GP line-up and venues for 2026

[racers and royals]

Prague tickets now on sale through

ticketportal.cz

[DutchGrasstrack]

SGP qualifiers:

25/5 Abensberg
30/5 Zarnovica
30/5 Glasgow

SGP challenge:

25/7 Terenzano

[TheReturn]

It's weeks later and I am still shaking my head in bewilderment that Woffinden got a wildcard.  This will never be right, and I am not a Tai hater, I just think it makes a mockery of the sport, he'd been well off his best for some time and before the serious injury. 

[PersonalResponsibility]

1 hour ago, DutchGrasstrack said:

SGP qualifiers:

25/5 Abensberg
30/5 Zarnovica
30/5 Glasgow

SGP challenge:

25/7 Terenzano

Interesting they've gone back to the GP Challenge in mid-season, good move I think. Anyone been to Terenzano? Wouldn't mind combining it with a holiday around the area. Is it easy to get to?

[racers and royals]

1 hour ago, PersonalResponsibility said:

Interesting they've gone back to the GP Challenge in mid-season, good move I think. Anyone been to Terenzano? Wouldn't mind combining it with a holiday around the area. Is it easy to get to?

Not been there but it’s near Udine. There are a variety of nearby airports including Trieste, Pisa, Parma and Florence.

[THE DEAN MACHINE]

15 hours ago, racers and royals said:

Prague tickets now on sale through

ticketportal.cz

So what’s happened to the ticket company they were supposed to be using from this year ? 

[Neila]

On 11/21/2025 at 1:05 PM, TheReturn said:

It's weeks later and I am still shaking my head in bewilderment that Woffinden got a wildcard.  This will never be right, and I am not a Tai hater, I just think it makes a mockery of the sport, he'd been well off his best for some time and before the serious injury. 

Said it at the time he was announced, think it's all to do with how many followers he has got on various social media platforms, link to monster energy and his appeal now to younger people through his DJ activities, the people who run the GP are hoping these people will buy a ticket to see him riding speedway 

[Fullmax]

On 11/21/2025 at 8:07 AM, racers and royals said:

Prague tickets now on sale through

ticketportal.cz

A Bank Holiday weekend in the UK. Flights far more expensive than they normally are so we decided to give it a miss this year. Disappointed as its one of our favourite trips of the year.

[screm]

2 hours ago, Fullmax said:

A Bank Holiday weekend in the UK. Flights far more expensive than they normally are so we decided to give it a miss this year. Disappointed as its one of our favourite trips of the year.

Very much with you there, Prague is a favourite SGP of mine, but Easyjet are currently quoting £306.98 to fly out fly out of Edinburgh Friday and back Monday. Unless that changes, which is unlikely, I will be giving Prague a miss in 2026.

[Mumsie]

Will the GPs be shown live on TV in 2026 ?

[Fullmax]

3 hours ago, screm said:

Very much with you there, Prague is a favourite SGP of mine, but Easyjet are currently quoting £306.98 to fly out fly out of Edinburgh Friday and back Monday. Unless that changes, which is unlikely, I will be giving Prague a miss in 2026.

Possibly the best "weekend"of the  GP series. Far from the best Speedway event, but for a weekend break Prague is spot on 👌.

Wroclaw booked for us in June at a great price including flights and accommodation .

[ShanoXtra]

Statement from the city of Gorzow as to rising costs and unfair system where smaller speedway cities such as Prague / Riga etc are demanded much less of a payment to SGP than “larger” speedway cities. Gorzow decided to relinquish their GP this year to get finances in order…

“Councilors pointed out that Praga paid less to host the Grand Prix than Gorzów. They believed this demonstrated that the rules imposed on cities were not equal. "If Praga pays less than Gorzów, something is wrong. This demonstrates the absurdity of the entire system," the councilors said.

In 2024 and 2025, the city donated PLN 2.5 million each to organize the Grand Prix at the Edward Jancarz Stadium, and in recent years, a total of nearly PLN 10 million has been spent on the Grand Prix.

This difference in costs, they argued, demonstrated that the conditions imposed on cities were not transparent, and that smaller cities could be treated as "budget donors."

Councillors admitted, however, that the absence of the Grand Prix in 2026 could be a financial relief for the city. Perhaps this is the time to clean up and resume talks, but under normal conditions. They pointed out that the Grand Prix was becoming increasingly expensive, and new promoters might demand even more.

