MotoGP Malaysia 2026: Race Time, Tickets, Where to Watch
The Petronas Grand Prix of Malaysia, round 19 of 22 in the MotoGP world championship, runs from Friday, Oct. 30 to Sunday, Nov. 1 at the Sepang International Circuit. The 20-lap Grand Prix starts at 3 pm Malaysia time on Sunday (07:00 UTC), and Saturday's 10-lap Sprint also starts at 3 pm, according to MotoGP's schedule feed. Friday, Oct. 30 is free entry to all seat zones, the circuit says (Sepang International Circuit).
Malaysia is the second of the five rounds left after Indonesia, following the Australian GP on Oct. 23–25. Jorge Martín (Aprilia) leads Marc Márquez (Ducati) by two points, 355 to 353, after the Indonesian GP, so the title fight reaches Sepang still open (see our Indonesian GP results and standings and the Australian GP schedule).
What time is the MotoGP Malaysia race in your city?
| Where | Q2 Sat. | Sprint Sat. | Race Sun. |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTC | 03:15 | 07:00 | 07:00 |
| Sepang, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Manila, Perth | 11:15am | 3:00pm | 3:00pm |
| Jakarta, Bangkok | 10:15am | 2:00pm | 2:00pm |
| Dhaka | 9:15am | 1:00pm | 1:00pm |
| Delhi, Mumbai | 8:45am | 12:30pm | 12:30pm |
| Karachi | 8:15am | 12:00pm | 12:00pm |
| Dubai | 7:15am | 11:00am | 11:00am |
| Riyadh, Doha | 6:15am | 10:00am | 10:00am |
| Paris, Rome | 4:15am | 8:00am | 8:00am |
| London | 3:15am | 7:00am | 7:00am |
| New York | 11:15pm Fri. | 3:00am | 2:00am |
| Los Angeles | 8:15pm Fri. | 12:00am | 12:00am |
| Sydney | 2:15pm | 6:00pm | 6:00pm |
| Auckland | 4:15pm | 8:00pm | 8:00pm |
Sepang is on Malaysia time (UTC+8). UK and European clocks went back on Oct. 25, and US clocks go back at 2 am local time on Sunday, Nov. 1: by the 07:00 UTC race start New York has changed and Los Angeles has not. A day name after a time means it falls on a different day where you are. Q2 is the second qualifying session, which decides the front of the grid.
Full MotoGP schedule at Sepang
| Day | Session | Sepang (MYT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri. Oct. 30 | Free Practice 1 | 10:45–11:30 | 02:45–03:30 |
| Fri. Oct. 30 | Practice | 15:00–16:00 | 07:00–08:00 |
| Sat. Oct. 31 | Free Practice 2 | 10:10–10:40 | 02:10–02:40 |
| Sat. Oct. 31 | Qualifying 1 | 10:50–11:05 | 02:50–03:05 |
| Sat. Oct. 31 | Qualifying 2 | 11:15–11:30 | 03:15–03:30 |
| Sat. Oct. 31 | Sprint (10 laps) | 15:00 | 07:00 |
| Sun. Nov. 1 | Warm-up | 10:40–10:50 | 02:40–02:50 |
| Sun. Nov. 1 | Moto3 race (15 laps) | 11:00 | 03:00 |
| Sun. Nov. 1 | Moto2 race (17 laps) | 13:15 | 05:15 |
| Sun. Nov. 1 | MotoGP Grand Prix (20 laps) | 15:00 | 07:00 |
These are the MotoGP-class sessions and the two support-class races from MotoGP's schedule feed, as published on Oct. 15. Promoters can change times, so check MotoGP's own schedule on race morning.
MotoGP Malaysia tickets and free Friday
| Ticket at Sepang | Price | Status on Oct. 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, Oct. 30, all seat zones | Free entry | free |
| K2 Hillstand (MyKad holders only) | RM49.90 | on sale |
| F Grandstand (Turns 7 and 8) | RM143.75 | on sale |
| K1 Grandstand | RM206.25 | on sale |
| Marc Marquez Tribune at K1 | RM256.25 | limited |
| Main Grandstand | RM345.00 | on sale |
| Premier Roving | RM510.00 | limited |
| Hakim Danish Tribune | RM425.00 | sold out |
| Premier Seat | RM640.00 | sold out |
Prices and status are from the circuit's event page as we read it on Oct. 15, and the tickets are sold through the official MotoGP ticket store. The page carries a note that some of its information dates from June 2025, so check the live store for fees and what is left. The circuit says last year's race drew a record 190,977 fans, the biggest crowd in the history of the Malaysian GP.
Where to watch MotoGP Malaysia on TV
| Where | How to watch |
|---|---|
| Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines | SPOTV and SPOTV NOW |
| Indonesia | Trans7 on TV; SPOTV and SPOTV NOW |
| Anywhere | MotoGP VideoPass, the championship's own subscription service, which MotoGP says shows every session live |
The channels come from MotoGP's official broadcasters page, which lists SPOTV for Southeast Asia. It names the broadcaster in each country but not which sessions each one shows, so check your provider's guide.
The circuit and last year's race
The Sepang lap is 5.543 km (3.44 miles) with five left and ten right corners, and its longest straight is 920 metres, according to MotoGP's circuit data in the schedule feed. The circuit was built in 1998 and designed by Tilke. Last year's race, on Oct. 26, 2025, was won by Álex Márquez (Ducati) from Pedro Acosta (KTM) and Joan Mir (Honda), with Francesco Bagnaia on pole in 1:57.001, Wikipedia's race report shows.
After Malaysia, the season ends with Qatar (Nov. 6–8), Portugal (Nov. 20–22) and Valencia (Nov. 27–29), MotoGP's calendar shows.
Schedule and broadcasters are as published by MotoGP on Oct. 15, 2026, and ticket details are from the Sepang circuit's website on the same date. Check MotoGP's official schedule before each session.
