33 | SX1 Main Race 3 (12 laps) |
| 21:52 | SX1 Podium Presentation (with SX1 World Supercross Champion) |
| 22:00 | South African GP Concludes |
250 Points
450 Points
World Supercross South Africa qualifying begins at 15:30 Central European Time, 14:30 in the United Kingdom, 9:30 AM Eastern Time and 6:30 AM Pacific Time in the United States, and at 00:30 AEST on Sunday morning in Australia.
World Supercross South Africa’s Night Show begins at 18:30 Central European Time, 17:30 in the United Kingdom, 12:30 PM Eastern Time and 9:30 AM Pacific Time in the United States, and at 03:30 AEST on Sunday morning in Australia.