Councilors said that Gorzów should not abandon major events. They pointed out specific directions. The councilor mentioned the Edward Jancarz Memorial, which for years was the most important tournament before the league's launch. Piotr Paluch emphasized that the city could return to speedway events, but must do so in a way that doesn't burden the budget. "Normal rules first. Only then should discussions about a return," concluded Councilor Piotr Paluch.

[mikebv]

1 hour ago, ShanoXtra said:

Statement from the city of Gorzow as to rising costs and unfair system where smaller speedway cities such as Prague / Riga etc are demanded much less of a payment to SGP than “larger” speedway cities. Gorzow decided to relinquish their GP this year to get finances in order…

“Councilors pointed out that Praga paid less to host the Grand Prix than Gorzów. They believed this demonstrated that the rules imposed on cities were not equal. "If Praga pays less than Gorzów, something is wrong. This demonstrates the absurdity of the entire system," the councilors said.

In 2024 and 2025, the city donated PLN 2.5 million each to organize the Grand Prix at the Edward Jancarz Stadium, and in recent years, a total of nearly PLN 10 million has been spent on the Grand Prix.

This difference in costs, they argued, demonstrated that the conditions imposed on cities were not transparent, and that smaller cities could be treated as "budget donors."

Councillors admitted, however, that the absence of the Grand Prix in 2026 could be a financial relief for the city. Perhaps this is the time to clean up and resume talks, but under normal conditions. They pointed out that the Grand Prix was becoming increasingly expensive, and new promoters might demand even more.

Councilors said that Gorzów should not abandon major events. They pointed out specific directions. The councilor mentioned the Edward Jancarz Memorial, which for years was the most important tournament before the league's launch. Piotr Paluch emphasized that the city could return to speedway events, but must do so in a way that doesn't burden the budget. "Normal rules first. Only then should discussions about a return," concluded Councilor Piotr Paluch.

Not sure Gorzow's issue...

There always has been different payments to run a GP event..

The bigger venues always had more to pay due to the obvious fact that they had more seats to make, (if they could sell these seats), more money for themselves..

More restricted venues therefore pay less to host the event...

The NSS, it has been said, needs two nights to make it viable, presuming therefore, that they pay more to host it, than the income possible from just one GP... 

Some venues, eg Cardiff, were ran by the GP owners themselves given 40,000 paying circa £35 to £40 on average, made them plenty of profit ..

Hence they bailed out when 20,000 and less became the numbers..

[gjcone44]

4 hours ago, ShanoXtra said:

Statement from the city of Gorzow as to rising costs and unfair system where smaller speedway cities such as Prague / Riga etc are demanded much less of a payment to SGP than “larger” speedway cities. Gorzow decided to relinquish their GP this year to get finances in order…

“Councilors pointed out that Praga paid less to host the Grand Prix than Gorzów. They believed this demonstrated that the rules imposed on cities were not equal. "If Praga pays less than Gorzów, something is wrong. This demonstrates the absurdity of the entire system," the councilors said.

In 2024 and 2025, the city donated PLN 2.5 million each to organize the Grand Prix at the Edward Jancarz Stadium, and in recent years, a total of nearly PLN 10 million has been spent on the Grand Prix.

This difference in costs, they argued, demonstrated that the conditions imposed on cities were not transparent, and that smaller cities could be treated as "budget donors."

Councillors admitted, however, that the absence of the Grand Prix in 2026 could be a financial relief for the city. Perhaps this is the time to clean up and resume talks, but under normal conditions. They pointed out that the Grand Prix was becoming increasingly expensive, and new promoters might demand even more.

Councilors said that Gorzów should not abandon major events. They pointed out specific directions. The councilor mentioned the Edward Jancarz Memorial, which for years was the most important tournament before the league's launch. Piotr Paluch emphasized that the city could return to speedway events, but must do so in a way that doesn't burden the budget. "Normal rules first. Only then should discussions about a return," concluded Councilor Piotr Paluch.

but then again you stated that jack holder is now one of the highest paid riders in extraleagua, !

[ShanoXtra]

1 hour ago, gjcone44 said:

but then again you stated that jack holder is now one of the highest paid riders in extraleagua, !

Yeah what’s that got to do with SGP 😂 they take into account the club riders vs TV deal and ticket sales for the league, SGP wasn’t profitable for them. I know it’s hard for anyone from British speedway to get a grip of not going under due to finances 😂 and yes… stal almost did! Haha

[gjcone44]

13 minutes ago, ShanoXtra said:

and yes… stal almost did! Haha

that was my point.

[racers and royals]

10 hours ago, Mumsie said:

Will the GPs be shown live on TV in 2026 ?

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