The MotoGP Dutch TT returns to TT Circuit Assen on Sunday 28 June 2026, with the full race weekend running from Friday 26 to Sunday 28 June. Known as “The Cathedral of Speed”, Assen is the oldest and most revered venue on the MotoGP calendar, having hosted a Grand Prix every single year since the world championship began in 1949. Marc Marquez arrives as the defending race winner after a thrilling victory in 2025.
What is the MotoGP Dutch TT?
The Dutch TT is the Netherlands round of the MotoGP World Championship, the premier class of motorcycle road racing. It forms part of a race weekend that also includes Moto2 and Moto3 support races. The event has been a fixture of the Grand Prix calendar since the very first world championship season in 1949, making it the longest-running motorcycle Grand Prix in history. It is also one of the most popular, drawing crowds of over 100,000 across the weekend, and in 2025 it was voted the Best Grand Prix of the season by fans and the MotoGP community.
When is the MotoGP Dutch TT?
The 2026 Dutch TT takes place over three days from Friday 26 June to Sunday 28 June. Friday features free practice and early qualifying sessions, Saturday hosts MotoGP qualifying and the Sprint Race at 15:00 CEST, and Sunday is race day. The MotoGP main race is scheduled for 14:00 CEST (2:00 PM local time) on Sunday 28 June. The Moto3 race begins at 11:00 and the Moto2 race at 12:15 on Sunday. All times are Central European Summer Time (CEST/UTC+2).
Where is the MotoGP Dutch TT?
The race is held at TT Circuit Assen in Assen, Drenthe, Netherlands. The current circuit is 4.55 kilometres long, 14 metres wide, and features 18 corners (6 left, 12 right) with a longest straight of 487 metres. The track has a capacity of approximately 110,000 spectators, including 60,000 seated. Originally laid out on public roads in 1925, the circuit was converted to a permanent enclosed facility in 1992 and has been extensively modernised since. Its fast, flowing layout with rapid direction changes is considered one of the finest tests of rider skill in world motorcycle racing.
Key Contenders
Marc Marquez is the defending Dutch TT winner after claiming a dominant victory at Assen in 2025, his third consecutive Grand Prix win at the time. Marquez’s record at the circuit is formidable, and his 2025 triumph moved him level with Giacomo Agostini on 68 premier-class victories all time. Francesco Bagnaia, the two-time MotoGP World Champion, finished third at Assen in 2025 and will be determined to improve. Marco Bezzecchi, who took second in 2025, and Pedro Acosta, the young KTM star who finished fourth, are also strong contenders at a track that rewards precision and bravery.
How to Watch
In the United Kingdom, MotoGP is broadcast live on TNT Sports, with streaming available through HBO Max (which replaced discovery+ for TNT Sports content from March 2026). A TNT Sports subscription costs £30.99 per month. In the United States, Fox Sports holds the broadcast rights, with coverage across Fox Sports 1 and Fox Sports 2, and all races available on the Fox Sports app. Globally, MotoGP’s own VideoPass service offers live and on-demand coverage of every session for €199.99 per year. Fans in Australia can watch on Fox Sports and Kayo, while in Spain the races air on DAZN.
History and Records
The Dutch TT was first held on 11 July 1925 on a 28.4-kilometre triangular street circuit near the towns of Borger, Schoonloo, and Grolloo. It joined the inaugural FIM Grand Prix World Championship in 1949 and has been held every year since, with the sole exception of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. That makes Assen the only circuit to have hosted a motorcycle Grand Prix in every season of the championship’s existence. The most successful rider in Dutch TT history is Angel Nieto with 15 victories across the smaller classes, while Honda leads all manufacturers with 67 wins. Valentino Rossi holds the record for premier-class victories at Assen with eight MotoGP wins. The race was traditionally held on the last Saturday of June before switching to Sunday from 2016 onwards. The event is contracted to remain at Assen until at least 2031.
Tickets and Attendance
Tickets for the 2026 Dutch TT are available through the official MotoGP ticketing platform and via assenmotogp.com. General admission provides access to open grass areas around the circuit and is the most affordable option. Grandstand tickets offer reserved seating with clear sightlines of key corners and the main straight. VIP and hospitality packages, including the MotoGP VIP Village with pit lane walks and paddock access, are also available. The Dutch TT regularly attracts capacity crowds, so early booking is recommended. Tickets are delivered via print-at-home.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the MotoGP Dutch TT start?
The race weekend begins on Friday 26 June 2026, with the main MotoGP race at 14:00 CEST on Sunday 28 June.
Where is the Dutch TT held?
TT Circuit Assen in Assen, Drenthe, Netherlands.
How can I watch the Dutch TT?
TNT Sports in the UK, Fox Sports in the US, or MotoGP VideoPass worldwide.
Who won the Dutch TT last year?
Marc Marquez won the 2025 Dutch TT, finishing ahead of Marco Bezzecchi and Francesco Bagnaia.