The inaugural Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup is coming in 2026. As the countdown continues, Harley-Davidson and MotoGP™ can announce some exciting new milestones for the inaugural season of the competition: a new team, the weekend format, and exclusive ticket packages for all six rounds of the 2026 championship.
PROVISIONAL GRID CONTINUES TO GROW: new team added
Harley-Davidson has confirmed an agreement with Niti Racing (Indonesia), who join previously announced teams Saddlemen Race Development (USA), Cecchini Racing Garage (Italy), and Joe Rascal Racing (Australia) on the provisional entry list.
Niti Racing enters the Bagger World Cup as Indonesia’s first team on the MotoGP™ stage, introducing a bold new identity to global motorsport. Built on a strong foundation of national racing development and professional team operations, Niti Racing represents Indonesia’s ambition to compete, grow, and lead on the international stage. Blending Indonesian/national heritage with modern racing excellence, Niti Racing brings fresh energy, global vision, and long-term commitment to the future of world motorcycle racing.
In a further boost for the inaugural season, Joe Rascal Racing has received approval to expand its entry from two to three riders, further strengthening the overall grid for the debut season.
“With the addition of Niti Racing, and the approval of a third rider for Joe Rascal Racing, the provisional entry list now stands at four teams and nine riders,” said Jeffrey Schuessler, Global Director of Racing Programs at Harley-Davidson. “This gives us a strong and competitive foundation for year one, and with ongoing discussions involving additional teams, we’re encouraged by the level of global interest as we continue to build the series in a structured and sustainable way.”
A provisional rider line-up will be announced in the coming weeks.
PROVISIONAL WEEKEND FORMAT: Saturday-Sunday schedule revealed for most rounds
The next exciting reveal is the schedule, with the majority of the season set to follow a Saturday-Sunday race format. The Italian Grand Prix at Mugello is the exception.
At the United States, Netherlands, Great Britain, Aragón, and Austria Grand Prix, the weekend will follow a three-day format:
- Friday: Free Practice 1 (FP1) and Free Practice 2 (FP2)
- Saturday: Qualifying sessions around midday, followed by Race 1 in the afternoon, scheduled immediately after the MotoGP™ Tissot Sprint
- Sunday: Race 2, held either in the morning or afternoon depending on the event
At the Italian Grand Prix at Mugello, a modified format will apply:
- Friday: FP1, FP2, and Qualifying
- Saturday: Bagger World Cup Race 1 and Race 2
EXCLUSIVE TICKET PACKAGES: sales now open
For fans counting down the days, dedicated Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup ticket packages are now available for all six events on the inaugural calendar, offering fans exclusive access and premium experiences throughout.
Each ticket package includes:
Access to a Harley-Davidson branded grandstand
Dedicated motorcycle parking
Helmet and jacket storage (subject to availability)
Exclusive Harley-Davidson Fan Pack
Access to the paddock and team garages
Access to the MotoGP™ and all new Harley-Davidson Fan Zone
Pricing and availability can be found on each respective Grand Prix event page:
United States – Circuit of the Americas (Austin): March 27–29
Italy – Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello: May 29–31
Netherlands – TT Circuit Assen: June 26–28
Great Britain – Silverstone Circuit: August 7–9
Aragón (Spain) – MotorLand Aragón: August 28–30
Austria – Red Bull Ring: September 18–20 (Championship Round)
Ticket packages are limited, and fans are encouraged to secure their place early!
ABOUT THE HARLEY-DAVIDSON BAGGER WORLD CUP
The Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup will be the world’s first global racing series dedicated exclusively to high-performance Harley-Davidson bagger motorcycles, competing as a premier support championship on select MotoGP™ weekends across North America and Europe.
Bagger World Cup race bikes are built on Harley-Davidson’s Grand American Touring platform, transformed by Harley-Davidson Factory Racing into purpose-built competition machines.
Each motorcycle features:
- A race-prepared Harley-Davidson Road Glide motorcycles featuring a Milwaukee-Eight V-Twin 131R race modified motor
- Purpose-built chassis, suspension, braking, and electronics packages
- Extensive weight reduction and aerodynamic development
- Performance levels exceeding 200 horsepower, with top speeds up to 300 km/h (186 mph)
- The result is a visually striking and technically sophisticated race bike that delivers a unique blend of American - V-twin character, global-level performance, and unmistakable on-track presence, unlike anything currently competing on the MotoGP™ calendar.